Aviation Planner

Avia NG Airport Consultants represents the NextGen in airport consulting and brings together a unique team of experienced engineers, planners, technologists and pilots that share a passion for airports and aviation. We take pride in creating and fostering a work environment where each person is treated as an individual and not a number. This passion motivates and drives us to deliver timely, high quality and innovative services to our clients and business partners.

We like to think this has been the reason we’ve been growing so rapidly, because our employees are just as important as our clients. We treat all with integrity and foster transparency in our work - this is what fuels our success.

We are currently seeking a Junior to Intermediate Aviation / Airport Planner to join our Aviation Planning and Advisory division based in Kitchener-Waterloo.

**What are the perks?**

Working with us of course

As awesome as we are, we also make sure you’re well compensated and rewarded for your performance with bonuses and profit sharing.

Is that all? Absolutely not, mediocre is not an option with us.

We offer:

- RRSP - Company matching contribution
- Company paid benefits
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Flexible working hours
- Up to three weeks vacation in your first year

**Why are we hiring?**

Avia NG recently expanded its range of services with the formation of a designated division for Planning and Advisory.

The New Aviation Planning and Advisory division focuses on providing planning for airport and heliport infrastructure projects and related services including but not limited to master planning, land use planning, terminal and facility planning, feasibility studies, cost-benefit analysis, airfield capacity evaluation, regulatory compliance, and operations advisory. In addition, our team offers services in aeronautical impact assessments, zoning regulation, aircraft noise modeling, and site development planning.

**What does a typical day look like for an Aviation Planner?**

Reporting to the Practice Lead for Aviation Planning and Advisory, the position would include being responsible for the preparation of planning studies for airports and heliports as well as related aviation studies and assignments.

Additional duties would include:

- The position of Aviation Planner will require the individual to work cohesively with others at Avia NG including Planners, Specialists, Engineers, and Project Managers in delivery of services to Avia NG’s clients.
- Specific tasks include assisting with the preparation of Airport Master Plans and Land Use Plans, terminal functional programs and area plans, conceptual layouts of airport airside and landside infrastructure and other planning studies.
- Assist in the preparation of technical reports, presentation drawings, PowerPoint presentations and the collection and collation of data and statistics.
- Participate in public and stakeholder engagement processes.
- Conduct aeronautical impact assessments.
- Assist in the development and preparation of figures, design drawings, and technical reports, etc.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current Transport Canada, ICAO, FAA and related standards and recommended practices.
- Enhance knowledge of requirements of reviewing agencies such as NAV CANADA and Transport Canada.
- Other duties as assigned or required.

**What do we need from you?**

Our best fit for this role is an individual who prides themselves as a master of time management and multi-tasking. They possess excellent communication skills and are able to take initiative independently.

Additional skills and experience we are seeking:

- Bachelor’s Degree, equivalent advanced College diploma, or Master’s degree in aviation management, planning or a related field.
- Minimum three (3) years demonstrated experience in airport planning.
- Strong communications and report writing skills.
- Ability to analyze and interpret statistical data related to the identification of facility and infrastructure requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize/manage multiple project timelines.
- Mature, self-motivated individual possessing effective communication skills and ability to work in a team environment and/or independently with minimum supervision.
- Demonstrated experience with AutoCAD, AviPLAN, and the MS Office suite of programs (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Working knowledge of airport planning standards and recommendations.

**How to Apply**:
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $60,000.00-$89,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Kitchener, ON N2B 3S4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (required)

**Experience**:

- airpo