The Airport Planner will, under the direction of the Director of Airport Planning, develop airport planning documents and programs for Reliever Airports. The position is responsible for the planning and coordination of long-term plans/master plans and airport layout plans, building relationships with other MAC departments, airport tenants and with other governmental jurisdictions, and the Federal Aviation Administration, MnDOT Aeronautics, and the Metropolitan Council. Other responsibilities may include assisting the Director of Planning with airport zoning and variance processes, environmental review processes for facility development, as well as assisting with Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) related planning task items as required. The successful candidate will have an interest in and passion for aviation, have vision, excellent critical thinking skills, and the ability to execute planning projects with guidance from the Director of Planning.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in aviation planning or Airport Planning and Management, Urban, Regional or City Planning, Engineering, Environmental Planning, Architecture or a related field.
• Three or more years of airport planning experience
• In lieu of a degree, seven years of airport planning experience
• Knowledge and application of planning project workflows. Ability to execute projects in a timely manner.
• Ability to create relationships with agencies to effectively communicate messaging.
• Experience with general aviation comprehensive plans as well as Airport Layout Plans (ALPs).
• Understanding of project budgets, timelines, and execution of planning projects.
• Understanding of FAA rules, regulations, guidelines, advisory circulars
• Ability to oversee multiple projects at once, while ensuring the highest quality of planning is achieved.
• Ability to prepare, execute, and facilitate stakeholder outreach efforts with supervision.
• Familiar with state and federal airport programs, criteria and standards to planning projects.
• Knowledge of airport planning and environmental document processes.
• Experience with reviewing and developing approvable FAA forecast documents.
• Intermediate skill level using Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Experience with either AutoCAD, GIS, SIMMOD, or Path Planner; and possess an understanding of the appropriate level of graphic support needed to convey ideas, alternatives, and general information to the public.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including experience with effective presentations to large groups.

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