Airport Terminal Planner
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
Prepares technical reports for airport planning studies. * Interprets and oversees airport simulation models. * Highly responsive to client requests. * Prepares stakeholder and public presentations.
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
Prepares technical reports for airport planning studies. * Interprets and oversees airport simulation models. * Highly responsive to client requests. * Prepares stakeholder and public presentations.
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
Prepares technical reports for airport planning studies. * Interprets and oversees airport simulation models. * Highly responsive to client requests. * Prepares stakeholder and public presentations.
Prepares technical reports for airport planning studies. * Interprets and oversees airport simulation models. * Highly responsive to client requests. * Prepares stakeholder and public presentations.
Prepares technical reports for airport planning studies. * Interprets and oversees airport simulation models. * Highly responsive to client requests. * Prepares stakeholder and public presentations.
Chicago, IL · On-site
Prepares technical reports for airport planning studies. * Interprets and oversees airport simulation models. * Highly responsive to client requests. * Prepares stakeholder and public presentations.
Chicago, IL · On-site
Prepares technical reports for airport planning studies. * Interprets and oversees airport simulation models. * Highly responsive to client requests. * Prepares stakeholder and public presentations.
Las Vegas, NV · On-site
Prepares technical reports for airport planning studies. * Interprets and oversees airport simulation models. * Highly responsive to client requests. * Prepares stakeholder and public presentations.
Las Vegas, NV · On-site
Prepares technical reports for airport planning studies. * Interprets and oversees airport simulation models. * Highly responsive to client requests. * Prepares stakeholder and public presentations.
Arlington, VA · On-site
Prepares technical reports for airport planning studies. * Interprets and oversees airport simulation models. * Highly responsive to client requests. * Prepares stakeholder and public presentations.
Arlington, VA · On-site
Prepares technical reports for airport planning studies. * Interprets and oversees airport simulation models. * Highly responsive to client requests. * Prepares stakeholder and public presentations.
Boston, MA · On-site
$100K - $156K/yr
Prepares technical reports for airport planning studies. * Interprets and oversees airport simulation models. * Highly responsive to client requests. * Prepares stakeholder and public presentations.
Boston, MA · On-site
$100K - $156K/yr
Prepares technical reports for airport planning studies. * Interprets and oversees airport simulation models. * Highly responsive to client requests. * Prepares stakeholder and public presentations.
Charlotte, NC · On-site
Prepares technical reports for airport planning studies. * Interprets and oversees airport simulation models. * Highly responsive to client requests. * Prepares stakeholder and public presentations.
Charlotte, NC · On-site
Prepares technical reports for airport planning studies. * Interprets and oversees airport simulation models. * Highly responsive to client requests. * Prepares stakeholder and public presentations.
Boston, MA · On-site
Prepares technical reports for airport planning studies. * Interprets and oversees airport simulation models. * Highly responsive to client requests. * Prepares stakeholder and public presentations.
Boston, MA · On-site
Prepares technical reports for airport planning studies. * Interprets and oversees airport simulation models. * Highly responsive to client requests. * Prepares stakeholder and public presentations.
Kansas City, MO · On-site
Prepares technical reports for airport planning studies. * Interprets and oversees airport simulation models. * Highly responsive to client requests. * Prepares stakeholder and public presentations.
Kansas City, MO · On-site
Prepares technical reports for airport planning studies. * Interprets and oversees airport simulation models. * Highly responsive to client requests. * Prepares stakeholder and public presentations.
Wilmington, NC · On-site
$80K - $100K/yr
The Aviation Planner collaborates with airport authorities, engineers, government agencies, and stakeholders to support safe, efficient, and sustainable airport operations and development. Key ...
Wilmington, NC · On-site
$80K - $100K/yr
The Aviation Planner collaborates with airport authorities, engineers, government agencies, and stakeholders to support safe, efficient, and sustainable airport operations and development. Key ...
In this role, you will play a key part in shaping airport and aviation system planning efforts across the region, partnering with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative and sustainable ...
In this role, you will play a key part in shaping airport and aviation system planning efforts across the region, partnering with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative and sustainable ...
This role works closely with airport sponsors, FAA representatives, engineers, environmental ... The Aviation Planner Team Lead plays a critical role in advancing safe, efficient, sustainable, and ...
This role works closely with airport sponsors, FAA representatives, engineers, environmental ... The Aviation Planner Team Lead plays a critical role in advancing safe, efficient, sustainable, and ...
$80K - $100K/yr
The Aviation Planner collaborates with airport authorities, engineers, government agencies, and stakeholders to support safe, efficient, and sustainable airport operations and development. Key ...
Quick apply
$80K - $100K/yr
The Aviation Planner collaborates with airport authorities, engineers, government agencies, and stakeholders to support safe, efficient, and sustainable airport operations and development. Key ...
This role works closely with airport sponsors, FAA representatives, engineers, environmental ... The Aviation Planner Team Lead plays a critical role in advancing safe, efficient, sustainable, and ...
Quick apply
This role works closely with airport sponsors, FAA representatives, engineers, environmental ... The Aviation Planner Team Lead plays a critical role in advancing safe, efficient, sustainable, and ...
