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 flynashville.com. Follow us on Facebook: @NashvilleInternationalAirport, Twitter: @Fly_Nashville and Instagram: @FlyNashville. Learn about New Horizon, our second renovation and construction program for the airport, at BNANewHorizon.com.

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

Relocation Reimbursement Provided: Up to $7,500 (for eligible candidates)

Minimum Starting Salary: $77,193+ (DOE)

Job Summary: The Airport Planner, under general direction of the Vice President, Airport Planning, performs various short and long-term planning activities incorporating sustainability initiatives that support the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA) and the Department of Strategic Planning.

Essential Responsibilities:

Assists with all levels of planning for Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (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.
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.
Maintains MNAA Sustainability GIS Dashboard with all project sustainability data.
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.
Prepares computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) airport layout concepts, plans and drawings. Includes Microstation, AutoCAD, AviPlan and AeroTURN.
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.
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 sustainable 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