Senior Aviation Planner

About the role

Egis, an international engineering, consulting and construction firm active in the Middle East, is hiring a Senior Aviation Planner in Bengaluru. The planner is responsible for the strategic and operational planning of airfield infrastructure and activities so that airport operations remain safe, efficient and compliant. The role coordinates closely with air traffic control, airlines, ground handling, maintenance and project teams to allocate airfield resources effectively, supporting short-, medium- and long-term planning in line with regulatory, environmental and capacity requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Lead or coordinate airport master plans and phasing plans, and traffic and capacity forecasts
• Analyze and forecast aircraft movements to determine capacity needs and optimise stand allocation and GSE operations
• Develop and maintain airfield operational plans for runways, taxiways, aprons and stands
• Carry out feasibility studies and risk assessments for airfield projects; terminal and landside work is an added advantage
• Work with engineering and project teams during design and construction to ensure compliance with policies, procedures and regulations
• Support sustainability initiatives, including emissions and fuel efficiency planning
• Perform performance sizing (runway length, RET), aeronautical studies, obstacle assessment and approach/departure procedure analysis (PANS OPS/TERPS)
• Run dynamic airside simulations with tools such as CAST Airside and AirTOP, and develop the simulation activity with other experts

Required profile

• At least 10 years of experience in aviation planning projects
• Experience on large aviation (or similar) projects
• Strong knowledge of airfield operations, infrastructure and aviation regulations
• Understanding of ICAO Annexes, IATA AHM/ADRM and local CAA regulations
• Ability to interpret traffic data and turn it into actionable plans
• Stakeholder coordination, analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail and commitment to safety and compliance

Required skills

• Airport planning tools, CAD and simulation software such as CAST Airside and AirTOP
• Capacity modelling and operational planning