Senior Regional Aviation Planning Lead

Mcfarland-Johnson,-Inc.-1; Acton (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

ESOP

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Technical training

Job summary

McFarland Johnson (MJ) is an 100% employee-owned firm with 80 years of experience delivering engineering, planning and environmental solutions. We seek a Regional Aviation Planning Manager to lead diverse teams, ensuring efficient aviation projects while benefiting from an employee-owned culture and strong client focus.

The role involves coordinating with stakeholders and agencies, overseeing master plans and terminal studies, and driving innovative infrastructure solutions across the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Urban or Regional Planning, Aviation Management, Architecture or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive airport planning experience.
• 3+ years managing staff delivering aviation projects.
• Experience in managing multiple, simultaneous aviation assignments & technical staff.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Possession of an industry-appropriate certification, professional license, or pilot's license is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead and manage a team of technical staff and project managers working on multiple simultaneous aviation planning assignments.
• Oversee the execution of various aviation planning projects, including airport master plans and layout plan sets, project definition documents, and facility/terminal planning studies.
• Manage Airport planning efforts for airside and landside components at airports of all sizes, from general aviation to small/non-hub to large hub commercial service facilities.
• Identify and interpret regulatory requirements from FAA and state aviation departments related to airport operations and development.
• Evaluate proposed airport improvements to ensure regulatory compliance and advise clients on best practices and implementation practices.
• Develop projects scopes, budgets and associated contract/work authorization documents.
• Support and identify project pursuit and proposal development activities throughout the region.

Skills

Team leadership

Regulatory knowledge FAA

Communication

Aviation planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban or Regional Planning, Aviation Management, Architecture or related field

Tools

AutoCAD AviPlan AirTOPS

Job description

McFarland Johnson (MJ) is an 100% employee-owned firm with 80 years of experience delivering engineering, planning and environmental solutions. We seek a Regional Aviation Planning Manager to lead diverse teams, ensuring efficient aviation projects while benefiting from an employee-owned culture and strong client focus.

The role involves coordinating with stakeholders and agencies, overseeing master plans and terminal studies, and driving innovative infrastructure solutions across the region.