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Senior Airport Planner

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Preston

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GBP 60,000 - 85,000

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Job summary

A leading international consulting firm is seeking a Senior Airport Planner to develop micro-simulation models for airport ground movements. This critical role requires in-depth expertise in airport operations and simulation software, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and support planning. Candidates should have at least 10 years of relevant experience and a strong understanding of aircraft and airports.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years experience in transport or airport simulation focusing on ground movements.
  • Proficient in simulation software like AirTop or CAST.
  • Strong understanding of aircraft operations and airport layout.

Responsibilities

  • Develop micro-simulation models for aircraft operations.
  • Analyze ground movement efficiency and delays.
  • Interpret and integrate flight schedules into models.

Skills

Aircraft operations
Ground movement simulation
Data analysis
Effective communication

Tools

AirTop
CAST

Job description

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Client:

Dar

Location:

preston, lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Company Overview:

Dar, the founding member of the Sidara group, is an international multidisciplinary consulting organization specializing in engineering, architecture, planning, environment, project management, facilities management, and economics. Sidara operates in 60 countries with 20,500 professionals, Dar connects people, places, and communities through innovative solutions to the world's most complex challenges. We deliver projects from inception through completion, embracing challenges to empower communities worldwide. Learn more at www.dar.com.

Dar is seeking a senior specialist with experience in simulating aircraft ground movements within airport environments. The role focuses on developing aircraft micro-simulation models to support airside planning, improve operational efficiency, and assess layout and procedural changes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop micro-simulation models for aircraft taxiing, pushback, towing, and stand operations
  • Analyse ground movement flows, delays, stand occupancy, and runway usage
  • Assess layout efficiency, conflict points, and turnaround operations
  • Interpret and analyse flight schedules to model realistic aircraft movements
  • Coordinate with airside planners, layout designers, and operational teams
  • Deliver technical outputs, visualizations, and scenario assessments

Requirements:

  • Minimum 10 years of experience in transport or airport simulation with a focus on aircraft ground movements
  • Proficient in tools such as AirTop, CAST, or similar aircraft simulation software
  • Strong understanding of aircraft operations, stand allocation, and apron procedures
  • Ability to work with flight schedules, stands, and gate assignment logic
  • Experience in runways assignment and runway capacity
  • Skilled in interpreting airport layout drawings and integrating them into simulation models
  • Effective communication and reporting abilities
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