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ARA

Junior Civil Engineer (Analyst)

Dallas, TX · On-site

$56K - $65K/yr

ARA is seeking entry-level civil engineers with an interest in pavement engineering to work ... Aviation Directorate. Opportunities are available in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Our pavement ...

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AspectEntry Level Aviation ScienceFlight Operations Assistant
Required CredentialsAssociate's or Bachelor's in Aviation, certifications like FAA Part 107 (for drone operations), basic safety trainingHigh school diploma or equivalent, FAA certifications, safety and communication training
Work EnvironmentAirports, maintenance facilities, offices, labsAirports, airline offices, flight decks, ground operations
Employer & Industry UsageAirlines, airports, aerospace companies, government agenciesAirlines, charter services, ground handling companies

Entry Level Aviation Science roles focus on foundational knowledge of aviation principles, safety, and technical skills, often involving classroom and lab work. Flight Operations Assistants primarily support flight scheduling, ground operations, and communication tasks. While both roles are essential in the aviation industry, they differ in responsibilities and required credentials, with Entry Level Aviation Science providing a broader technical foundation and Flight Operations Assistants focusing on operational support.

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Engineering Technician I - Civil Aviation

Engineering Technician I - Civil Aviation

HNTB

Kansas City, MO

$20.75 - $28/hr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

HNTB rating

9.2

Company rating: 9.2 out of 10

Based on 21 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

What We're Looking For

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 is an entry-level position in a team environment, with primary responsibilities including preparing drawings in AutoCAD and assisting with other aspects of plan preparation, such as information gathering and data transfer. The focus of the tasks will generally be on Civil Aviation Airfield Design.

What You'll Do:

  • Assists in the preparation of construction details, design plans, reports, and relevant project related materials utilizing computer aided drafting, design software and various other computer software packages.
  • Transfers information in numerical, written and sketched, or electronic format from sources such as legal descriptions, survey data, aerial photographs and computer files to final plans and maps.
  • Assist in coordinating with engineers and project managers to understand project requirements and verify design details according to company standards and best practices.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

  • Associate of Science in Drafting or Technical School or related, or
  • In lieu education, 2 years of relevant experience

Additional Information

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Locations:

Kansas City, MO, Overland Park, KS (Sprint Parkway)

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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.

Industry

Construction

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Kansas City, MO, US

Year founded

1914

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