Senior Airport Planner

Role Overview: As a senior specialist at Dar, you will be responsible for developing aircraft micro-simulation models within airport environments. Your focus will be on supporting airside planning, improving operational efficiency, and assessing layout and procedural changes to enhance overall performance. Key Responsibilities: - Develop micro-simulation models for aircraft taxiing, pushback, towing, and stand operations - Analyse ground movement flows, delays, stand occupancy, and runway usage - Assess layout efficiency, conflict points, and turnaround operations - Interpret and analyse flight schedules to model realistic aircraft movements - Coordinate with airside planners, layout designers, and operational teams - Deliver technical outputs, visualizations, and scenario assessments to drive decision-making processes. Qualifications Required: - Minimum 10 years of experience in transport or airport simulation with a focus on aircraft ground movements - Proficiency in tools such as AirTop, CAST, or similar aircraft simulation software - Strong understanding of aircraft operations, stand allocation, and apron procedures - Ability to work with flight schedules, stands, and gate assignment logic - Experience in runways assignment and runway capacity planning - Skill in interpreting airport layout drawings and integrating them into simulation models - Effective communication and reporting abilities to collaborate with cross-functional teams and present findings clearly.,