Aviation Planning Regional Lead — ESOP & Growth

McFarland Johnson

Freeport (ME)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 165,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

ESOP (employee stock ownership)

401(k) match

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Job summary

McFarland Johnson is seeking a Regional Aviation Planning Manager to lead a diverse team of airport planners and technicians across Northeast office locations. You will collaborate with airport stakeholders and agencies to deliver master plans, layout plans, and planning studies, guiding projects from definition through execution.

Desired candidates bring 10+ years in airport planning, 3+ years of staff leadership, and strong communication.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Urban or Regional Planning, Aviation Management, Architecture or related field.
10+ years of progressive airport planning experience.
3+ years managing staff delivering aviation projects
Experience managing multiple, simultaneous aviation assignments & technical staff.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with AutoCAD AviPlan and/or AirTOPS preferred.
Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
Possession of an industry certification, professional license, or pilot's license is a plus.

Responsibilities

Independently lead and manage a team of technical staff and project managers working on multiple simultaneous aviation planning assignments.
Oversee the execution of various aviation planning projects, including airport master plans and layout plan sets, project definition documents, and facility/terminal planning studies.
Manage Airport planning efforts for airside and landside components at airports of all sizes, from general aviation to small/non-hub to large hub commercial service facilities.
Identify and interpret regulatory requirements from FAA and state aviation departments related to airport operations and development.
Evaluate proposed airport improvements to ensure regulatory compliance and advise clients on best practices and implementation practices.
Develop projects scopes, budgets and associated contract/work authorization documents.
Support and identify project pursuit and proposal development activities throughout the region.