Accepting Applications Until Filled 

Relocation Reimbursement Provided: Up to $7,500 (for eligible candidates)

Minimum Starting Salary: $77,193

Job Summary: The Airport Planner, under general direction of the VP, Airport Planning, performs various short and long-term planning activities and initiatives that support the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA) and the Department of Strategic Planning.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Prepares computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) airport layout concepts, plans and drawings. Includes Microstation, AutoCAD, AviPlan and AeroTURN.
• Assists with all levels of planning for MNAA airports, including development of the Nashville International Airport (BNA) and John C Tune Airport (JWN) Master Plans, Airport Layout Plans and other comprehensive airport plans.
• Provides gate layouts, striping plans, and aircraft ground movement analysis with the use of AviPlan.
• Reviews building permits for Metro Nashville as the MNAA representative.
• Maintains a firm understanding of all aspects of airport operations (airside and landside) to be able to appropriately and safely plan for airport improvements and alterations.
• Conducts preliminary engineering and planning studies for new initiatives and opportunities that MNAA or its’ stakeholders may wish to pursue.
• Reviews planning and engineering documents for functionality and accuracy.
• Performs analysis on proposed improvements to identify issues, opportunities and/or solutions pertaining to planned development.
• Makes field and office measurements and computations necessary to support the preparation of planning documents, drawings and studies.
• Assists with airport Noise Abatement and related issues.
• Assists in maintaining traffic counters on the BNA access roads.
• Maintains regular and on-time attendance.
• Follows all safety regulations.
• Supports MNAA’s commitment to its culture and values, including respect, integrity, service and excellence (RISE)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:

• Computer-aided design and drafting: proficient at using Microsation, AutoCAD, AviPlan, and AeroTURN to facilitate airport planning.
• Architecture and Engineering Design: Knowledge of contemporary principles and practices of architecture and engineering design.
• FAA Regulations: Knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations related to airport funding and operations, air traffic control, airspace and building codes.
• Airport Planning: Knowledge of principles, practices, and regulations related to airport planning. Familiarity with the operation of a modern metropolitan airport.
• Problem Solving: Skill in identifying problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Analytical Thinking: Skill in analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
• Computer Use and Microsoft Office: Skill in using Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and other software to perform job-related functions.
• Managing Workload: Skill in organizing and prioritizing work, handling multiple responsibilities, and meeting deadlines.
• Relationship Building: Skill in establishing and maintaining effective and professional working relationships with others.
• Written Comprehension: Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Attention to Detail: Is careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates professional behavior and appearance in all situations.
• Freedom to Act: Uses own judgment and requests supervisory assistance only when necessary.
• Collaboration: Engages in communications that may result in recommendations for policy development and implementation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge.

Qualifications: 

Required: 

• Bachelors degree in airport management, urban planning, civil engineering or related field
• 4-7 years of experience in CAD usage and airport/aviation planning, design or related experience
• Valid Class D drivers license