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About the Role

We are looking for a flexible and motivated Aviation Planner with a genuine passion for the aviation industry and a desire to make a difference in the world. You’ll be involved in a diverse range of aviation projects, supporting planning and design efforts across airfield, terminal, landside, and operational domains.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and design efforts across airfield, terminal, landside, and operational domains.
• Develop master plans, layout plans, facility requirements, and feasibility studies.
• Produce airfield or terminal building spatial planning outputs using data visualization tools.
• Deliver capacity and demand analysis outputs using simulation and modelling tools.
• Manage and supervise project teams, including training junior staff.
• Build and nurture client relationships to identify and secure follow-on work and new prospects.
• Produce accurate technical drawings, impactful presentations, and professional reports.

Requirements

• University degree or college diploma in engineering, architecture, or planning.
• Experience or academic focus in aviation management or transportation planning is a plus.
• Economics, sustainability, finance, or business-related studies may also be considered.
• Proven experience with aviation planning.
• Demonstrated capability in planning using FAA advisory circulars, TRB ACRP guidelines, and other industry standards.
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Familiarity with Power BI or other data visualization tools.
• Competency in AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience with industry-specific tools such as AviPlan, AirTOP, CAST is desirable.
• Working knowledge of simulation and modelling tools for airfield and terminal.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory guidelines, airport operations, and aviation development programs.
• Proactive and with a strong desire to learn and grow professionally.
• Positive, team-oriented mindset with the ability to work across disciplines and on a diverse range of projects.
• Methodical problem solver and critical thinker who takes initiative, and with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to organize, manage, and supervise individual projects and workstreams, including resources across various disciplines.
• Expertise in project and programme management with contractual knowledge and the ability to deliver commercially successful projects.
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Strong written communication and attention to detail.

Skills

• Aviation planning
• Master plans
• Layout plans
• Facility requirements
• Feasibility studies
• FAA advisory circulars
• TRB ACRP guidelines
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Power BI
• AutoCAD
• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• AviPlan
• AirTOP
• CAST
• Simulation and modelling tools
• Regulatory guidelines
• Airport operations
• Aviation development programs
• Project management
• Programme management
• Contractual knowledge
• Verbal communication
• Presentation skills
• Written communication
• Attention to detail

Location

• North America

Work Type

• Hybrid

Experience Level

• Individual contributor
• Management

Education Level

• University degree
• College diploma

Salary/Compensations

• $125,000 - $153,000

Benefits

• Personal and group performance bonuses
• 401k
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Paid holidays
• PTO
• Parental leave
• Company paid life insurance

About the Company

• Mott MacDonald is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, providing engineering, management, and development services.
• We support multisector project work in over 150 countries.
• We have a network of over 20,000 talented consultants.
• Sustainability and innovation are at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.
• We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work.
• We foster a collaborative environment where ambitions are united and employees can shape their story.
• We believe great ideas happen when we’re together.

Equal Opportunity

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.
• We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all.
• We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.