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Kimley-Horn

Aviation Planner

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Our Fort Lauderdale Aviation team has experienced sustained practice growth. The team is seeking someone creative and driven to manage airport landside planning and implementation projects for a ...

Bolton & Menk, Inc

Aviation Planner

Raleigh, NC

Join Bolton & Menk and start leading aviation planning projects within our Aviation Services team and help foster our mission that All People Should Live in Safe, Sustainable and Beautiful ...

Bolton & Menk, Inc.

Aviation Planner

Raleigh, NC · On-site

Join Bolton & Menk and start leading aviation planning projects within our Aviation Services team and help foster our mission that All People Should Live in Safe, Sustainable and Beautiful ...

Bolton & Menk, Inc.

Aviation Planner

Raleigh, NC · On-site

Join Bolton & Menk and start leading aviation planning projects within our Aviation Services team and help foster our mission that All People Should Live in Safe, Sustainable and Beautiful ...

Dassault Aviation

AVIATION PLANNER

Melbourne, FL · On-site

$75K - $99K/yr

Do you have five (5) years direct broad experience in aviation, strong skills in reading and ... The Planner plans and schedules both short and long-term maintenance requirements while working ...

McFarland Johnson

Aviation Planner

Brownsville, TX

McFarland Johnson is offering an exciting opportunity for an Aviation Planner to join our growing and dynamic Aviation Division . We are further expanding our Brownsville, Texas operation and looking ...

Ardurra

Aviation Planner - Team Lead

Boise, ID · On-site

The Aviation Planner Team Lead serves as a technical leader and project manager, applying advanced aviation planning principles, FAA regulations, and industry best practices to guide ...

Ardurra

Aviation Planner - Team Lead

Denver, CO

The Aviation Planner Team Lead serves as a technical leader and project manager, applying advanced aviation planning principles, FAA regulations, and industry best practices to guide ...

Ardurra

Aviation Planner - Team Lead

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

The Aviation Planner Team Lead serves as a technical leader and project manager, applying advanced aviation planning principles, FAA regulations, and industry best practices to guide ...

McFarland-Johnson Inc

Aviation Planner

Brownsville, TX · On-site

McFarland Johnson is offering an exciting opportunity for an Aviation Planner to join our growing and dynamic Aviation Division . We are further expanding our Brownsville, Texas operation and looking ...

Ardurra

Aviation Planner - Team Lead

San Jose, CA · On-site

The Aviation Planner Team Lead serves as a technical leader and project manager, applying advanced aviation planning principles, FAA regulations, and industry best practices to guide ...

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Aviation Planner

Kimley-Horn

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 13 days ago

Kimley-Horn rating

8.9

Company rating: 8.9 out of 10

Based on 86 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

54th of 449 rated engineering

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn's Fort Lauderdale, Florida (FL) office is seeking a engineer or landside planner with 5+ years of experience to join their Aviation team! This is not a remote position.

Our Fort Lauderdale Aviation team has experienced sustained practice growth. 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 looking to not only manage project production and directly interface with our clients, but become a trusted advisor to our clients, mentor younger staff, and help grow our Aviation team.

Responsibilities

You will have the opportunity to assist with the development of airport master plans, statewide system plans, on-call aviation planning services, and support and collaborate with multiple project managers and team members in general planning tasks.

Responsibilities may include:

  • Contribute to the production and delivery of multi-modal transportation systems planning, including data collection, analysis, and technical reporting at airports and seaports.
  • Support all steps of an aviation planning project, including:
    • Initial data gathering and needs identification
    • Goals setting and visioning
    • Development of recommended strategies and design concepts
    • Prioritization and cost estimating
    • Development of technical and public-facing documentation and presentations
Qualifications
  • 5+ years of work experience as an aviation planner
  • Bachelors or Masters Degree in a relevant field
  • PE or AICP Certification preferred
  • Strong writing/verbal skills
  • Working knowledge of graphic software programs (Adobe Photoshop, Sketchup, InDesign, Illustrator)
  • Working knowledge of GIS/ArcView
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
  • Positive attitude and a strong work ethic
  • Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines
  • Detail-oriented team player with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment
  • Ability to work independently and as a team
Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it- that's why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn's placement on the Fortune "100 Best Companies to Work" list for 19 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

  • Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
  • Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
  • Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
  • Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.
Education:Bachelor's DegreeEmployment Type: FULL_TIME

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We are a full-service consulting firm that provides a wide range of infrastructure and land development planning and engineering services to both public and private clients. Though we have more than 6,000 employees in 100+ offices, we pride ourselves on our small company feel. At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People--clients and employees--are at the forefront of our business. Clients know we are laser-focused on their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to see our staff flourish, one and all. Both groups know that with Kimley-Horn, they can expect more and experience better.

Industry

Specialized design services

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Raleigh, NC, US

Year founded

1967

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