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HNTB

Aviation Planner - Entry Level

Oakland, CA · On-site

$74K - $111K/yr

Supports capacity analyses for airport facilities. * Develops concepts and alternative drawings using AutoCAD, Revit, and ArcGIS. * Prepares technical reports for airport planning studies.

HNTB

Aviation Planner - Entry Level

Los Angeles, CA

$74K - $111K/yr

Supports capacity analyses for airport facilities. * Develops concepts and alternative drawings using AutoCAD, Revit, and ArcGIS. * Prepares technical reports for airport planning studies.

Bolton & Menk, Inc.

Aviation Planner

Raleigh, NC · On-site

  • Medical

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This role will include Airport Master plans and Airport Layout plans, as well as the associated environmental planning and natural resource management strategies, relevant to aviation projects. In ...

Bolton & Menk, Inc

Aviation Planner

Raleigh, NC

This role will include Airport Master plans and Airport Layout plans, as well as the associated environmental planning and natural resource management strategies, relevant to aviation projects. In ...

Michael Baker International

Aviation Planner

Peachtree Corners, GA · Hybrid

$89K - $140K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Knowing that airports are a key economic driver and source of pride for the geographic areas they ... We are hiring an Aviation Planner to support our Aviation team. The position requires strong ...

Kimley-Horn

Aviation Planner

Fort Lauderdale, FL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

The team is seeking someone creative and driven to manage airport landside planning and implementation projects for a growing team serving a strong market. This is a great opportunity for someone ...

Kimley-Horn

Aviation Planner

Fort Lauderdale, FL

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

The team is seeking someone creative and driven to manage airport landside planning and implementation projects for a growing team serving a strong market. This is a great opportunity for someone ...

Kimley-Horn

Aviation Planner

Fort Lauderdale, FL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

The team is seeking someone creative and driven to manage airport landside planning and implementation projects for a growing team serving a strong market. This is a great opportunity for someone ...

Kimley-Horn

Aviation Planner

Fort Lauderdale, FL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

The team is seeking someone creative and driven to manage airport landside planning and implementation projects for a growing team serving a strong market. This is a great opportunity for someone ...

McFarland Johnson

Aviation Planner

Brownsville, TX

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Airport master plans and layout plans. * AutoCAD drawing development. * AviPlan aircraft and ... Bachelor's degree in Urban/Regional Planning, Aviation Management, or related field. * 3-6 years of ...

McFarland-Johnson Inc

Aviation Planner

Brownsville, TX · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Category Planning Description At McFarland Johnson (MJ), you'll own your future . We're a 100 ... Airport master plans and layout plans. * AutoCAD drawing development. * AviPlan aircraft and ...

Flexjet

International Flight Planner

Cleveland, OH

Coordinate all aspects of international flight planning and logistics, including handling, airport slots, PPRs, permits (charter, landing, overflight), fuel releases, parking, parking, ground ...

Flexjet

International Flight Planner

Cleveland, OH · On-site

Coordinate all aspects of international flight planning and logistics, including handling, airport slots, PPRs, permits (charter, landing, overflight), fuel releases, parking, parking, ground ...

Flexjet

International Flight Planner

Cleveland, OH · On-site

Coordinate all aspects of international flight planning and logistics, including handling, airport slots, PPRs, permits (charter, landing, overflight), fuel releases, parking, parking, ground ...

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How much do airport planner jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for airport planner in the United States is $88,077.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59,000.00 and $115,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an airport planner do?

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.

What does an airport planner do?

An airport planner is responsible for designing, developing, and managing airport facilities to ensure they meet current and future needs. Their work involves planning the layout of runways, terminals, and support facilities while considering safety, efficiency, and regulatory requirements. Airport planners collaborate with engineers, government agencies, and airlines to create master plans that guide airport growth and improvements. They also assess environmental impacts, forecast passenger and cargo trends, and ensure compliance with federal and local regulations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an airport planner, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Airport Planner, you need expertise in urban planning, aviation regulations, and airport design, usually supported by a degree in urban planning, engineering, or a related field. Familiarity with GIS software, AutoCAD, FAA regulations, and project management tools is often required. Strong analytical thinking, communication, and stakeholder management skills help distinguish top performers in this role. These skills are critical for ensuring efficient, safe, and sustainable airport development that meets regulatory standards and community needs.

