Senior Airport Planner

JR United Kingdom; York; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting organization seeks a Senior Specialist in aircraft ground movements, focusing on developing micro-simulation models to enhance airport operations. Candidates should possess extensive experience in airport simulation, with a proven ability to analyse and improve airside planning. This role contributes to delivering innovative solutions for complex challenges in the aviation sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in transport or airport simulation.
• Proficient in aircraft simulation software.
• Strong understanding of ground operations and airport design.

Responsibilities

• Develop micro-simulation models for aircraft ground movements.
• Analyse operational efficiency and assess layout changes.
• Coordinate with airside planning and design teams.

Skills

Aircraft operations

Airport simulation

Communication

Tools

AirTop

CAST

Job description

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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