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For more than 75 years, we have provided planning, design, and construction services to airports worldwide, serving as an on-call “extension of staff” to many of our aviation clients. Michael Baker's award-winning personnel have a reputation for taking their understanding of the local airport community/environment and incorporating related elements into their designs and plans. Knowing that airports are a key economic driver and source of pride for the geographic areas they serve, we proudly perform as partners in more than facilities and other infrastructure. We partner in success.\nWhat We’re Looking For:\nWe are hiring an Aviation Planner to support our Aviation team. The position requires strong knowledge and enthusiasm for aviation projects, research, data compilation, public policy, and governmental regulations. Focus areas include aviation design and planning. Responsibilities include conducting research and assisting with production tasks in a multi-task environment. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a team spirit, a can-do attitude, and the ability to maintain positive client relationships.\nWhat You’ll Do:\nCore Responsibilities\n Strategic Planning: Leads the development of Airport Master Plans, regional transportation plans, and capital improvement programs (CIP).\n Regulatory Compliance: Applies expert knowledge of FAA Advisory Circulars (Acs) and federal/state aviation regulations to ensure designs for airfields and vertiports meet safety and land-use standards.\nTechnical Analysis: Conducts complex data analysis for aviation forecasting, runway utilization, and airspace capacity studies.\nProject Leadership: Manages project budgets, schedules, and deliverables, often serving as a Task Lead or assistant Project Manager.\nStakeholder Engagement: Facilitates public hearings and coordinates with airport tenants, airlines, and community groups. \nWhat You Need To Succeed:\nTypical Qualifications\nEducation: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Aviation Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.\nExperience: Usually requires 3-8 years of post-graduate experience in airport or environmental planning.\nTechnical Skills: Proficiency in industry-standard software like AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and AviPLAN, plus GIS/ArcView, Adobe Creative Suite, and advanced Excel skills \n Certifications: Certifications: CM - AAAE and/or AICP certification preferred, but not required\nAbility to resolve sophisticated client challenges by applying a nuanced, context-aware approach to conflict resolution (Professional Engineer) are often highly preferred at this\nDemonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills\nCOMPENSATION\nThe approximate compensation range for this position is $89,043 to $140,243 per year. 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