Regional Aviation Planning Manager — ESOP Firm

MaineGuide; Freeport (ME); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

ESOP

401(k) match

PTO and parental leave

Job summary

McFarland Johnson (MJ) is seeking a Regional Aviation Planning Manager to lead a team of airport planners and technicians across multiple projects in the Northeast. You will coordinate with airport stakeholders and agencies to deliver master plans, layout plans, and planning studies.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, client guidance, and proposal development within a collaborative, employee-owned culture. A strong background in aviation planning and staff leadership is required.

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.

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

Airport planning

Staff management

MS Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban/Regional Planning or Aviation Management

Tools

AutoCAD AviPlan

AirTOPS

Job description

McFarland Johnson (MJ) is seeking a Regional Aviation Planning Manager to lead a team of airport planners and technicians across multiple projects in the Northeast. You will coordinate with airport stakeholders and agencies to deliver master plans, layout plans, and planning studies.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, client guidance, and proposal development within a collaborative, employee-owned culture. A strong background in aviation planning and staff leadership is required.