Aviation Planner - Aviation Noise Analyst

Aviation PlannerHNTB Corporation is currently seeking an aviation planner focused on aviation noise analysis. Specific duties include conducting analyses of aircraft noise impacts associated with airport operations under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), 14 CFR Part 150 studies and Airport Master Plans and other planning studies. The position requires working knowledge of FAA Orders 1050.1 and 5050.4B, 14 CFR Part 150, and other aviation environmental policy and guidance, as well as aviation and airspace systems. The ideal candidate should be experienced and proficient in the analysis of the range of available data used to perform environmental analysis of aircraft noise for airports and airspace using the FAA's Aviation Environmental Design Tool (AEDT), GIS software including ArcGIS Pro, CAD, and a range of database tools. Experience with SQL, Python, R, VBA, or other tools for processing and analyzing large aviation datasets is desirable. HNTB seeks a candidate with demonstrated excellence in technical writing and oral communication, and with preparing concise, defensible documentation and presenting complex analyses to clients, regulatory agencies, and the public. This position will include the following responsibilities: Collect, analyze and prepare noise model input data from various sources, including FAA data and airport noise and operations monitoring systems. Analyze flight tracks, aircraft performance data Participate in the development and evaluation of aviation activity forecasts and operational scenarios for use in environmental and planning studies. Develop aircraft noise exposure maps using AEDT.Evaluate noise impacts for NEPA, Part 150, and airport development projects. Perform advanced GIS analyses including population impact assessments, noise contour overlays, and preparation of publication-quality exhibits. Researching, writing and preparing detailed technical documents and clear and concise NEPA documents. Attend meetings with clients and regulatory agencies and present analytical methods, assumptions, and results. Explain technical noise analyses to non-technical stakeholders in public involvement activities including public workshops and public hearings. Coordinate and consult with Federal, State and Local regulatory agencies on scope and impact of projects. Maintain aviation databases and quality-control procedures. In addition to noise analysis, the position may support a diverse portfolio of aviation planning and environmental projects, including Airport Layout Plan (ALP) preparation, aviation demand forecasting, operational and airspace simulation, air quality analysis, GIS-based spatial analysis, and airport development planning studies.