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Job Description:
Parsons is the premier choice for world-class aviation design, engineering, and construction services . More than 450 airports in 40 countries have counted on us to plan, construct, enhance, and sustain their landside and airside infrastructure-totaling more than $175 billion in construction value. We have worked on some of the largest International airports around the world!
Ready to put your Aviation Project Planning expertise to work on Airports in the USA? Parsons is now hiring an experienced Aviation Planner with the following skills sets:
This position will provide support in the development of planning projects and documents (e.g. Master Plans, Planning Definition Manuals etc.,) that detail the plans for enhancing the airfield, terminal, landside, and support facilities at all three locations: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), William P. Hobby (HOU) and Ellington Field (EFD) airports. This position will support the Planner Manager, in serving as primary role of obtaining and managing program requirements from stakeholders and managing consultant firm tasks as assigned.
Duties will support physical planning activities of the airport/airport system for sustaining and improving the facilities and infrastructure; as well as preparing and administering the Airport Master Plan(s) for comprehensive planning for physical development of the airport(s). This position entails conducting comprehensive planning analyses and supporting research efforts; providing technical assistance (e.g., data analyses, development of exhibits) to the airport as well as various organizations, agencies, and individuals; and reviewing and applying standards, regulations, and ordinances.
Other Essential Functions:
Coordinate and collaborate with consultant firms to provide data and information necessary to ensure accuracy and completeness of ongoing technical analyses
Identify and apply local, regional, state, and federal standards, guidance, advisory circulars, rules, and regulations and ensure that plans and documents are prepared according to these latest regulations and standards
Participate in the development (writing, review, developing conceptual design drawings) of project definition manuals, masterplans, and other planning documents for long term, intermediate, and short-term projects
Conduct technical analyses using technical drawings, simulations, reports of in-house airfield, terminal, landside and/or support facility projects as assigned
Support with preparing documents and materials to facilitate the presentation of project requirements and solutions with various internal and external airport stakeholders including but not limited to airlines, local and federal agencies, as well as public
Conduct analyses of flight schedules to support aviation activity forecasting
Conduct modeling analyses to support planning associated with airfield geometry and operations, landside and roadway access, terminal operations, and passenger movements
Support with the development of terminal and facilities planning, including expansions, renovations, and relocations
Support with preparing plans and documents required to receive FAA approval such as airport layout plans, and safety risk assessments
Support with the development of environmental documentation, including Part 150 study, air quality, wetlands, historic preservation, water quality, or other categories covered under the National Environmental Protection Act or other applicable state and federal regulations.
Provide expertise in AutoCAD, 3D Modeling, rendering, and presentation graphics development
Support with preparing conceptual construction phasing plans, and project schedules for airfield, terminal, landside, and support facilities
Support with developing cost estimates, feasibility analyses and various economic analyses
Qualifications:
Requires a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Aviation Management, Urban Planning or a closely related field.
Five (5) years of planning experience are required. Demonstrated working knowledge of planning projects at medium and large hub airports.
Demonstrated experience and knowledge of current aviation industry guidelines and regulations pertaining to airport planning, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Advisory Circulars and orders, International Civil Aviation Organizations (ICAO) airport design/operation standards and International Air Transportation Association (IATA) planning standards is required.
Working knowledge of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) operations and standards.
Focused aviation industry experience is a must have.
Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Building Information Modeling BIM, AviPLAN or other dynamic simulation/modeling software is required.
Intermediate level and/or higher in data mining.
Demonstrated experience in developing conceptual plans (e.g., airfield, terminal, or phasing plans).
Demonstrated experience in writing aviation planning technical documents.
Demonstrated excellent written/verbal communications and presentation skills.
Preference will be given to applicants with a bachelor's degree with an emphasis in aviation, aviation planning or related field.
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/None
This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.
For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people's quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers' visions-and to help them see new possibilities.
Salary Range:
$61,200.00 - $123,400.00
We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company's core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.
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