Emma M. Leathers
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Dynamic Airport Planner with a strong commitment to advancing expertise in the aviation industry. Recognized for adaptability, regulatory compliance, and exceptional communication skills that facilitate innovative planning solutions and effective stakeholder collaboration. Seeking to leverage extensive experience to drive strategic initiatives within a progressive organization.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Airport Planner
Birmingham Airport Authority
Birmingham, AL
10.2023 - Current
- Involved in all levels of planning at BHM Airport: Master Plans, Airport Layout Plans, and other comprehensive airport plans.
- Prepares computer-aided design software (AutoCAD) airport layout concepts, maps, and diagrams to analyze spatial data and inform airport planning strategies.
- Assists in the preparation and maintenance of the airport's Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan, and collaborates with the Airport District Office (ADO) throughout the grant process.
- Maintains a firm understanding of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations related to airport funding, operations, airspace, and development procedures; airside and landside.
- Engages in cross-functional communications to facilitate recommendations for policy development and implementation.
- Assists in grant applications for submission to relevant funding agencies.
- Evaluates grant expenditure activity to ensure it is within approved budgets and timelines.
- Reviews and verifies invoices for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies.
- Monitors and reports on the progress of planning projects, identifying issues, relevant solutions, and funding opportunities for complete or partial project elements.
- Develops strategic plans for long-term initiatives while managing short-term tasks simultaneously.
- Coordination with ADO relating to on-airport projects (planning and construction), project permitting guidance, and obstruction evaluation.
- Collaborates with stakeholders to determine project requirements, scope, timeline, deliverables, resources required, and cost estimates.
- Familiarity with funding sources, types, and eligibility requirements; federal (i.e. AIP, PFC, BIL (AIG, ATP), state, local, entitlement, discretionary, and supplemental.
- Assesses potential contractors based on qualifications and experience before awarding contracts.
- Reviews, updates, and maintains planning documents and records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal requirements.
- Seeks progressively more responsible assignments involving airport planning, terminal planning, funding processes, property development, and other related airport development.
- Coordination of enabling project elements, leading to the successful implementation of airport improvement projects, whilst maintaining appropriate safety and governing regulation compliance.
- Conducts necessary field and office inspections, documentation, and computations to support the preparation of planning documents, drawings, and studies.
- Investigates any discrepancies or errors in the invoice information provided by contractors or vendors.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, in addition to other software, to perform job-related functions.
Operations Specialist II
Birmingham Airport Authority
Birmingham, United States
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Understanding of Title 14 Part 139 Certification of Airports and the specific regulations applicable to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Int'l Airport designated by the Airport Certification Manual (ACM).
- Basic knowledge of the Airport Improvement Program (AIP); the use of federal entitlement and discretionary grants towards eligible projects.
- Knowledge of the airport, including but not limited to airport markings, lighting, and the procedures for operating in movement and safety areas.
- Conducted airfield, perimeter, and ground inspections for compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Transportation Security Association (TSA) regulations in addition to airport rules and regulations.
- Initiated and coordinated emergency response for the Authority by identifying the appropriate agency or department to contact, providing efficient, concise, and informative communications.
- Provided first hand reports on airfield incidents to ensure more accurate and efficient response by responding units.
- Spot checked secure areas for breeches by patrolling airfield perimeter to inspect fences, hangars and buildings and by identification card requirement.
- Removal of Foreign Object Debris (FOD) from Airport Operations Area (AOA) including taxiways, runways and aprons.
- Submittion daily activity and inspection reports; including incident and accident reports as needed.
- Conducted periodic inspections of Fueling Facilities and Apparatus.
Security Officer
Heathrow Airport Limited
London, England
10.2018 - 01.2021
- Strong communication, relationship building, and duty prioritization with teammates and new staff members ensuring the smooth and time efficient processing of 10,000+ passengers and their belongings per day.
- Navigation of differing cultural and lingual communications with passengers through knowledge of behavioral science, ensuring safe travel with the least disruptions.
- Maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations of colleagues and passengers during COVID-19 travel restrictions, whilst efficiently searching individuals and their belongings.
- Investigation and handling of upset/distraught passengers, resolution of issues through in-depth explanations of protocols and regulations
- Contribution and comprehension of analytical performance reviews aimed towards service improvement throughout the many companies within the airport.
Education
Master of Science (MSc) Forensic Investigation -
Cranfield University
October 2018Bachelor of Science (BSc) Forensic Investigation W/ Psychology -
Canterbury Christ Church University
2017Skills
- Ability to Multitask
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Critical thinking
- Microsoft Office Programs
- Strong Communication Skills
- Innovative Problem-Solving
- Regulatory compliance
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Adaptibility
- Attention to detail
- Budget management
- Policy review
- FAA regulations
- Data analysis
Upcoming Certifications
Airport Certified Employee (A.C.E.) Finance - Anticipated Completion March 28th, 2025.
Certified Member (C.M.) Program - Anticipated Completion June 2025.
Certification
Airport Certified Employee (ACE)-Planning & Environmental -
April 2024.
AutoCAD 2024 - Fundamentals - December 2023.
Timeline
Airport Planner
Birmingham Airport Authority
10.2023 - Current
Operations Specialist II
Birmingham Airport Authority
03.2023 - 10.2023
Security Officer
Heathrow Airport Limited
10.2018 - 01.2021
Master of Science (MSc) Forensic Investigation -
Cranfield University
Bachelor of Science (BSc) Forensic Investigation W/ Psychology -
Canterbury Christ Church University
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