Aviation Planner

Lochner; Lenexa, Dallas, Oklahoma City (KS, TX, OK); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Retirement plan with employer match

Hybrid or remote work when possible

Education and training assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Lochner is seeking an experienced airport planning professional to join our aviation team in Lenexa, KS. You will lead master planning, facility programming, and CAPM-related tasks to support airport system development.

The role requires 4+ years in airport planning, strong NEPA knowledge, and proven client development abilities. Collaborative, hybrid work and opportunities to influence projects across the US are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aviation management or similar program.
• 4+ years of experience with airport planning projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NEPA regulations and guidelines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Project management experience.
• Business development experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop airport master plans and facility planning documents.
• Manage SOPs, SOQs, interviews, and planning studies.
• Direct subconsultants, schedules, cost estimates, and reports.
• Review NEPA documents and ensure adequate analyses.
• Lead coordination with agencies and stakeholders.
• Prepare planning exhibits using AutoCAD, GIS, and related tools.
• Build and maintain client relationships and contribute to capture planning.

Skills

NEPA regulations knowledge

Excellent communication

Project management

Client development

AutoCAD/GIS familiarity

FAA regulations familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management or related field

Tools

Deltek Vision

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Lenexa, KS 66219

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Job Category: Aviation

About Lochner

Founded in 1944, Lochner is a trusted infrastructure services provider for aviation, surface transportation and water clients who need high-quality, forward-looking solutions to complex challenges. Our vision is to become a Top 100 leader in the A/E industry, centered on an agile, engaged, and empowered workforce coming together to embrace the art of the possible and make a lasting difference in our world.

Are you ready to join us on this journey?

As a people-centric company, Lochner’s purpose is to empower our team to put their knowledge to work, enhancing communities across the US. To achieve this, we hire candidates of all experiences and skillsets because amazing things happen when people with diverse backgrounds come together to solve problems. We believe collaboration is more than a buzz word — it is a guiding principle in which every point of view is valued and heard and is the driving force in delivering our best work. At all levels of the organization, we foster an entrepreneurial spirit and culture of autonomy to advance our strategic vision and continually seek our next success story. Lochner – learn more about us

Who you are:

• Develop airport master plans, facility planning and programming, management of capital improvement program, and revisions to airport layout plans and environmental documents to support airport system development.
• Participates in preparation of Statement of Qualifications (SOQs) participates in interviews and building the planning practice.
• Plans and directs the work of subconsultants; establishes project schedules; assists with cost estimates; and submits progress and summary reports.
• Reviews and evaluates the work performed by planners; and monitors adherence to program requirements and the Airport Master Plan.
• Plans, supervises, coordinates, and reviews the work of a small unit engaged in professional airport and related facility planning and analysis; evaluates comprehensive studies for orderly airport development, construction, and environment enhancement.
• Responds to telephone and written inquiries from, and interacts with airport tenants, local, state and federal agencies, private and public officials, and community interest representatives on airport planning and design issues, activities, projects, studies, and related matters.
• Supervises or personally performs the management of all facility spatial data including: as-built project drawings, airport layout plans, signage and marking plans, utility data, and planning studies.
• Assists with project review of NEPA related documents reviewing potential environmental affects and ensuring sufficient information and analyses have been submitted.
• Analyzes airport sites and facilities on planning for future needs and how to accommodate future airport growth.
• Develop airport documents using expert knowledge of airport design and construction, including associated federal regulations of FAA policy related to airport planning capacity issues, airport grant compliance, environmental activities and wildlife hazard management at airports.
• Conducts studies relating to airport access, runways, terminal design, surrounding land uses and environmental factors.
• Prepares comprehensive reports and presentations on airport planning issues.
• Prepares planning exhibits, analyzing airspace surfaces and obstructions for impacts, and airport layout plans using AutoCAD, GIS, and other programs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with existing and future clients.
• Collaborates with business development team to support project capture planning activities.

Your impact:

• Bachelor’s Degree aviation management or similar program
• 4+ years of experience with airport planning projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with NEPA regulations and guidelines is required.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Project Management experience
• Demonstrated business and client development experience
• Deltek Vision Project Management Software experience is a plus

Qualifications

Joining Lochner means gaining access to a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health and financial well-being throughout your career.

Lochner provides an extensive total rewards package that includes:

• Competitive Premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program
• Company Paid Disability (includes paid Maternity Leave), and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical Expenses and/or Dependent Care
• Paid Family Leave
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid or Remote, when possible)
• Wellness Program for Physical and Mental Health
• Lochner Cares Non-Profit 501c3
• Education and Training Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Time Off for Charitable Acts of Service

What we offer – Learn more

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, stoop, crawl, and lifting. The employee must frequently lift and/or move light equipment up to 20 pounds.Must be alert to equipment in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.

Equal Employer

Lochner is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Lochner provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

All positions at Lochner require an applicant who has accepted an employment offer to undergo pre-employment screening. Background checks include SSN/SIN validation, motor vehicle verification, education verification, employment verification, a criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, anddrug tests.All employment offers are contingent upon successful results of the pre-employment screening.

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