Airport Planner

As infrastructure critical to the region’s growth and prosperity, BNA is a vital asset for Middle Tennessee and serves as a gateway to Music City and beyond. According to a recent State of Tennessee study, in 2019 alone, BNA generated more than $9.9 billion in total economic impact. BNA supported more than 76,000 jobs in the region and produced more than $443 million in state, local and federal taxes. BNA receives no local tax dollars. For more information, visit . Follow us on Facebook: , Twitter:  and Instagram: . Learn more about BNA® Vision, our growth and expansion plan for the airport, at .

  Hiring Process:

• Apply online
• Interview
• Offer
• Ten (10) year background check, including criminal history check, motor vehicle check, pre-employment drug screen, credit check, and breath alcohol test
• Onboarding

 Benefits:  

• Deferred compensation plans
• Educational Assistance
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability Insurance
• Health Screenings
• Paid Holidays
• Annual/Bereavement/Military Leave

Accepting Applications Until Filled 

Number of Positions: 2

Starting Salary Range: $70,176- $95,477

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 

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