Senior Aviation AAM Planner

Egis; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company匹

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Health insurance

Job summary

Egis seeks a Senior Aviation / AAM Planner to lead advanced airport planning and emerging AAM initiatives. You will guide traditional airport planning while expanding AAM services for airports, public agencies, and private partners, combining technical excellence with business development.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, client engagement, and preparation of planning studies using AutoCAD, GIS, and related tools within a collaborative, global engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aviation management or similar program.
• 10+ years of experience with airport planning projects.
• Experience providing AAM planning services.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with NEPA regulations and guidelines.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Project Management experience and client development experience.
• Deltek Vision Project Management Software experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction, technical leadership, and subject matter expertise for AAM.
• Lead vertiport feasibility studies and airport infrastructure planning.
• Monitor FAA guidance and industry trends and translate into planning strategies.
• Represent the firm at industry conferences, committees, and client workshops.
• Develop airport master plans, CIP management, and updates to layout plans.
• Plan, supervise, and review work of subconsultants and manage project schedules.

Skills

Airport planning

AAM planning

NEPA familiarity

Project management

Client development

Communications

Deltek Vision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aviation management or similar program

Tools

Deltek Vision

Job description

About Us

Lochner and Egis are entering an exciting new chapter as one organization.

We have combined decades of trusted U.S. engineering expertise with the global reach, technical excellence, and career opportunities of a leading international engineering, consulting, and infrastructure firm. While our name has changed, our commitment to our people, clients, and communities is stronger than ever.

At Egis, every project is an opportunity to create lasting impact. We collaborate with public and private clients to design and deliver innovative transportation, aviation, rail, transit, water, structural, environmental, and infrastructure solutions that connect communities and improve everyday life. Join a team where innovation is encouraged, collaboration is valued, and your work helps build a more sustainable future.

About the Role

The Senior Aviation / AAM Planner serves as a technical and strategic leader for both traditional airport planning and emerging aviation initiatives. This individual leads complex aviation planning projects while supporting the firm's Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) planning initiatives, helping airports, public agencies, and private-sector partners prepare for the integration of eVTOL aircraft, vertiports, autonomous systems, and other next-generation aviation technologies. The individual will be expected to maintain a strong foundation in conventional aviation planning while helping expand the firm's AAM services through technical leadership, client engagement, thought leadership, and business development.

The Impact You Will Make

• Provide strategic direction, technical leadership, and subject matter expertise for AAM.
• Support the planning and integration of AAM infrastructure, including vertiport feasibility studies, airport compatibility assessments, infrastructure planning, airspace considerations, and implementation strategies.
• Monitor emerging AAM technologies, FAA guidance, regulator developments, and industry trends, translating new information into actionable planning strategies for clients and internal teams.
• Represent the firm at industry conferences, technical committees, and client workshops while serving as a recognized thought leader in AAM planning.
• Develop airport master plans, facility planning and programming, management of capital improvement program, and revisions to airport layout plans and environmental documents to support airport system development.
• Participates in preparation of Statement of Qualifications (SOQs) participates in interviews and building the planning practice.
• Plans and directs the work of subconsultants; establishes project schedules; assists with cost estimates; and submits progress and summary reports.
• Reviews and evaluates the work performed by planners; and monitors adherence to program requirements and the Airport Master Plan.
• Plans, supervises, coordinates, and reviews the work of a small unit engaged in professional airport and related facility planning and analysis; evaluates comprehensive studies for orderly airport development, construction, and environmental enhancement.
• Responds to telephone and written inquiries from, and interacts with airport tenants, local, state and federal agencies, private and public officials, and community interest representatives on airport planning and design issues, activities, projects, studies, and related matters.
• Supervises or personally performs the management of all facility spatial data including: as-built project drawings, airport layout plans, signage and marking plans, utility data, and planning studies.
• Assists with project review of NEPA related documents reviewing potential environmental affects and ensuring sufficient information and analyses have been submitted.
• Analyzes airport sites and facilities on planning for future needs and how to accommodate future airport growth.
• Develop airport documents using expert knowledge of airport design and construction, including associated federal regulations of FAA policy related to airport planning capacity issues, airport grant compliance, environmental activities and wildlife hazard management at airports.
• Conducts studies relating to airport access, runways, terminal design, surrounding land uses and environmental factors.
• Prepares comprehensive reports and presentations on airport planning issues.
• Prepares planning exhibits, analyzing airspace surfaces and obstructions for impacts, and airport layout plans using AutoCAD, GIS, and other programs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with existing and future clients.
• Collaborates with business development team to support project capture planning activities.

What do we need from you

• Bachelor’s Degree aviation management or similar program
• 10 plus years of experience with airport planning projects.
• Experience providing AAM planning services.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with NEPA regulations and guidelines is required.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Project Management experience
• Demonstrated business and client development experience
• Deltek Vision Project Management Software experience is a plus

Why You'll Thrive at Egis

At Egis, you'll do more than build your career—you'll help shape the future of infrastructure. As we continue to expand across the United States, we're looking for curious, collaborative professionals who are passionate about solving complex challenges and delivering projects that improve communities and create lasting impact.

Whether you're launching your career or bringing years of experience, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside industry-leading experts, collaborate across disciplines and borders, and contribute to projects that transform the way people live, move, and connect. Here, you'll be empowered to take on meaningful work, develop new skills, and grow your career with the support of a global engineering leader.

What Sets Egis Apart

• Meaningful Projects – Contribute to complex infrastructure projects that strengthen communities and improve quality of life.
• Global Expertise, Local Impact – Collaborate with technical specialists across North America and around the world while delivering solutions that make a difference locally.
• Career Growth – Expand your skills through mentorship, professional development, technical training, and leadership opportunities.
• A Culture of Collaboration – Thrive in an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, innovation is encouraged, and teamwork drives success.
• Opportunity to Grow with Us – Join a rapidly expanding organization where your ideas, contributions, and career can grow alongside the business.

Total Rewards That Support You

We believe great work starts with supporting our people. That's why Egis offers a comprehensive Total Rewards program designed to promote your health, well-being, financial security, and professional growth, including:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and flexible holiday program
• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and remote opportunities where business needs allow
• Life insurance and disability coverage, including maternity leave
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Paid family leave
• Wellness programs supporting physical and mental well-being
• Education assistance, professional development, and continuing learning opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee discount programs

At Egis, we're committed to creating an environment where talented people can do their best work, continue to grow professionally, and build rewarding, long-term careers.

Equal Employer

Egis is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Egis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

All positions at Egis require an applicant who has accepted an employment offer to undergo pre-employment screening. Background checks include SSN/SIN validation, motor vehicle verification, education verification, employment verification, a criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, and drug tests. All employment offers are contingent upon successful results of the pre-employment screening.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.