Aviation Planner

Responsibilities

• Develop airport master plans, facility planning and programming, manage capital improvement program, and revise airport layout plans and environmental documents to support airport system development.
• Participate in preparation of Statements of Qualifications (SOQs), participate in interviews and build the planning practice.
• Plan and direct the work of subconsultants; establish project schedules; assist with cost estimates; and submit progress and summary reports.
• Review and evaluate the work performed by planners; and monitor adherence to program requirements and the Airport Master Plan.
• Plan, supervise, coordinate, and review the work of a small unit engaged in professional airport and related facility planning and analysis; evaluate comprehensive studies for orderly airport development, construction, and environment enhancement.
• Respond to telephone and written inquiries from airport tenants, local, state and federal agencies, private and public officials, and community interest representatives on airport planning and design issues, activities, projects, studies, and related matters.
• Supervise or personally perform the management of all facility spatial data including: as-built project drawings, airport layout plans, signage and marking plans, utility data, and planning studies.
• Assist with project review of NEPA related documents reviewing potential environmental affects and ensuring sufficient information and analyses have been submitted.
• Analyze airport sites and facilities on planning for future needs and how to accommodate future airport growth.
• Develop airport documents using expert knowledge of airport design and construction, including associated federal regulations of FAA policy related to airport planning capacity issues, airport grant compliance, environmental activities and wildlife hazard management at airports.
• Conduct studies relating to airport access, runways, terminal design, surrounding land uses and environmental factors.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations on airport planning issues.
• Prepare planning exhibits, analyzing airspace surfaces and obstructions for impacts, and airport layout plans using AutoCAD, GIS, and other programs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with existing and future clients.
• Collaborate with business development team to support project capture planning activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in aviation management or a similar program.
• 4+ years of experience with airport planning projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with NEPA regulations and guidelines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Project Management experience.
• Demonstrated business and client development experience.
• Deltek Vision Project Management Software experience is a plus.

• Competitive premiums for medical, dental, and vision.
• Paid time off and flexible holiday program.
• Company‑paid disability (includes paid maternity leave) and life insurance.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with employer contribution.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical expenses and/or dependent care.
• Paid family leave.
• Retirement plan with employer match.
• Flexible work schedules (hybrid or remote, when possible).
• Wellness program for physical and mental health.
• Lochner Cares non‑profit 501(c)(3).
• Education and training assistance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee discounts.
• Paid time off for charitable acts of service.

Lochner is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Lochner provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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