UAS Aviation Planner

Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Intermodal Division-Aviation Programs. This position will report directly to and serve as an assistant to the Aviation Planning Manager in administering all planning elements associated with the State’s Air Transportation System. Our client is seeking a self-starting aviation planner who is customer-oriented, able to work under minimum supervision, and driven to complete airport system planning functions at a state level.

The selected candidate will assist in reviews, assessments, planning, analyzing, and maintaining a Statewide Aviation System Plan. The planner would participate in studies related to statewide airport/aviation needs to include system planning, airport master planning, airport layout plans, air service, pavement, and economic impact studies. In addition, the planner will develop relationships with airport sponsors, consultants, state, and federal agencies.

Further responsibilities include assisting in airport state licensing programs, planning contracts, airspace safety evaluation, creation of airport directory and aeronautical charts, revenue use policy monitoring, enforcing state and federal airport compliance, and other duties as assigned. The planner will hold a Part 107 certificate for remote pilot UAS operations. If not in current possession of certificate, candidate must successfully obtain within 6 months of employment.

The planner will assist the Intermodal Division and other GDOT divisions with UAS operations. The ideal candidate for this position is an enthusiastic planning consulting professional with the desire to foster technical excellence and can provide day-to-day project support. This candidate will be an essential part of our growth strategy and must be willing to perform work both in the office as well as in the client’s office in Columbus, GA.

The position further requires approximately 25% travel with some overnight stays. Successful candidates will be required to submit to and pass a drug test and criminal background check. Basic knowledge of FAA planning and compliance guidance and requirements is highly desired.