Regional Aviation Planning Lead

Mcfarland-Johnson,-Inc.-1; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

McFarland Johnson (MJ) is seeking a Regional Aviation Planning Manager to join our growing Aviation division. You'll lead a team of airport planners and coordinate with stakeholders to complete master plans and planning studies across diverse project environments.

As a 100% employee-owned firm with 80 years of experience delivering innovative infrastructure solutions, MJ emphasizes collaboration, client-focused service, and opportunities to shape the future of aviation planning in the Northeast.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Urban or Regional Planning, Aviation Management, Architecture or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive airport planning experience.
• 3+ years managing staff delivering aviation projects.
• Experience in managing multiple, simultaneous aviation assignments & technical staff.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with AutoCAD AviPlan and/or AirTOPS preferred.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Possession of an industry-appropriate 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.

Skills

Aviation planning leadership

Team management

MS Office

AutoCAD AviPlan

AirTOPS

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Urban or Regional Planning, Aviation Management, Architecture or related field

Tools

AutoCAD AviPlan

AirTOPS

MS Office

Job description

McFarland Johnson (MJ) is seeking a Regional Aviation Planning Manager to join our growing Aviation division. You'll lead a team of airport planners and coordinate with stakeholders to complete master plans and planning studies across diverse project environments.

As a 100% employee-owned firm with 80 years of experience delivering innovative infrastructure solutions, MJ emphasizes collaboration, client-focused service, and opportunities to shape the future of aviation planning in the Northeast.