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Garver’s Aviation Planning Team is seeking a Senior Aviation Planner to support our growing team in our Central region. This position will work within Garver's Aviation Planning team and with engineering teams to lead airport planning projects and technical planning studies for Part 139 and general aviation airports. Technical planning work may include, but is not limited to, inventory of existing conditions, forecasting, capacity analysis, facility requirements, alternatives development and CIP planning for master plan projects and other planning studies. Airfield/airspace planning will be a focus of the position, but responsibilities will also include elements of landside, terminal area, cargo, and support facilities planning. System planning elements are also included in the list of possible assignments.

Openings available in Garver's Kansas City and Overland Park offices.

• Bachelor's degree in aviation management, aeronautical science, planning, engineering, or a related field
• 6-12 years of experience in aviation planning for Part 139 and GA airports or similar experience
• Technical expertise in standard airport planning procedures and approaches.
• Knowledge of FARs, FAA Advisory Circulars, and FAA orders that apply to airport planning
• Proficient in tabulation, data management, software, and publication programs used for airport planning 

• Previous experience in the FAA Central Region
• At least 2 years of experience in a consulting firm environment
• At least 2 years of experience working with FAA ADIP