Aviation Planner – Team Lead

Job overview

The Aviation Planner – Team Lead role is onsite in Denver, CO, with an expected annual salary range of $160,000–$200,000. The position joins Ardurra’s Aviation Group, which supports commercial service and general aviation clients with airport planning and advisory services. The team lead manages aviation planning projects and staff, guiding airport development work to meet operational, safety, capacity, environmental, and regulatory needs. The role advances airport infrastructure planning while overseeing project delivery, stakeholder coordination, and staff development.

What you'll do

• Lead aviation planning teams and airport planning projects
• manage airport master plans, aviation system plans, airport layout plans, airfield studies, and capital improvement programs
• direct planning for runways, taxiways, aprons, safety areas, terminal areas, and support facilities
• oversee capacity, geometry, aircraft accommodation, and operational analyses
• manage scope, schedules, budgets, staffing, quality, and client communications
• coordinate multidisciplinary teams
• prepare and review technical reports and planning materials
• lead stakeholder engagement and agency coordination
• mentor junior planners
• support business development and proposal efforts.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

aviation planner

team lead

airport planning

denver co

ardurra

$160k–$200k/year

airport master plans

airfield development

faa coordination

project management

staff leadership

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Why this role

Leads complex airport expansion and modernization planning, including program definition, development alternatives, and phased implementation strategies.

About the employer

Ardurra Group, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.