Florida-based Senior AAM Aviation Planner | Hybrid

slihrms; Melbourne (FL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Employer-m paid life and disability

401(k)

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis seeks a Senior Aviation Planner (AAM) for a hybridFlorida-based role, focusing on advanced air mobility. The position supports planning projects nationwide and may require airport planning outside the AAM scope.

You will lead analyses, prepare technical reports, and mentor staff while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's or Master's in Planning, with 5+ years post-degree experience and strong FAA regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Planning or related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of FAA Advisory Circulars (ACs), guidance, and regulatory standards relating to airport/heliport/vertiport design.
• Experience with airside and landside aviation planning projects, including airports and emerging AAM facilities.

Responsibilities

• Leads and supports the development, evaluation, and delivery of airport and AAM planning projects using tools such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, AviPLAN, and other industry-standard software.
• Applies expert knowledge of FAA Advisory Circulars (ACs), guidance, airspace determinations, updates to Airport Master Records, and regulatory standards to ensure airfield, heliport/vertiport, and landside concepts meet current and emerging requirements.
• Analyzes and interprets aviation data related to aircraft operations, runway and airspace utilization, airfield geometry, and multimodal integration to inform planning recommendations.
• Reviews existing aviation policy and provide recommendations for improvement on topics such as advanced air mobility, infrastructure permitting, or funding.
• Contributes technical expertise to AAM initiatives, including heliport/vertiport planning, facility siting, airspace considerations, and integration with or upgrade of existing airport infrastructure.
• Prepares and reviews high-quality technical reports, planning studies, exhibits, and client deliverables, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistency with project objectives.
• Supports client-facing communications by drafting or reviewing proposed media statements, briefing materials, and speech or presentation talking points on AAM topics for delivery by senior leadership, collaborating with communications professionals to ensure messaging is accurate, accessible, and aligned with broader outreach strategies.
• Collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams, project managers, and clients, working both independently and collectively to meet schedules and deliverables.
• Mentors junior staff by sharing technical knowledge, reviewing work products, and supporting professional development.
• Stays current with evolving AAM concepts, FAA policies, and best industry practices, proactively identifying opportunities to enhance project approaches and outcomes.
• Upholds AtkinsRéalis' ethics, quality standards, and professional conduct in all aspects of project delivery and client engagement.
• Serves as staff augmentation for interested clients.
• Attends and make presentations at conferences and other events on topics such as advanced air mobility.

Skills

AAM knowledge

Aviation planning

Interdisciplinary experience

Strong writing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Planning or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

AviPLAN

Microsoft Office

Canva

Job description

AtkinsRéalis seeks a Senior Aviation Planner (AAM) for a hybridFlorida-based role, focusing on advanced air mobility. The position supports planning projects nationwide and may require airport planning outside the AAM scope.

You will lead analyses, prepare technical reports, and mentor staff while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's or Master's in Planning, with 5+ years post-degree experience and strong FAA regulatory knowledge.