Aviation Noise & Airspace Planning Analyst

HNTB; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation seeks an aviation planner specializing in aviation noise analysis. Responsibilities include collecting data, analyzing flight tracks, and developing noise exposure maps with AEDT. The role supports NEPA, Part 150, and master plan studies, and requires documenting findings for clients and agencies.

The ideal candidate has experience with FAA orders and data processing tools, strong technical writing, and the ability to communicate complex analyses to non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Engineering, or related field plus 4 years of experience, or
• Master's degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Engineering, or related field plus 3 years of experience

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze noise model input data from FAA and airport systems.
• Analyze flight tracks and aircraft performance data.
• Develop noise exposure maps using AEDT.
• Perform GIS analyses including noise contours and population impact assessments.
• Prepare concise NEPA documents and technical reports.
• Present methods, assumptions and results to clients and regulators.

Skills

Aviation noise analysis

GIS (ArcGIS Pro)

AEDT proficiency

Data processing (SQL, Python, R)

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Engineering, or related field

Master's degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Engineering, or related field

Tools

AEDT

ArcGIS Pro

CAD

SQL

Python

R

VBA

Job description

HNTB Corporation seeks an aviation planner specializing in aviation noise analysis. Responsibilities include collecting data, analyzing flight tracks, and developing noise exposure maps with AEDT. The role supports NEPA, Part 150, and master plan studies, and requires documenting findings for clients and agencies.

The ideal candidate has experience with FAA orders and data processing tools, strong technical writing, and the ability to communicate complex analyses to non-technical stakeholders.