Airfield & Airport Master Planning Lead

Ardurra Group, Inc. in; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardurra Group, Inc. is seeking an Aviation Planner Team Lead to guide airport planning projects at major commercial and general aviation facilities. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage scope, budget, and schedules, and ensure FAA compliance across ALPs, master plans, and CIP programs.

The role emphasizes client relationships, staff development, and strategic guidance on airport development programs, with a focus on safe, efficient, and sustainable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation Planning or related field.
• 8+ years of aviation planning experience.
• 5+ years of project management or supervisory experience.
• Experience with FAA-funded airport planning projects.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage aviation planning teams in the delivery of airport planning projects.
• Serve as project manager and technical lead for master plans, ALPs, and CIP.
• Direct planning for runways, taxiways, aprons, and terminals.
• Oversee airfield geometry analyses and FAA design standard compliance reviews.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, staffing, and client communications.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including planners, engineers, and environmental specialists.
• Develop and review technical reports, planning documents, and FAA coordination materials.
• Lead stakeholder engagement through workshops and public meetings.
• Mentor junior planners and support staff; support BD activities.
• Monitor FAA policy updates and airport funding opportunities.

Skills

Aviation planning

Project management

Team leadership

FAA regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aviation Planning

AICP certification preferred

Tools

AutoCAD / Civil 3D

AviPLAN

GIS (ArcGIS)

MS Office

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Project / Deltek

Job description

Ardurra Group, Inc. is seeking an Aviation Planner Team Lead to guide airport planning projects at major commercial and general aviation facilities. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage scope, budget, and schedules, and ensure FAA compliance across ALPs, master plans, and CIP programs.

The role emphasizes client relationships, staff development, and strategic guidance on airport development programs, with a focus on safe, efficient, and sustainable outcomes.