Airport Master Planner

At Jacobs, you are part of a team that is dedicated to challenging today to reinvent tomorrow. Your role involves solving the world's most critical problems to create thriving cities, resilient environments, and cutting-edge manufacturing. Through operational advancement, scientific discovery, and mission-critical outcomes, you will turn abstract ideas into realities that positively transform the world. As a Junior Airport Planner, you will be responsible for managing the preparation of airport planning studies for general aviation and commercial service airports. These studies encompass a wide range of tasks including airport master plans, airport layout plans, site selection studies, safety and security analysis, and benefit-cost analysis studies. It is essential to stay updated with ICAO/DGCA planning and design aspects to ensure the highest standards are met. Your key responsibilities include contributing to airport master planning, airfield planning, terminal planning, and environmental studies. You will be involved in designing, analyzing, and planning airside and terminal concepts, as well as conducting research and data analysis to support airport planning studies. Additionally, you will prepare technical presentations, reports, and review scopes of work for various projects while collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders. To excel in this role, you should have experience in airport master planning, demand and capacity analysis, facilities programming, airfield and apron planning, and terminal interfacing. Proficiency in tasks such as airfield simulation modeling, OLS modeling, and support facility planning is also required. As an onsite employee, you will be expected to work full-time at a Jacobs Workplace, as per the requirements of your role. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's Degree in aviation management, Aeronautical Science, or Planning, along with a Master's Degree in Airport Planning and Management or Aviation Management. In terms of technical skills, you should possess expertise in airport design and master planning, software proficiency for planning tasks using Avi PLAN or equivalent software, and the ability to prepare technical reports and presentations. You must be able to apply ICAO/IATA/DGCA/AAI criteria to designs and effectively communicate with project teams and clients. Professional certifications would be advantageous. Soft skills such as interpersonal skills, problem-solving abilities, effective communication (oral, written, and listening), process orientation, and strong data analysis and presentation skills are also crucial for success in this role. You will play a vital role in supporting the aviation team in business development activities and proposal preparation, demonstrating your proactive and meticulous approach to work.,