Airfield Planning Manager
Core
Lead long-term airfield planning and infrastructure development strategy for a major airport, ensuring capacity supports future aviation demand over a 5–20-year horizon.
Role type
Senior IC airfield planning manager
Builds
Airport Master Plans, Major Development Plans, precinct plans, and business cases for capital projects like runways and terminals
Domain
Aviation infrastructure / Transport planning
Required skills
Airfield planning, capacity forecasting, infrastructure development strategy, regulatory compliance, stakeholder influence, analytical problem-solving, technical writing
Preferred skills
Experience with capacity modelling, simulation tools, CAD, GIS
Technologies
CAD, GIS, simulation tools
Responsibilities
Lead airfield planning activities to support future aviation growth and capacity requirements; Develop and maintain planning assumptions, demand forecasts, and staged development strategies; Provide specialist input into Airport Master Plans and business cases; Prepare strategic briefs and feasibility studies; Collaborate with project and design teams to ensure developments meet operational needs; Provide technical advice on aviation regulations and design standards; Manage specialist planning studies and consultancy inputs
