Aeronautic Specialist ; Aviation Land Use & Compliance Advisor

This position functions as the Airport Zoning and Approach Protection Specialist responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of Airport Approach Plans (AAPs), the State Plan for Airport Approach Protection Areas, and the administration of airport zoning regulations under the Airport Zoning Act for the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). This position also serves as a liaison to provisionally licensed airports, assisting them in achieving full compliance with state licensing criteria by addressing airspace obstructions and other licensing issues.

This position ensures that local and airport-specific zoning ordinances align with state and federal standards to protect public safety, preserve airport operations, and maintain the integrity of Michigan’s aviation system. This position is essential to preserving Michigan’s aviation infrastructure and ensuring equitable access to the national air transportation system across all regions of the state.

The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Aeronautic Specialist 13 position.

For additional information, please see the links below:

• Aeronautic Specialist 13 Position Description
• All about MDOT

Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

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Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Four years of professional experience as an Aviation Analyst, or experience as an Aircraft Pilot, air traffic controller, certified flight instructor, airport manager, aviation consultant, or equivalent experience in aviation safety, training, education, inspection, or airport planning.

Five years of full-time experience as an Aircraft Pilot, air traffic controller, certified flight instructor, airport manager, aviation consultant, or equivalent experience in aviation safety, training, education, inspection, or airport planning may be substituted for the education requirement.

MDOT does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment. Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test, physical, criminal background, and driving records indicate eligibility for employment.

The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process including, but not limited to, responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises.