Aviation Planner - Entry Level

ESA has an opportunity for an Entry Level Aviation Planner to support a growing portfolio of aviation planning and environmental projects with 0-3 years of experience. Preference given to candidates with 1+ years of experience. Open to remote candidates, preference will be given to candidates who can work a hybrid office schedule from one of ESA’s Florida offices
. Please note, a writing sample may be requested as a stage in the interview process.

You are an airport planner with experience in the aviation industry with the following core competencies:

• Technical expertise: Working knowledge of airport design, airspace, land use, and environmental regulations, processes, and principles. Demonstrates curiosity and a commitment to continual learning to strengthen technical expertise and broaden understanding of aviation planning practices.
• Communications
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  Strong writing skills, effective verbal communication, and attentive listening skills. Able to support the preparation of clear and well-supported planning documents, technical reports, and other project-related deliverables. Proactive, responsive, and willing to seek guidance when needed. Comfortable with all communications platforms and a “camera on” meeting environment.
• Leadership
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  Able to contribute constructively to project teams, follow through on assignments, and incorporate feedback to improve work products and core competencies. Takes initiative to grow technical, client service, project management, and marketing skills, while supporting senior staff and project managers.
• Project Delivery/Financial Management: Able to complete assigned tasks efficiently and complete work on time and within established budgets. Supports team members with coordination, documentation, schedule tracking, and other project needs. Self-motivated and able to balance multiple assignments while prioritizing based on project deadlines and team needs.
• Client Engagement: Comfortable interacting with clients, subconsultants, and team members in a professional and collaborative manner. Supports strong client relationships through responsiveness, preparation, follow-through, and clear communication.
• Innovation: Interest in working with emerging aviation technologies and bringing creative project solutions to clients. Demonstrates curiosity and adaptability in leveraging new technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) tools, to improve efficiency, streamline routine tasks, and enhance the quality of work products. Understands the importance of human judgment, quality assurance, data privacy, and professional ethics when using AI-assisted tools.

You also bring the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with major course work in aviation planning, aviation management, or related field.
• Proficient in the use of relevant software applications, which at a minimum include Microsoft Office.
• Experience in AutoCAD & ESRI ArcGIS (preferred)
• Familiarity and interest in the aviation industry or a desire to learn and grow in the aviation industry.
• Academic knowledge of analytical techniques and related tools including statistical, spreadsheet, database, simulation, and spatial/graphical analysis applications.
• Academic or working knowledge of federal regulations, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Advisory Circulars, and FAA Orders that apply to airport planning.
• Knowledge of effective writing techniques, ability to prepare written documents as directed.
• Able to verbally communicate basic planning information, including rules, policies and procedures to individuals and small groups.
• Able to pass a 10-year background check for project-based assignments.
• Able to travel periodically to project sites and to attend corporate and industry meetings.

• Support our aviation team’s mission to deliver exceptional solutions that help our aviation partners succeed, elevate our profession, and expand recognition of ESA as the trusted leader in aviation planning and environmental consulting. This role includes working on various aviation projects in partnership with a team of planners and environmentalists to assist on a variety of assignments which may include…