About the Career
An Airport Planner's responsibilities include participating in public meetings, public hearings, agency meetings, and coordinating with airport users. The applicant will be responsible for the management, preparation, and of airport planning documents on general aviation and air carrier airports. Planning documents may include but are not limited to: master plans, airport layout plans, creation of alternatives and design standards for environmental assessments, site selection studies, aeronautical surveys, instrument approach feasibility studies, safety and security analysis, benefit cost analysis studies, writing and updating airport certification manuals, emergency plans, and security manuals. Keep current with FAA planning and design aspects.
On the Job You Will
- Design, promote, or administer Airport Layout Plans affecting land use, zoning, public utilities, community facilities, housing, or transportation.
- Advise airport officials on project feasibility, cost-effectiveness, regulatory conformance, or possible alternatives.
- Create and prepare graphic or narrative reports on land use data, including land area maps overlaid with geographic variables.
- Hold public meetings with government officials, developers, the public, or special interest groups to formulate, develop, or address issues regarding airport expansion.
- Identify opportunities for sustainability projects to improve energy efficiency, minimize pollution or waste at airports.
Details
- Average Salary: $71,910
- Salary Range: $51,800 - $104,610
- Education: 4 Year Degree
- Outlook: Great (11% - 20% growth)
- Total Jobs (2024): 2,180
Education and Training
EducationA Bachelors or Masters Degree in Aviation Management, Planning, Civil Engineering, or a related field is required.
Related Experience
Must have 5-10 years of related planning experience specific to the position (e.g., transportation, airport or environmental). An AICP or PE certification is highly desired.
Job Training
Familiarity with FAA advisory circulars that pertain to the planning and design incorporated into the planning studies. Familiarity with federal laws pertaining to airport planning and design is required; local, and state is preferred. Knowledge of the environmental process is a plus.
Programs
- Baylor University - Aviation Administration
- Embry-Riddle - Associate of Science in Aeronautics
- Embry-Riddle - Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics
- Embry-Riddle - Master of Science in Aeronautics
- Embry-Riddle - Project Management
- LeTourneau University - Aviation Management
- LeTourneau University - Aviation Studies
- Texas A&M-Central Texas - Aviation Management
- TWU - Aviation Science
- UNT - Aviation Logistics