Aviation Planner

Job Description

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

Mott MacDonald is seeking a flexible and motivated Aviation Planner with a genuine passion for the aviation industry and a strong commitment to sustainability. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects that shape the future of air transport infrastructure worldwide.

We’re looking for a professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to grow within a multidisciplinary team. You’ll be involved in a diverse range of aviation projects, supporting planning and design efforts across airfield, terminal, landside, and operational domains.

What We’re Looking For

We value candidates who demonstrate:

• Proactiveness and a strong desire to learn and grow professionally.
• A positive, team-oriented mindset with the ability to work across disciplines.
• Critical thinking and a methodical approach to solving complex problems.
• Initiative and independence in managing tasks efficiently.
• Adaptability to agile working arrangements, including both in-office and remote collaboration.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, enabling confident interaction with clients and colleagues.
• Strong written communication and attention to detail, with the ability to produce accurate technical drawings and high-quality reports.

Qualifications & Skills

To be considered for this role, candidates should possess:

• A degree in aeronautical engineering, civil engineering, architecture, airport planning, or air transport management. Candidates with backgrounds in economics, sustainability, finance, or business-related studies may also be considered.
• Professional experience in one or more technical areas of airport planning (e.g., airfield & apron, terminal, landside, utilities, airspace, operations) is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Competency in AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Familiarity with PowerBI or other data visualization tools.
• Experience with tools such as AviPlan, Infraworks, Navisworks, Revit, or 3D visualization software is a plus.
• Working knowledge of simulation and modeling tools for airfield and terminal facilities is advantageous.
• Experience with building and running CAST simulations for terminal operations and passenger flow analysis is highly desirable.

Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don’t have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you!

Let’s discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Mott MacDonald Canada Limited will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

Hybrid working policy

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.