Senior Aviation Noise & Planning Analyst

HNTB; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation is seeking an aviation planner focused on aviation noise analysis, NEPA, 14 CFR Part 150 studies, and airport master plans. The role involves developing noise exposure maps with AEDT, GIS analyses, and coordinating with federal, state, and local agencies in a client-facing environment.

The position requires strong data analysis, presentation of methods to stakeholders, and potentially supporting a broader aviation planning portfolio across multiple locations including Boston.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Engineering, or related field and 4 years related professional experience, or
• Master's Degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Engineering, or related field and 3 years of relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze and prepare noise model input data from various sources, including FAA data and airport noise and operations monitoring systems.
• Analyze flight tracks, aircraft performance data
• Participate in the development and evaluation of aviation activity forecasts and operational scenarios for use in environmental and planning studies.
• Develop aircraft noise exposure maps using AEDT.
• Evaluate noise impacts for NEPA, Part 150, and airport development projects.
• Perform advanced GIS analyses including population impact assessments, noise contour overlays, and preparation of publication-quality exhibits.
• Researching, writing and preparing detailed technical documents and clear and concise NEPA documents.
• Attend meetings with clients and regulatory agencies and present analytical methods, assumptions, and results.
• Explain technical noise analyses to non-technical stakeholders in public involvement activities including public workshops and public hearings.
• Coordinate and consult with Federal, State and Local regulatory agencies on scope and impact of projects.
• Maintain aviation databases and quality-control procedures.
• In addition to noise analysis, the position may support a diverse portfolio of aviation planning and environmental projects, including Airport Layout Plan (ALP) preparation, aviation demand forecasting, operational and airspace simulation, air quality analysis, GIS-based spatial analysis, and airport development planning studies.

Skills

Aviation planning

Noise analysis

GIS

AEDT

Public involvement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Engineering, or related field

Master's Degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Engineering, or related field

Tools

AEDT

GIS software

Job description

HNTB Corporation is seeking an aviation planner focused on aviation noise analysis, NEPA, 14 CFR Part 150 studies, and airport master plans. The role involves developing noise exposure maps with AEDT, GIS analyses, and coordinating with federal, state, and local agencies in a client-facing environment.

The position requires strong data analysis, presentation of methods to stakeholders, and potentially supporting a broader aviation planning portfolio across multiple locations including Boston.