Senior Airport Operations Planner/Analyst/Engineer

Cordoba Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401k employer match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Cordoba Corporation is seeking a Senior Engineer to join their Facilities Sector in Los Angeles, CA.

The ideal candidate will analyze operations and provide solutions for airport planning and efficiency improvements. This role offers opportunities for technical study management within aviation contexts.

The position requires 5-12 years of relevant experience and proficiency in simulation tools.

Salary range: $165,000 to $185,000 yearly.

Qualifications

• 5-12 years of experience in airport planning, operations, simulation, and data analysis.
• Proficient with MS Office and MS 365 products.
• Experience in CAST or aircraft gate/stand allocation.
• Experience with Simio or processing/flow simulation software.
• Preferred experience with data and statistical software such as Python, R, SAS.
• Degree in industrial engineering, civil engineering, or related technical field.

Responsibilities

• Support process improvement by coordinating with operational business units.
• Conduct data collection and analysis of aviation operational data.
• Develop gated flight schedules for upcoming seasons.
• Prepare and review studies on operational efficiency.

Skills

Airport planning

Data analysis

Simulation modeling

Operational efficiency

Proficient in MS Office

Experience in CAST

Experience with Simio

Data and statistical software

Education

Degree in industrial engineering, civil engineering, or related field

Tools

CAST

Simio

Python

Excel

PowerBI

Tableau

Job description

Overview

Cordoba Corporation is a leading engineering and design firm based in California. We are seeking a Senior Engineer to join our Facilities Sector. The ideal candidate will support the client's operational business units in documenting, analyzing, and recommending solutions/improvements to current and future operational challenges within the organization. The Senior Engineer will serve as a technical resource within an airport/aviation planning area, such as Landside, Terminal, or Airside. Conducts and manages technical studies, data analysis, and simulation of airport business/operations.

Responsibilities

• Supports process improvement by coordinating with operational business units, identifying and documenting inefficiencies around the client's airside and terminal components, and providing improvement opportunities.
• Data collection and analysis of various aviation operational data such as:
  • Historic and upcoming flight schedules
  • Aerobahn - Airfield operations tracking (airfield and gate/stand monitoring)
  • TSA and CBP
  • Staffing, processing equipment usafe and utilization
  • Baggaging and handling
  • Space occupancy
• Develop gated flight schedules for upcoming seasons
• Develop baseline gate/counter assignment/allocation for common-use facilities
• Prepare/Review/Lead studies and analysis on:
  • Improving operational efficiency and capability
  • Increasing operational capacity for the airport
  • Managing and reducing delays
  • OPerational changes due to construction, policy, safety, or other technical requirements that affect airport operations and business
• Simulation and modeling
  • Working knowledge of CAST Gate/Stand allocation and familiarity with Simo
  • Run gate utilization analysis and queueing analysis on passenger processing
  • Review other modeling/simulation work done by other entities or projects
• Field observations for data collection and information gathering on airport operations
• Reviews various studies' modeling methodology, assumptions, parameters, and sources
• Review functionality and operations of massing, stacking, conceptual layout plans
  • Review and preliminary concept drawings from an operational and functional perspective.
  • Provide recommendations on improvements and layouts on use of space on airside and in terminals
  • Provide sketches on layout or space allocation improvements for further analysis.
• Coordinates with commercial, operations, maintenance, and other stakeholders as needed to provide input, review results, or modify assumptions.
• Develops reports and presentations to stakeholders and airport management, as needed.

Qualifications

• 5-12 years of experience in airport planning, operations, simulation, and data analysis
• Proficient with MS Office and MS 365 products
• Experience in CAST or aircraft gate/stand allocation
• Experience with Simio or processing/flow simulation software
• Preferred experience with data and statistical software such as Python, R, SAS, etc.
• Preferred experience with analytical software such as Excel, PowerBI, Tableau, GIS, AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, GIS, etc.
• Degree in industrial engineering, civil engineering, transportation planning, city/urban planning, architecture, aviation, business, operations research, or related technical field

Salary Range: $165,000 to $185,000 yearly

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Work Environment: Onsite

Note: Relocation Assistance may be available for qualified candidates based on business needs and final offer letter

Benefits

Benefits and Perks:We offer multiple medical and dental insurance plans, as well as vision insurance. Plans are subsidized for both employees and dependents with coverage effective the first month after hire. Additionally, Cordoba provides employees with paid AD&D and life insurance, a 401k with an industry leading employer match, generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 9 paid holidays, and other forms of paid time off. We also offer flexible spending accounts (FSA’s) including medical care reimbursement, dependent care reimbursement, and commuter benefit plans. Employees are also eligible for our employee assistance program and well-being benefits that include stress management, nutrition, and financial well-being.

Cordoba Corporation provides equal employment opportunities, promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Harassment-Free Workplace: We strictly prohibit workplace harassment based on any factor, including race, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Cordoba is committed to fostering a healthy and happy lifestyle for our employees, both within and beyond the workplace.