Planner, Aviation (Part-Time)

Our employee-owned and integrated team of multi-disciplined engineering, design, and planning professionals has an opportunity available for a part-time Aviation Planner to join our team in MSP!

Our Aviation team has been providing consultation services to airports throughout the country for more than 75 years.

We have a long and successful record of completing airport planning, design and construction projects at airports that range from small general aviation airports to large international hub airports. Through these projects, our employees have had opportunities to collaborate with airport management, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), state aeronautics agencies, airport tenants and the public at-large on a wide variety of airport improvement projects.

As a member of our aviation planning team, you will be responsible for working on a wide variety of technical work tasks to support the preparation of airport master plan studies, airport layout plans, land use/airspace reviews and other planning or engineering projects as needed.

Hours: 20–29 per week (steady, regular schedule) with potential to transition into full-time, based on workload projections in 6-12 months.

• Support the development of airport master plan studies and airport layout plans
• Conduct land use and airspace reviews
• Assist with various planning and engineering projects as needed
• Perform airport data collection and analysis
• Create airport development exhibits and maps
• Assist with stakeholder engagement tasks

• Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation/Airport Management, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or related field.
• Experience or interest in airport operations and/or understanding of airport operations.
• Proficiency with MS Office 365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, etc.).
• Strong interpersonal skills, and effective verbal written communication skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented setting.
• Experience completing technical data research and analysis.

• Two years of experience preparing technical elements of airport planning / design studies.
• Experience working with Airport master plans / airport layout plans or long-range planning.
• Previous experience in AutoCAD Civil/Map 3D or AviPlan.
• Experience preparing technical reports.
• Experience in airport operations at a commercial service airport.
• Proficiency with ESRI ArcGIS software.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite or other graphic design applications.
• FAA licensed Part 107 or private pilot.

Upon acceptance of a conditional offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete a standard pre-employment background screening, which consists of Social Security verification, educational verification, review of criminal convictions, and driving history.

Join Our 100% Employee-Owned Firm

At our company, every employee is an owner. From the front desk to the corner office, every one of our 430+ professionals thrive on collaboration and holistic development. Our success is collective, and so are the rewards.

Comprehensive Benefits

Health Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one

Annual Incentive Plan: Eligible for discretionary bonuses

HSA Contributions: Receive monthly employer contributions if you choose an HSA-eligible plan

401(k) Match: Get employer matching on your 401(k) deferrals

ESOP: Benefit from our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, funded entirely by company profits

Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO based on your professional experience and enjoy eight paid holidays per year

Upon receiving a formal offer, you will get a personalized Total Compensation Overview (TCO) to see how everything adds up and what it looks like to be part of our community.

*Pre-Employment Screening*

Upon acceptance of a conditional offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete a standard pre-employment background screening, which consists of Social Security verification, educational verification, review of criminal convictions, and driving history.

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