This role works closely with airport sponsors, FAA representatives, engineers, environmental ... The Aviation Planner Team Lead plays a critical role in advancing safe, efficient, sustainable, and ...
Quick apply
This role works closely with airport sponsors, FAA representatives, engineers, environmental ... The Aviation Planner Team Lead plays a critical role in advancing safe, efficient, sustainable, and ...
This role works closely with airport sponsors, FAA representatives, engineers, environmental ... The Aviation Planner Team Lead plays a critical role in advancing safe, efficient, sustainable, and ...
This role works closely with airport sponsors, FAA representatives, engineers, environmental ... The Aviation Planner Team Lead plays a critical role in advancing safe, efficient, sustainable, and ...
Boise, ID · On-site
This role works closely with airport sponsors, FAA representatives, engineers, environmental ... The Aviation Planner Team Lead plays a critical role in advancing safe, efficient, sustainable, and ...
Boise, ID · On-site
This role works closely with airport sponsors, FAA representatives, engineers, environmental ... The Aviation Planner Team Lead plays a critical role in advancing safe, efficient, sustainable, and ...
Denver, CO · On-site
This role works closely with airport sponsors, FAA representatives, engineers, environmental ... The Aviation Planner Team Lead plays a critical role in advancing safe, efficient, sustainable, and ...
Denver, CO · On-site
This role works closely with airport sponsors, FAA representatives, engineers, environmental ... The Aviation Planner Team Lead plays a critical role in advancing safe, efficient, sustainable, and ...
Wilmington, NC · On-site
$80 - $100/hr
The Aviation Planner collaborates with airport authorities, engineers, government agencies, and stakeholders to support safe, efficient, and sustainable airport operations and development. Key ...
Wilmington, NC · On-site
$80 - $100/hr
The Aviation Planner collaborates with airport authorities, engineers, government agencies, and stakeholders to support safe, efficient, and sustainable airport operations and development. Key ...
The Aviation Planner is responsible for planning, developing, and coordinating airport and aviation-related projects. This role involves conducting aviation studies, preparing master plans ...
The Aviation Planner is responsible for planning, developing, and coordinating airport and aviation-related projects. This role involves conducting aviation studies, preparing master plans ...
$45.5K - $54.5K
15% of jobs
$58.5K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$54.5K - $63.5K
23% of jobs
$63.5K - $72.5K
12% of jobs
The median wage is $73.6K / yr.
$72.5K - $81.5K
4% of jobs
$81.5K - $90.5K
4% of jobs
$90.5K - $99.5K
4% of jobs
$99.5K - $108.5K
11% of jobs
$110.8K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$108.5K - $117.5K
9% of jobs
$117.5K - $126.5K
9% of jobs
$126.5K - $135.5K
4% of jobs
$135.5K - $144.5K
4% of jobs
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$88.1K
$144.5K
Airport planners contribute to the design and layouts for aviation facilities. As an airport planner, your duties may include researching and studying the area to decide the best placement for runways, terminals, maintenance buildings, and roads within the airport. You may work for non-commercial airlines and help determine where to build cargo terminals and non-commercial airports. Airport planners are also involved in large-scale projects for airport improvements and expansions, or targeted projects to reduce noise or improve traffic flow.
| Aspect | Airport Planner | Airport Engineer |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Bachelor's in urban planning, civil engineering, or related field; often certifications in planning or project management | Bachelor's or higher in civil engineering or related; engineering licenses may be preferred |
| Work Environment | Office-based with site visits; involved in planning, design, and development phases | Field and office work; focused on construction, infrastructure, and technical engineering solutions |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Airports, government agencies, consulting firms | Construction firms, airport authorities, engineering consultancies |
While both roles support airport development, Airport Planners focus on designing airport layouts and future expansion plans, whereas Airport Engineers handle the technical engineering aspects of construction and infrastructure. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.
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What We're Looking For
It is an exciting time to join HNTB's aviation planning practice! We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with excellent analytical and communication skills and a passion for aviation to help deliver our large portfolio of aviation planning projects at the nation's largest and most exciting airports. The successful candidate will broad experience in one or more of the following aviation planning disciplines: landside, terminal, airside, economics, or environmental. This position can be located at a variety of HNTB office locations.What You'll Do:
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Locations:
Arlington, VA (Alexandria), Boston, MA, Charlotte, NC, Chicago, IL, Kansas City, MO, Las Vegas, NV (Via Austi Parkway), Los Angeles, CA (Figueroa Street), Oakland, CA.
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The approximate pay range for Massachusetts is $100,048.18 - $156,485.61. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state..
The approximate pay range for Los Angeles Metro Area and Orange County, CA is $95,879.51 - $149,965.37. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state..
The approximate pay range for the California San Francisco Bay Area is $104,216.85 - $163,005.83. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state..
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The approximate pay range for Nevada is $87,542.15 - $136,924.92. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state..
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The approximate pay range for Illinois is $91,710.82 - $143,445.15. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state..
The approximate nation wide pay range for this position is $83,373.48 - $163,005.83. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state..
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1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Kansas City, MO, US
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