Senior Aviation Planner (AAM)

Job Description

Overview

AtkinsRealis is looking for a Senior Aviation Planner with a focus on advanced air mobility (AAM). This position is based in either our Melbourne FL; Orlando FL; Auburndale FL; or Tampa FL office and works alongside other staff to plan and coordinate strategic AAM projects in Florida and nationwide. Occasional airport planning support outside of the AAM practice may be required. This position is primarily remote with some office days and travel required.

Your role

• Leads and supports the development evaluation and delivery of airport and AAM planning projects using tools such as AutoCAD Civil 3D AviPLAN and other industry-standard software.

• Applies expert knowledge of FAA Advisory Circulars (ACs) guidance airspace determinations updates to Airport Master Records and regulatory standards to ensure airfield heliport/vertiport and landside concepts meet current and emerging requirements.

• Analyzes and interprets aviation data related to aircraft operations runway and airspace utilization airfield geometry and multimodal integration to inform planning recommendations.

• Reviews existing aviation policy and provide recommendations for improvement on topics such as advanced air mobility infrastructure permitting or funding.

• Contributes technical expertise to AAM initiatives including heliport/vertiport planning facility siting airspace considerations and integration with or upgrade of existing airport infrastructure.

• Prepares and reviews high-quality technical reports planning studies exhibits and client deliverables ensuring clarity accuracy and consistency with project objectives.

• Supports client-facing communications by drafting or reviewing proposed media statements briefing materials and speech or presentation talking points on AAM topics for delivery by senior leadership collaborating with communications professionals to ensure messaging is accurate accessible and aligned with broader outreach strategies.

• Collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams project managers and clients working both independently and collectively to meet schedules and deliverables.

• Mentors junior staff by sharing technical knowledge reviewing work products and supporting professional development.

• Stays current with evolving AAM concepts FAA policies and best industry practices proactively identifying opportunities to enhance project approaches and outcomes.

• Upholds AtkinsRéalis ethics quality standards and professional conduct in all aspects of project delivery and client engagement.

• Serves as staff augmentation for interested clients.

• Attends and make presentations at conferences and other events on topics such as advanced air mobility.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

About you

• Requires a Bachelors or Masters degree in Planning or related field.

• Requires a minimum of five (5) years experience since a Bachelors degree or four (4) years experience post a Masters degree.

• Demonstrated knowledge of AAM: state of the industry industry trends industry players etc.

• Demonstrated familiarity with airside and landside aviation planning projects including airports and emerging AAM facilities.

• Demonstrated knowledge of FAA Advisory Circulars (ACs) guidance and regulatory standards relating to airport/heliport/vertiport design.

• Demonstrated knowledge of aviation infrastructure permitting processes.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to produce clear well-organized technical writing and professional communications for both internal teams and clients.

• Demonstrated interdisciplinary experience.

• Demonstrated experience working with working groups committees and advisory groups.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and CAD-based software to support analysis documentation and planning deliverables.

• Ability to research interpret and synthesize airport and aviation data to support planning studies and informed decision-making.

• Working knowledge of AviPLAN is preferred with the ability to apply modeling outputs to planning and operational analyses.

• Experience with Canva or similar visual communication tools is desirable to support presentation-quality graphics and client-facing materials.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis our valuesSafety Integrity Collaboration Innovation and Excellenceare more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture guide our decisions and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow succeed and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical dental vision company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting employee stock purchase plan Paid Time Off leaves of absences options flexible work options recognition and employee satisfaction programs employee assistance program and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

About AtkinsRéalis

Were AtkinsRéalis a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people data and technology to transform the worlds infrastructure and energy systems. Together with our industry partners and clients and our global team of consultants designers engineers and project managers we can change the world. Were committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $82000-$137000 annually depending on skills experience and geographical location.

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