Senior Aviation Planner: Landside & Master Plan Lead

AtkinsRéalis; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 102,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) employer match

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Aviation Planner to lead complex airport planning projects in Raleigh, NC, with a focus on landside planning, access studies, parking and curbside analyses, and terminal-area planning.

The role requires strong aviation planning expertise, experience with VISSIM traffic modelling, project management, client engagement, and proposal development. You will collaborate with stakeholders and aviation clients to deliver strategic planning and growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Airport Planning, Aviation Management, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, or a related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead airport planning studies for commercial service, reliever, and general aviation airports.
• Prepare and manage Airport Master Plans, Airport Layout Plans (ALPs), terminal area studies, aviation demand forecasts, and feasibility studies.
• Conduct landside planning analyses, including: airport roadway systems, terminal frontage and curbside operations, parking demand and capacity analyses, rental car facility planning, ground transportation planning, airport access and circulation studies.
• Evaluate airport operational, infrastructure, and development needs utilizing FAA guidance and industry best practices.
• Develop planning recommendations that balance operational efficiency, safety, customer experience, and airport growth objectives.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, airlines, government agencies, and consultant teams.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Aviation planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Airport Planning / Aviation Management / Civil Engineering / Urban Planning / Transportation Planning)

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

VISSIM

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Aviation Planner to lead complex airport planning projects in Raleigh, NC, with a focus on landside planning, access studies, parking and curbside analyses, and terminal-area planning.

The role requires strong aviation planning expertise, experience with VISSIM traffic modelling, project management, client engagement, and proposal development. You will collaborate with stakeholders and aviation clients to deliver strategic planning and growth initiatives.