Associate - Aviation Planning

WSP
Dubai
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: OtherExperience: 8-12 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Stakeholder management","Analytical thinking","Proactive execution","Collaboration"]

Support airport planning projects with a focus on Concept of Operations delivery for DWC phase 2. Lead analytical assessments of airport operations, including traffic profiles, schedules, dwell times, and operational KPIs, and produce capacity and Level of Service evaluations. Develop multi-scenario passenger, aircraft, cargo, and GA demand forecasts, build and run simulation models, and translate outputs into audit-ready planning recommendations for masterplans and downstream design teams.

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Associate - Aviation Planning

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Job Summary

Support airport planning projects with a focus on Concept of Operations delivery for DWC phase 2. Lead analytical assessments of airport operations, including traffic profiles, schedules, dwell times, and operational KPIs, and produce capacity and Level of Service evaluations. Develop multi-scenario passenger, aircraft, cargo, and GA demand forecasts, build and run simulation models, and translate outputs into audit-ready planning recommendations for masterplans and downstream design teams.
Location: Dubai
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Support project delivery with an initial focus on the Concept of Operations for DWC phase 2.
  • •Lead analytical assessments of airport operations, including traffic profiles, flight schedules, dwell times, and operational KPIs.
  • •Deliver and interpret capacity and Level of Service (LoS) assessments across terminal, airside, apron, landside, and support facilities.
  • •Develop multi-scenario demand forecasts and build/run simulation models (CAST, AirTOP, AviPlan analytics, or equivalent) to evaluate flow performance and resilience.
  • •Engage with airport operators, airlines, regulators, and internal teams; present findings in workshops and provide structured guidance for downstream design and masterplanning.

Key Requirements

  • •A degree in Aviation Planning, Transport/Civil Engineering, Architecture, Aviation Management, or a related discipline.
  • •8–12 years of experience in airport planning, capacity assessment, forecasting, simulation modelling, or airport masterplanning.
  • •Proficiency in analytical modelling, scenario development, and data interpretation, with strong Excel skills and familiarity with AutoCAD/GIS.
  • •Excellent communication skills to present technical findings to clients, multidisciplinary teams, and senior stakeholders.
  • •Experience working with airport operators, airlines, regulators, and cross-disciplinary design teams, demonstrating professional judgment.
Experience:8-12 yearsAviationAirportsAirport masterplanningTransport planningSimulation modelling
Education:Bachelor's in Aviation Planning, Transport/Civil Engineering, Architecture, Aviation Management (or related discipline)
Skills:CommunicationStakeholder managementAnalytical thinkingProactive executionCollaboration
Tech Stack:ExcelAutoCADGISAutoCAD/GISBIMRevitAviPlanCASTAirTOPAviation regulatory frameworksICAOFAAIATA

Company Brief

WSP
Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Professional Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
Founded: 1959
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