Aviation Planner

What We're Looking For:

Barge Design Solutions is seeking a motivated and forward-thinking Aviation Planner to support our growing aviation practice, reporting to our Nashville office. In this role, you will play a key part in shaping airport and aviation system planning efforts across the region, partnering with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in aviation planning, airport master planning, and FAA coordination, along with a passion for enhancing transportation infrastructure.

You will contribute to a variety of projects including airport layout plans (ALPs), master plans, environmental documentation, and strategic planning initiatives.

Responsibilities Performs
    airport planning activities as part of a larger planning team Works
    collaboratively with engineering teams to support design projectsParticipates
    in the production of high-quality exhibits and documents to communicate
    the results of the planning study elementsLeads
    planning projects and working closely with our clients; ability to operate
    with autonomy and ownership over assigned work Contributes
    significantly to the overall success of Barge Design Solutions, Barge’s
    Aviation team and the team’s projects

Collects,
    analyses and disseminates data to support airport planning projectsSupports
    environmental permitting requirements and site selection studies in
    accordance with FAA Advisory Circulars and Orders Performs
    obstruction analysis, land use studies, and facility requirements analysis
    to support airfield planningConducts
    site visits and field inspections

Attend client and stakeholder meetings,
   documenting decisions Education & Experience

Qualifications:

Bachelor's
    degree in aviation management, aeronautical science, planning,
    engineering, or a related fieldEntry
    level - 4 years of experience in aviation planning, or similar experiencePossesses
    a genuine interest in the aviation industry and eagerness to grow within
    the field preferredPossesses
    strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skillsInteracts
    with employees, other consultants, clients, and others with respect and
    professionalismAbility
    to work in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Ability
    to work in a collaborative, team environment and is responsive to
    deadlines Demonstrates
    an understanding of airport planning issues/solutions and ability to
    undertake technical assignmentsKnowledge
    of FARs, FAA Advisory Circulars, and FAA orders that apply to airport
    planning is preferred2
    years of experience in a consulting firm environment preferred Ability
    to work in AutoCAD and GIS software preferredPursuing
    certifications (AICP, AAAE CM, PMP), as appropriate

Why join us? Barge Design Solutions,
   Inc.,
   is an engineering and architecture firm with diverse in-house multidisciplinary
   practice areas. The employee-owned company is more than 650+ people strong and
   serves clients nationwide from multiple U.S. locations. Barge is ranked on Engineering News-Record (ENR)’s Top 500 Design Firms and Architectural Record’s Top 300 Architecture Firms and is a certified Great
   Place To Work. Our primary purpose for being in business is ultimately to create a better life by unleashing the potential of our people, clients and communities. This purpose is supported by our company’s core values because at the end of the day, Barge CARES:

Collaborate – Help and expect help. Teamwork is essential in what we do.

Authentic – Honesty, integrity and trust are at the heart of everything we do. We are who we say we are.

Responsible – We are accountable for our…