Mid-Level Airport Planner

Job Description:Cignus is an SBA certified 8(A) small aviation-focused engineering and consulting company headquartered in Leesburg, VA. We provide airport/airspace planning, terminal planning, simulation & modeling, operations planning, and systems/software engineering services to aviation clients worldwide.We are actively seeking a talented and hardworking mid-level Airport Planner (5+ years of experience) for immediate employment in our New York (Manhattan) offices. The candidate can look forward to a variety of exciting projects focused on airside, terminal, and landside planning including the development of Master Plans, ALPs, and other documents for major airports in the region. Come join a growing team and work on one of the most exciting and complex airport systems in the world.Responsibilities:The responsibilities of this position may include, but are not limited to:Support the development of Conceptual Designs, Airport Layout Plans (ALPs) and airport master plansConduct planning activities focus on identifying, analyzing, evaluating, and recommending issues involved in airport development and improvementsDevelop/update/review ALPs using AutoCAD and ArcGIS as neededDevelop and assess trends, statistics, and external impacts affecting airport planningWork directly with clients, airlines, and ATC on airport planning projectsSupport facility planningOther duties as assignedQualifications:Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant aviation field5+ years of Airport Planning experienceIndustry-specific experience and knowledge including FAA ACs and ICAO/IATA standardsExperience in the use of CAD (i.e. AutoCAD) on Airport ProjectsExcellent communications and technical writing skillsProficiency with Office Suite including Excel, Word, and PowerpointDesired Qualifications:Experience in simulation modeling (airside or terminal) a benefit but not required

Created: 2025-05-22