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.