About the Role
The Aviation Department is seeking a Senior Airport Planner/Architect/Engineer to join the Aviation Planning team and help transform the Port Authority’s airports into world-class 21st Century airports. The role requires a broad understanding of aviation planning disciplines including landside, terminal, and airside.
Responsibilities
- Develop, oversee, and analyze airport simulation models, including terminal and airside models.
- Review, direct, and oversee technical work for airport planning and redevelopment projects.
- Prepare capacity analyses for airport facilities, including terminal, airside, and support facilities.
- Develop planning concepts and alternative layouts using CAD and GIS software.
- Prepare and deliver technical reports, studies, presentations, and briefing materials.
- Coordinate with the FAA and stakeholders on Airport Layout Plan (ALP) updates and regulatory submissions.
- Develop site development plans and planning analyses for airport redevelopment.
- Provide technical planning support for airport operations, land use compatibility, zoning, standards, and criteria.
- Support stakeholder coordination and respond to operational and project requests.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, consultants, and stakeholders on airport planning initiatives.
- Travel to all Port Authority airports as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field.
- Experience in aviation facility planning and design, including strategy development, terminal planning analyses, and infrastructure needs assessments.
- Experience preparing and delivering site plans, terminal or airport infrastructure functional layouts, conceptual drawings, and presentation materials.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD and related computer-aided design software.
Skills
- Aviation planning
- Terminal planning
- Airside planning
- Landside planning
- Airport simulation modeling
- Computer-aided design (CAD)
- GIS software
- Technical reporting
- Presentation delivery
- Stakeholder coordination
- FAA coordination
- Airport Layout Plan (ALP) updates
- Site development planning
- Airport operations support
- Land use compatibility analysis
- Airport zoning
- Planning standards
- AviPlan
- Revit
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Independent project management
- Innovative problem-solving
- Conflict resolution
- Professional judgment
- Industry best practices in airport planning
- Contemporary airport planning approaches
Location
- Port Authority airports
Work Type
- Remote (maximum one day per week)
- In-person collaboration required
Experience Level
- Senior
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field.
- Master’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field (Desired)
- Professional licensure as a Registered Architect or Professional Engineer (PE) in New York and/or New Jersey (Preferred)
Salary/Compensations
- Minimum: $100,256
- Midpoint: $130,318
- Maximum: $160,394
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package
- Professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement
- Information about benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available via link
About the Company
- The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.
