Aviation Consultant

Overview

Aviation Liaison to contribute to the development of a comprehensive Communication and Outreach Plan for MCAGCC airspace establishment, including strategy development, stakeholder engagement, and clear messaging.

• Contribute to the development of Communication and Outreach Plans, including communication strategy in consultation with the MCACCC Airspace Working Group (AWG).
• Develop targeted engagement plans for specific stakeholder groups (e.g., local legislators, regulators, airports, interest groups, the public).
• Define key messages and communication channels for each stakeholder group.

• Public Outreach Materials Development — contribute technical content for briefings and informational materials tailored to specific airspace audiences; support development of a range of public outreach materials to enhance understanding of the MCAGCC airspace; materials may include, with the Public Outreach Specialist, items such as fact sheets, information sheets, and other informational products.

• Project Update Notices — ensure all technical content in materials is accurate, clear, and accessible to a diverse audience; coordinate with AWG to circulate products for approval.
• Public Briefings And Presentations — deliver public briefings and presentations to inform stakeholder groups about MCAGCC airspace establishment and relevant land uses beneath the airspace; participate in IPT/AWG meetings; present to off-base stakeholder groups and tailor briefings to group interests and concerns.

• Internal Staff Training And Reporting — provide internal training and support to MCAGCC staff on the newly established Special Use Airspace, its purpose, status, and way forward; develop and deliver training materials; prepare internal status reports and presentations for leadership.

Prepare internal status reports, briefings, slides, and presentations to assist in communicating Special Use Airspace updates to MCAGCC leadership.

• Experience with airspace management and FAA regulations.
• Strong communication and outreach skills.
• Experience working with government agencies and stakeholder groups.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills.
• Must meet Security Requirements (e.g., background checks, security clearances, data protection).
• Experience with airspace analysis and airspace permitting for military projects or projects for other federal government entities.
• Oversight of preparation of airspace permit applications with various federal and state agencies; project and team management, including contracts, deliverables, schedules, and budgets.

• Part-time position reporting to Stantec’s Solana Beach, CA office.
• 20 dedicated hours per week for one year, with a regular schedule desired.
• Possibility to increase to full-time and/or extend beyond one year depending on program success and funding.
• Travel for in-person meetings for approximately one week per month; a combination of remote/virtual work otherwise.

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Good organizational skills, multi-tasking capabilities, and attention to detail.
• 6–15 years of related work experience, with demonstrated task lead experience.
• Experience with Special Use Airspace.
• Strong technical writing, analytical, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and shift priorities; manage time effectively and meet deadlines.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities and duties and may be changed at any time with or without notice.