Senior Aviation Planner

VHB is seeking a Senior Aviation Planner with proven experience in airport projects to join our Aviation team!

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented, collaborative, and innovative problem-solver with a passion for the aviation industry and airports who wants to build a dynamic career in Aviation Planning with a nationally recognized company. This position allows for professional growth and leadership through challenging and rewarding projects for a variety of aviation-related clients and services.

Responsibilities

• Project management for complex airport planning studies
• Research, analysis, and creation of aviation planning documents including but limited to:
• Airport Layout Plans (ALPs)
• Airside planning analyses and design (gate and parking layouts)
• Master planning
• Terminal planning (management of redevelopment projects and specific task orders)
• Assist the aviation leads with business development and provide technical expertise
• Improve client relationships and company visibility
• Perform project reviews and quality control audits for deliverables
• Supervise and mentor team members

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Planning or related field from an accredited college or university
• Master’s degree preferred and can be substituted for 2 years of experience
• 11+ years of experience in Aviation Planning projects (master plans, design drawings, airside/airspace analysis, airport facility planning)
• Two or more years of experience in Airport Master Planning
• Experience with monitoring scope, schedule, and budget for task orders
• Ability to coordinate with other VHB service lines to position for projects at key airports
• Experience working with FAA and State/local agencies (PANYNJ, DOT)

• AAAE CM, or other planning -related certifications
• Experience with business development and proposal writing
• Ability to deliver technical innovation and bring extraordinary value to our aviation clients
• Active in the Aviation industry by being a thought leader and involved in service organizations
• Actively participate in developing aviation business opportunities throughout the United States
• Experience mentoring aviation planning staff

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in New York City is $125,000 – 180,000. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education, and experience.

We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment. 

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes: 

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace  

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us! 

VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

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