Aviation Planning Lead: Airport Growth & Safety

Vets Hired; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Aviation Planner with Vets Hired will perform aviation and transportation planning to support airport master plans and state aviation system plans. You will collect, compile, and analyze economic, demographic, and aeronautical data to forecast demand and evaluate capacity, recommending improvements as needed.

You will coordinate with government agencies and stakeholders on planning, funding, development projects, and aviation needs; review federally and state-funded projects; manage grant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience.
• Education and experience should be in planning, civil/aeronautical engineering, community development, law, business administration, aerospace, aviation studies, or related field.
• Commercial pilot certification may substitute for one year of required experience.
• Valid driver's license and MV record must meet applicable requirements.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret aviation, economic, demographic, and planning data.
• Knowledge of airport planning, aviation development, transportation planning, or related areas.
• FAA pilot certification is preferred.
• Master's degree in planning, civil engineering, aeronautical engineering, or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update airport master plans and state aviation system plans.
• Collect and analyze economic, demographic, and aeronautical data to forecast aviation demand.
• Evaluate current and future airport capacity requirements.
• Coordinate with government agencies and other stakeholders regarding airport planning and development.
• Manage and coordinate state-sponsored airport grant and assistance programs.
• Review and evaluate input from government agencies and stakeholders for master plans.
• Coordinate projects under federal and state aviation funding programs.
• Prepare recommendations regarding airport development, upgrades, and operational improvements.
• Participate in regional planning activities in an advisory capacity.
• Conduct airport inspections, safety inspections, and aircraft accident or incident investigations.
• Maintain airport records and update master records as required.
• Prepare and submit disadvantaged business enterprise goals and related documentation.
• Support airport operations when needed.
• Recommend new procedures and operational changes to leadership.
• Perform duties in accordance with safety, environmental, risk management, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder coordination

Planning

Regulatory compliance

Field inspections

FAA pilot certification preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The Aviation Planner with Vets Hired will perform aviation and transportation planning to support airport master plans and state aviation system plans. You will collect, compile, and analyze economic, demographic, and aeronautical data to forecast demand and evaluate capacity, recommending improvements as needed.

You will coordinate with government agencies and stakeholders on planning, funding, development projects, and aviation needs; review federally and state-funded projects; manage grant