Aviation Planner

Overview

At Corgan we are passionate about great design. We are also passionate about great people, whether they’re clients, consultants, or coworkers. Corgan creates opportunities for personal and professional growth that bring out the best in ourselves and those around us by sharpening skills, leveraging technology, and encouraging communication. Our strength lies in our people, and those people consistently exceed expectations. 

Corgan is actively recruiting a knowledgeable Aviation Planner to join the firm.  This position is open to be located in Dallas, Toronto or London locations.  The firm is currently working on innovative and challenging projects throughout the U.S. and is pursuing new opportunities overseas. Our firm offers unique opportunities for both personal and professional growth by offering a wide-range of project responsibilities and team leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of current aviation industry regulations pertaining to airport terminal planning
• Familiarity with all terminal, landside and airside components and possess recent experience on terminal facility planning design, phasing and implementation projects
• Assists Senior Aviation Planner with defining problems and recommending viable solutions to Studio
• Provides technical assistance and written recommendations on Aviation planning studies to project team
• Develops conceptual layouts, exhibits, presentations and descriptive reports in the context of airport master plans, airport planning studies, feasibility studies, project books and project reports as requested
• Supports development of Aviation planning studies in diverse geographical and cultural environments
• Researches and builds working knowledge of existing and future trends in the Aviation industry
• Compiles and analyzes data and prepares documentation for feasibility studies, environmental assessments, airport alternative analyses, integrated noise models, land acquisition, capital improvement plans, benefit cost analyses, and creation of airport layout plan drawing sets as directed
• Executes project directives, outlines, projections, schedules and strategies over the course of the project
• Produces major components of a thorough set of project documentation
• Executes coordination and integration of architectural and consultant documents
• Grasps key issues quickly and develops credibility with consulting experts as a respected technical professional
• Seeks progressively more responsible assignments involving airport terminal planning, facility requirements analysis, conceptual design, and systems integration including baggage handling, passenger boarding bridges, aircraft parking layouts, and other related terminal systems

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a professional degree in aviation planning, architecture, engineering or another aviation-related degree; Master’s degree preferred
• 1 to 3 years of experience in the aviation field with recent terminal planning assignments 
• Comfortable working in a collaborative environment with project teams to ensure delivery of high-quality project deliverables
• Candidates should be proficient with AutoCAD, Word, Excel, and other graphics related programs. Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp or other 3-D modeling programs is a plus
• Must be able to travel

This position is designated as full-time on-site and requires the employee to be physically present at the assigned office location Monday through Friday during standard business hours. Regular, reliable on-site attendance is an essential function of this role.

Corgan creates opportunities for personal and professional growth that bring out the best in ourselves and those around us by sharpening skills, leveraging technology, and encouraging communication. Our commitment to the highest standards of professional ethics is unwavering. Our passion, drive for excellence, and abiding curiosity guide us each day in our interaction with our clients, partners, associates, and with each other. Corgan promotes a healthy work-life balance by removing obstacles and allowing you to focus on what you love doing, both inside and outside the office.

Join Corgan and help make amazing places at a place that makes you amazing!

*Only applications received through our website will be considered. For design positions, please also be sure to upload your portfolio or review of your application will be delayed.*

EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet

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