Aviation Noise & Planning Specialist

HNTB Corporation; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation is seeking an aviation planner focused on aviation noise analysis, with expertise in AEDT, GIS, and data processing. The role involves preparing concise, defensible NEPA documents and presenting complex analyses to clients and regulators.

The candidate will collect noise data, analyze flight tracks, forecast aviation activity, and coordinate with regulatory agencies while contributing to diverse aviation planning projects. Excellent writing and communication skills required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Engineering or related field and 4 years of experience, or Master’s degree and 3 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze and prepare noise model input data from FAA data, airport monitoring systems and other sources.
• Analyze flight tracks and aircraft performance data for environmental analyses.
• Develop aircraft noise exposure maps using AEDT for NEPA/Part 150 and master plans.
• Perform advanced GIS analyses including population impact assessments and noise contour mapping.

Skills

Aviation noise analysis

Technical writing

Oral communication

Public presentations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Engineering

Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Engineering

Tools

AEDT

ArcGIS Pro

CAD

SQL

Python

R

VBA

Job description

HNTB Corporation is seeking an aviation planner focused on aviation noise analysis, with expertise in AEDT, GIS, and data processing. The role involves preparing concise, defensible NEPA documents and presenting complex analyses to clients and regulators.

The candidate will collect noise data, analyze flight tracks, forecast aviation activity, and coordinate with regulatory agencies while contributing to diverse aviation planning projects. Excellent writing and communication skills required.