Senior Aviation Planner at Michael Baker International in Tampa, Florida

Job Description:

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering, development, intelligence and technology solutions with global reach and mobility. The firm offers a comprehensive range of innovative services and solutions in support of federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of private development and commercial clients. Michael Baker International’s focus is on the safety and security of people across the world through planning and engineering improvements to infrastructure and the environment, and through protection of our quality of life and freedom in support of national and international security. With more than $1 billion in annual revenue, Michael Baker International has more than 5,000 employees in over 80 offices located across the U.S. and internationally, and is ranked as the 26th largest design firm in the U.S. by Engineering News Record (ENR).
Michael Baker International’s Mission is to make a difference by providing innovative solutions to sustain the future and further the safety, security and quality of life for people across the globe by providing the highest level of expertise, unmatched quality and effective project teams for a diverse range of projects and clients.
Michael Baker International offers excellent benefit packages that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Additional Paid Time Off, Flex-Time, 401-K Retirement Plan, Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Credit Union. To learn more, please visit us on the web at www.mbakerintl.com . Michael Baker International is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran/e-Verify Employer

WHO WE ARE

Michael Baker International is a global leader in Engineering, Architecture and Consulting professionals dedicated to developing and implementing innovative solutions to the world's infrastructure and environmental challenges. Supported by more than 3,000 employees in nearly 100 locations across the United States, we provide a full continuum of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. Our clients include U.S. federal, state and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker is committed to delivering a standard of excellence that fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement to help solve our clients' complex challenges.

AVIATION PRACTICE

From airport master plan development to new runway design, Michael Baker International knows the business of airports - from the smallest general aviation facilities to the busiest international airports in the world. 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.

DESCRIPTION

The Senior Aviation Planner will manage the preparation, and QA and QC of airport planning documents on general aviation and commercial service airports. Planning documents may include but are not limited to: airport master plans, airport layout plans, exhibit "A" property maps, creation of alternatives and design standards for environmental assessments, site selection studies, aeronautical surveys, instrument approach feasibility studies, safety and security analysis, justification analyses and benefit cost analysis studies. Keep current with FAA planning and design aspects. Duties include:

• Produce airport master planning, system planning, airfield planning, terminal planning, airspace planning, and environmental studies.
• Prepare technical presentations, reports, scopes of work, budgets, and schedules for airport planning studies.
• Apply FAA/ICAO/IATA criteria and regulations to effectively communicate and collaborate with project team and clients.
• Develop, elaborate, and evaluate planning concept alternatives for major elements of airport infrastructure including airfield, passenger terminal, landside access, cargo, and support areas.
• Work on several projects or issues concurrently.
• Participate in public meetings, public hearings, agency meetings, and coordinate with airport users.
• Assist with business development and proposal preparation.
• We are committed to the growth of our internal personnel and we support this with world class learning and development that leads to career advancement!
• A Senior Aviation Planner will typically progress into an Aviation Planner Lead
• There are also many opportunities to advance or move laterally into other areas of interest within the business!

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• B.S./B.A. Degree in Aviation Management, Aeronautical Science or Planning.
• Minimum of 12 plus years of aviation planning experience at regional and commercial service airports.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communications skills are required for our fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of FAA Advisory circulars and orders that pertain to airport planning and design.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, GIS, Airports GIS and Microsoft Office.
• Professional certifications (i.e. AICP, AAAE AAE or CM, PMP) are a plus!

MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL EEO STATEMENT

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.