What are some common challenges airport planners face when balancing regulatory requirements and operational needs?

Airport Planners frequently juggle strict regulatory standards, such as safety and environmental guidelines, while also ensuring that airport facilities meet current and future operational demands. This often involves coordinating with multiple stakeholders—airlines, government agencies, engineers, and the public—to create plans that are both compliant and practical. Navigating these competing priorities requires strong communication skills, up-to-date knowledge of aviation regulations, and adaptability. Successfully balancing these factors is key to developing efficient, safe, and sustainable airport infrastructure.

What is the difference between Airport Planner vs Airport Engineer?

AspectAirport PlannerAirport Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in urban planning, civil engineering, or related field; often certifications in planning or project managementBachelor's or higher in civil engineering or related; engineering licenses may be preferred
Work EnvironmentOffice-based with site visits; involved in planning, design, and development phasesField and office work; focused on construction, infrastructure, and technical engineering solutions
Employer & Industry UsageAirports, government agencies, consulting firmsConstruction 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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Infographic showing various Airport Planner job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $88,077 per year, or $42.3 per hour.

Aviation Planner - Entry Level

HNTB

Oakland, CA • On-site

$74K - $111K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago

HNTB rating

9.2

Company rating: 9.2 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

What We're Looking For

It is an exciting time to join HNTB's integrated aviation planning and environmental 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 bring experience in either drawing based software (AutoCAD, Revit, etc.) and/or data analysis/programming languages (Excel, VBA, Python, etc,). This position can be located at one of several HNTB offices where we have a nucleus of aviation planning staff.
At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.
This opportunity entails being responsible for applying planning strategies utilizing various technologies and tools to gather and analyze data, assess outcomes, and develop reporting and visuals to effectively communicate findings. This position assists with tasks for planning projects including research, studies, and documentation, coordinating with inter-disciplinary team members, from concept development through project completion.

What You'll Do:

  • Researches and collects raw data, organizes, analyzes and provides review of the data for use in projects and for further analysis.
  • Performs project analysis using technical guidance and software.
  • Assists project team members with various support tasks such as development of maps, exhibits, presentation materials, and reporting.
  • Conducts research on issues, policies, and concepts pertaining to planning. Assists in the development of conceptual planning alternatives for urban and transportation planning projects
  • Performs tasks related to the preparation and production of plans, studies, reports, and environmental documents for transportation and infrastructure projects.
  • Assists in stakeholder and public participation process.
  • Maintains records, collections and files related to specific projects.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Engineering, or related field

What You'll Bring:

  • Prepares technical work for a wide variety of airport planning and preliminary design projects.
  • Supports capacity analyses for airport facilities.
  • Develops concepts and alternative drawings using AutoCAD, Revit, and ArcGIS.
  • Prepares technical reports for airport planning studies.
  • Constructs and uses airport simulation models (AirTOP, VISSIM, etc.).
  • Highly responsive to client requests.
  • Prepares stakeholder and public presentations.

What We Prefer:

  • Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Aviation Management, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field and 2 years of experience.
  • Prior airport planning experience
  • Passion for the aviation industry.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

Additional Information

Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards

Click here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.#NF #Aviation

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Locations:

Boston, MA, Los Angeles, CA (Figueroa Street), Oakland, CA, Santa Ana, CA (Irvine)

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The approximate pay range for Massachusetts is $71,233.98 - $106,850.97. 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 Los Angeles Metro Area and Orange County, CA is $68,265.89 - $102,398.85. 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 the California San Francisco Bay Area is $74,202.07 - $111,303.10. 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 nation wide pay range for this position is $59,361.65 - $111,303.10. 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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NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:

HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.

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At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Kansas City, MO, US

Year founded

1914

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