Regional Aviation Planning Manager

Job overview

The Regional Aviation Planning Manager role is associated with McFarland Johnson’s Northeast offices, including locations in New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine; the listing location is Freeport, ME. The salary range is $120,000–$165,000, with a performance-based incentive plan. McFarland Johnson is an employee-owned firm delivering engineering, planning, environmental, technology, and construction solutions. The manager leads aviation planning assignments and technical staff, coordinating with airport stakeholders and public agencies to support effective airport planning and development. The role oversees project execution, regulatory interpretation, client advice, scopes and budgets, and regional proposal efforts.

What you'll do

• Lead technical staff and project managers across simultaneous aviation planning assignments
• oversee airport master plans, layout plans, project definition documents, and facility or terminal studies
• manage airside and landside planning
• interpret FAA and state aviation requirements
• evaluate proposed improvements for compliance and advise clients
• develop scopes, budgets, and contract or work authorization documents
• and support regional pursuits and proposals.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

regional aviation planning manager

freeport me

northeast offices

mcfarland johnson

airport planning

aviation

airport master plans

faa regulations

project management

technical staff leadership

employee-owned

$120k–$165k

performance-based incentive

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid time off including paid parental leave
• employee stock ownership plan
• 401(k) match
• technical training and professional development.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in urban or regional planning, aviation management, architecture, or a related field; 10+ years of progressive airport planning experience; and 3+ years managing staff delivering aviation projects.

About the employer

McFarland Johnson is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.