Aviation Planning Consultant: Insights & Masterplanning

WSP USA; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking an Airport Planning Consultant to contribute to concept-level planning and design-focused project support across major aviation projects in the Middle East.

You will support development of future airport designs by delivering high‑quality planning solutions that improve efficiency, passenger experience and sustainability. 3–5 years of experience and strong Excel/AutoCAD/GIS skills are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Aviation Planning or related discipline with 3–5 years of airport planning experience.
• Experience in capacity assessment, forecasting, and masterplanning.
• Strong Excel and familiarity with AutoCAD/GIS for planning outputs.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of project workstreams with focus on Concept of Operations for DWC Phase2.
• Analyze airport operations with traffic profiles, flight schedules, and KPIs.
• Contribute to capacity and LoS assessments for terminals and facilities.
• Develop multi-scenario demand forecasts for passengers, aircraft, and cargo.
• Build and run simulation models (CAST, AirTOP, AviPlan) and translate outputs into insights.
• Document data inputs, modelling assumptions and analysis workflows.
• Support airport masterplanning and long‑term strategic studies.

Skills

Excel

Analytical modelling

Scenario development

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Presentation to clients

Education

Aviation Planning

Transport/Civil/Industrial Engineering

Architecture

Aviation Management

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

AviPLAN

CAST

BIM

Revit

Job description

WSP USA is seeking an Airport Planning Consultant to contribute to concept-level planning and design-focused project support across major aviation projects in the Middle East.

You will support development of future airport designs by delivering high‑quality planning solutions that improve efficiency, passenger experience and sustainability. 3–5 years of experience and strong Excel/AutoCAD/GIS skills are required.