Airport Master Planner

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Your impact

The Junior Airport Planner will manage the preparation of airport planning studies on general aviation and commercial service airports. Planning studies may include but are not limited to airport master plans, airport layout plans, creation of alternatives, site selection studies, aeronautical surveys, landing approach feasibility studies, safety and security analysis, justification studies and benefit cost analysis studies. Keep current with ICAO/DGCA planning and design aspects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and contribute to airport master planning, airport system planning, airfield planning, terminal planning, airspace planning, and environmental studies;
• Designing, analysing and planning of airside and terminal concepts;
• Perform research, gather data and carry out assessment/analysis to support airport planning studies;
• Prepare technical presentations, reports, review scopes of work for airport planning studies;
• Able to work on multiple projects or assignments concurrently;
• Proactive action or co-ordination with the wider (global) aviation team and other project team members. Able to communicate effectively within internal Jacobs Aviation Team;
• Assist with business development and proposal preparation;
• Meticulous with strong analytical and problem-solving skills; and
• Support the aviation team in pursuits and business development activities
  
  
  

Experience

• Airport master planning;
• Demand and capacity analysis;
• Facilities programming;
• Airfield and apron planning;
• Terminal interfacing like HOS, FLB & PBB analyses;
• Airfield simulation modelling;
• OLS modelling; and
• Support facility planning
  
  
  

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s Degree in aviation management, Aeronautical Science or Planning
• Master’s Degree in Airport Planning and Management / Aviation Management
  
  
  

KEY COMPETENCY -Technical Skills

• Airport design and master planning;
• Software skill to accomplish specific planning tasks through Avi PLAN or equivalent software;
• Preparation of Technical reports and presentations;
• Comprehend and apply ICAO/IATA/DGCA/AAI criteria to the design and communicate/collaborate with project team and clients;
• Assist with business development and proposal preparation; and
• Professional certifications are a plus
  
  
  

KEY COMPETENCY - Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills;
• Problem Solving Skills;
• Communication Skills-Oral, Written & Listening;
• Process Orientation; and
• Strong data analysis and presentational skills
  
  
  

At Jacobs we value people. Having the right balance of belonging, career and lifestyle enables us to consistently deliver and exceed clients’ expectations.

Working alongside industry leaders, you will have the opportunity to develop your career working on key projects in an environment which encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation. To support your professional growth, Jacobs flexible working arrangements, extended leave options and a host of social, health and wellbeing events and initiatives will underpin our commitment to you.

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