The Merchant Aviation workplace is a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and included, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education or disability. We respect and recognize the importance of diverse life experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and heritages, and ensure that all voices are not just valued and heard but given an opportunity to grow and flourish.

We prioritize providing equal opportunity for employment and advancement for all our team members, leading with and maintaining an environment of respect, tolerance and equitable treatment for all and expecting all team members to embrace these values in workplace interactions.

CURRENT POSITIONS

TERMINAL/AVIATION PLANNER -Dallas

SENIOR AIRPORT PLANNER – Dallas

JOB DESCRIPTION: TERMINAL/AVIATION PLANNER – Dallas

The Terminal/Aviation Planner is responsible for performing entry-level Airport planning, research, design development, and implementation of aviation programs, projects and studies.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• • • • • Develop conceptual design and Planning studies for short-term and long-term Airport development projects.
        • Integrate functional, technical and operational requirements to develop terminal plans in coordination with other team members and subconsultants
        • Conduct field surveys, investigations, and collect data in support of airport planning studies.
        • Consult with fellow employees and senior staff on the compilation, interpretation, and presentation of research data for airport planning studies.
        • Prepare draft reports and deliverables based on verbal and written input from others as well individual efforts.
        • Assist in developing, formatting, publishing, and distributing tables, charts, manuals, and maps that deal with existing and proposed airport planning studies.
        • Respond to requests for data and information from internal staff and external clients, organizations, various agencies, and the public.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• • • • • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Urban Planning.
        • 0-5 years of increasingly responsible experience and desire to learn and grow in airport planning, aviation or related field.
        • Excellent AutoCAD skills
        • Excellent analytical skills
        • Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communications skills
        • High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Preferred Skills and Technical Experiences:

• • • • • Master’s degree in a field such as aviation consulting, such as Engineering, Architecture, or Planning,
        • Complementary education in Aviation Management, Mathematics, Statistics, Business Administration, Finance, or Economics would be a plus
        • Prior work experience would be a plus
        • Knowledge of best practices, methods, and principles utilized in strategic planning, infrastructure and facilities planning, and operational research for airports
        • Extensive knowledge of spatial/graphical analysis applications (AutoCAD, REVIT, GIS, etc.)
        • Complementary knowledge of analytical techniques and related tools including statistical, spreadsheet, database, and simulation would be a plus
        • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with staff at client organizations

Interested applicants are requested to submit a cover letter and resume to careers@merchantaviation.com. No phone calls please.

Job Description: Senior Airport Planner – Dallas

Responsible for performing Airport planning with regards to; research, design development, and implementation of aviation programs, projects and studies.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• • • • • Develop conceptual design and planning studies for short-term and long-term airport development projects.
        • Present and explain the proposed strategy and outcome to the client
        • Assisting clients in setting out formal requirements
        • Organize RFPs and selection of preferred subconsultant, manage subconsultant contracts and identify subconsultant needs
        • Scoping and undertaking studies on airfield layout, apron configuration and passenger terminal planning and surface access planning
        • Data analysis, demand and capacity assessment in support of airport planning studies.
        • and interpretation thereof
        • Leadership of design meetings, site meetings and all other project related meetings
        • Manage the coordination with other Stakeholders/Business Unit experts’ contributions if needed
        • Perform financial analysis (assessment and modelling of CAPEX, OPEX and revenues)
        • Keep up to date with latest industry trends and ensure their dissemination within the team
        • Providing guidance and leadership to more junior members of the team

Jobs Qualifications:

• • • • • Architect/Engineer with minimum 10 years of experience in Airport Planning and Design
        • Strong references in Master Plan studies for small/medium/large airports
        • Must have a well-versed knowledge and understanding of FAA and ICAO/IATA regulations and requirements
        • An understanding of the key drivers of Airport Planning and Development, including the interactions between aviation and airport operations, people and baggage movement, development, design concept, retail, advertising, and surface access.
        • A high sense of accountability with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment, be quality oriented and have a desire to deliver high quality work on time and on budget
        • The ability to work with a range of project stakeholders, contractors and clients
        • A willingness to travel to undertake short-term assignments
        • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with ability to distil and present technical work to non-technical audiences and be fluent in English.

Preferred Skills and Technical Experiences:

• • • • • Experience of geometric design using AutoCad.
        • Excellent numerical skills including experience of using complex spreadsheets and databases
        • Experience in Airport Modelling and Mapping tools (REVIT, GIS, etc)
        • Experience in airfield and/or terminal operations
        • Environmental impacts of aviation including noise, air quality and carbon assessment

Interested applicants are requested to submit a cover letter and resume to careers@merchantaviation.com. No phone calls please.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Merchant Aviation workplace is a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and included, whatever their gender, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, marital status, military status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, education, disability or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws We respect and recognize the importance of diverse life experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and heritages, and ensure that all voices are not just valued and heard but given an opportunity to grow and flourish. We prioritize providing equal opportunity for employment and advancement for all our team members, leading with- and maintaining an environment of respect, tolerance and equitable treatment for all and expecting all team members to embrace these values in workplace interactions.

Promoting a culture of ethics and compliance is crucial for Merchant Aviation and Groupe ADP to build trust among all employees and external partners, as well as foster respect for the company’s values. On a daily basis, we deploy all the levers to protect both employees and the Group’s interests. Find out more about our Code of Ethics and Compliance.