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Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Aviation Planner to join our team in Raleigh, NC.

The Senior Aviation Planner is responsible for leading and managing complex airport planning projects with a primary focus on landside planning, airport access studies, parking and curbside analyses, terminal-area planning, and traffic simulation modelling. This position serves as a technical leader, project manager, and client relationship manager, supporting airport clients through all phases of planning projects while contributing to business development, marketing, and strategic growth initiatives.

The ideal candidate combines strong aviation planning expertise with experience in VISSIM traffic modelling, project management, client engagement, and proposal development.

Your role

  • Lead airport planning studies for commercial service, reliever, and general aviation airports.
  • Prepare and manage Airport Master Plans, Airport Layout Plans (ALPs), terminal area studies, aviation demand forecasts, and feasibility studies.
  • Conduct landside planning analyses, including:
    • Airport roadway systems.
    • Terminal frontage and curbside operations.
    • Parking demand and capacity analyses.
    • Rental car facility planning.
    • Ground transportation planning.
    • Airport access and circulation studies.
  • Evaluate airport operational, infrastructure, and development needs utilizing FAA guidance and industry best practices.
  • Develop planning recommendations that balance operational efficiency, safety, customer experience, and airport growth objectives.
  • Coordinate with airport stakeholders, airlines, government agencies, and consultant teams.
Architecture & Planning

Location

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America

Job Type

Part time

Ref

R-165609

Salary range

-

About you


  • Bachelor's degree in Airport Planning, Aviation Management, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, or a related field required. Master's degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 15 years of progressive airport planning experience, including leadership of complex airport planning assignments for commercial service, reliever, and general aviation airports.
  • Demonstrated experience preparing and managing Airport Master Plans, Airport Layout Plans (ALPs), aviation demand forecasts, terminal area studies, and airport feasibility studies.
  • Strong knowledge of FAA regulations, Advisory Circulars, airport design standards, and industry best practices related to airport planning and development.
  • Experience conducting landside planning analyses, including airport access and circulation, roadway systems, terminal frontage operations, parking demand assessments, rental car facility planning, and ground transportation planning.
  • Proven ability to evaluate airport operational, infrastructure, and development needs and develop strategic planning recommendations.
  • Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are 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.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'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. We're 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 $102,000 - $171,000 annually hourly depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.


Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability

Please review AtkinsRéalis' Equal Opportunity Statement here.

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