AGM - Aviation Planning -

GMR Group; Delhi; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

GMR Group in India is seeking an Aviation Planner to independently manage airport master planning and infrastructure planning assignments. This individual contributor role owns deliverables end-to-end, ensuring compliance with ICAO/IATA/DGCA standards and alignment with project objectives.

Responsibilities include coordinating with internal teams and external authorities, preparing feasibility studies, and guiding multiple concurrent assignments while mentoring junior staff in the Master

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Architecture / Urban Planning / Aviation Management.
• CAD Design Courses.
• 8-12 years of experience in airport planning / aviation projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare airport master plans, feasibility studies, and planning deliverables.
• Coordinate with internal teams (projects, engineering, architecture design, connectivity) and external stakeholders.
• End-to-end ownership of master planning deliverables with ICAO/IATA/DGCA standards.

Skills

Aerodrome Licensing

AIS Practitioner

Safety Management

Planning & Decision Making

Analytical Thinking

Teamwork

Stakeholder Focus

Execution & Results

Networking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Architecture / Urban Planning / Aviation Management

CAD Design Courses

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

Aviation Planner will independently manage and deliver airport master planning and infrastructure planning assignments. The role involves end-to-end ownership of planning deliverables, ensuring compliance with aviation standards and alignment with operational and project objectives. This is an individual contributor role without team handling responsibility.

ORGANISATION CHART

Sector Head - Master Planning --> AGM - Aviation Planning

Responsibilities

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Prepare airport master plans, feasibility studies, and planning deliverables
• Timely completion of deliverables as per project timelines
• Develop airside, landside, and terminal planning layouts Accuracy and compliance with ICAO/IATA/DGCA standards
• Conduct demand assessments and capacity analysis of airside / landside facilities
• Quality and reliability of analysis with minimal rework
• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks and planning standards
• Zero or minimal design/approval deviations
• Perform simulation modelling using AviPLAN, AirTOP and other similar tools
• Accuracy and effectiveness of simulation outputs

Responsibilities

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES - Additional Details

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Coordinate with internal teams (projects, engineering, architecture design, connectivity)
• Smooth coordination and alignment across functions
• Engage with external stakeholders (authorities, consultants, airlines, ground handling companies)
• Stakeholder satisfaction and timely approvals

EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS

• Airport Authorities
• DGCA / BCAS
• Consultants and vendors
• Airlines and ground handling companies

INTERNAL INTERACTIONS

• Projects and Engineering Teams
• Architecture Design Team
• Planning & Project Teams
• Connectivity

FINANCIAL DIMENSIONS

• Exposure to medium to large airport infrastructure projects

OTHER DIMENSIONS

• Individual contributor role (no team handling)
• Mentor to other junior employees in Master Planning Team
• Managing multiple concurrent assignments

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Architecture / Urban Planning / Aviation Management
• CAD Design Courses

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

• 8-12 years of experience in airport planning / aviation projects

COMPETENCIES

• Framework of Aerodrome Licensing (Proficient)
• Aeronautical Information Systems (Practitioner)
• Cargo Operations (Proficient)
• Visual Aids Management (Proficient)
• Handling of Hazardous Materials (Proficient)
• Aerodrome Physical Characteristics Understanding (Proficient)
• Low Visibility Procedures (LVP) & Night Operations (Proficient)
• Safety Management Systems (Proficient)
• Teamwork & Interpersonal influence
• Stakeholder Focus
• Planning & Decision Making
• Execution & Results
• Networking
• Personal Effectiveness
• Social Awareness
• Strategic Orientation
• Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking
• Entrepreneurship
• Capability Building