Senior Aviation Planning Lead

Applied-Research-Associates,-Inc; Egg Harbor Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied-Research-Associates, Inc. is seeking principal aviation planners to join the Transportation Division Aviation Directorate. The role focuses on aviation infrastructure, airport master planning, and integrating new aviation technologies into FAA guidance and airport master plans.

Positions are available in Egg Harbor Township, NJ; Madison, WI; and the Dallas–Fort Worth area. This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in the assigned office, plus project travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation, Planning, or Civil Engineering; master’s degree preferred.
• 12+ years of airport master planning or aviation capacity planning experience.
• Strong understanding of FAA/ICAO standards and airport operations.
• Proficiency in planning software tools (GIS, AutoCAD, AviPlan, simulation platforms).
• Strong written and verbal communication in English; ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Interact with clients to capture new business through technical work and capability briefings.
• Lead and develop comprehensive airport master plans including airside, landside, terminal, cargo, and support facilities.
• Conduct capacity analyses, demand forecasting, and operational assessments to inform long-range planning decisions.
• Prepare and update Airport Layout Plans (ALPs) and ensure FAA/ICAO compliance.
• Coordinate with engineering, environmental, commercial, and operations teams to develop integrated planning solutions.
• Analyze airspace constraints, runway/taxiway configurations, and aircraft performance data to recommend improvements.
• Support capital improvement planning with phasing strategies, cost estimates, and development programs.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement with airport leadership, airlines, community groups, and government agencies.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and planning documents.
• Support R&D of planning criteria for new aviation technologies including advanced air mobility and uncrewed systems.

Skills

English language proficiency

Project management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aviation, Planning, or Civil Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

GIS

AutoCAD

AviPlan

Simulation platforms

Job description

Applied-Research-Associates, Inc. is seeking principal aviation planners to join the Transportation Division Aviation Directorate. The role focuses on aviation infrastructure, airport master planning, and integrating new aviation technologies into FAA guidance and airport master plans.

Positions are available in Egg Harbor Township, NJ; Madison, WI; and the Dallas–Fort Worth area. This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in the assigned office, plus project travel.