Noise & Airspace Project Coordinator
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on12203, Country Day Circle, Gateway, Lee County, Florida, 33913, United States
About Us
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is an award-winning, medium-hub commercial service airport that served more than a record-breaking 11.1 million passengers in 2025. As one of the top 50 airports in the United States for passenger traffic, RSW is served by fifteen airlines offering nonstop service to more than 70 markets, including Canada and Germany. The airport generates an economic impact of $8.3 billion annually to the Southwest Florida region and supports more than 60,000 jobs.
Page Field (FMY), an FAA-designated reliever airport, provides services to general and business aviation and accommodated more than 160,000 aircraft operations in 2025. Base Operations at Page Field is an award-winning, fixed-based operator recognized for its customer service and facilities.
Terminal expansion projects are currently underway at RSW to improve the travel experience by consolidating security checkpoints, adding concession space, and providing passengers with more amenities. Additionally, a new Concourse E is being constructed with 14 gates, alongside other terminal, landside, and airside improvements.
About the Role
The Lee County Port Authority is seeking a Noise & Airspace Project Coordinator to serve as a vital link between our airports and the Southwest Florida community. In this role, you will ensure the safety of tall structure permitting and lead FAA noise studies, ensuring that RSW and Page Field continue to soar while remaining good neighbors to the communities we serve.
You will act as the primary point of contact for aircraft overflight inquiries, managing the PlaneNoise system and responding to the public with clarity and empathy. Your work will involve collaborating with developers, the FAA, and FDOT to administer the Tall Structure Permitting Program, ensuring new construction never compromises airspace safety. You will also meet with Federal Aviation Administration Air Traffic Control Tower personnel, pilots, community residents, and adjacent municipalities to address noise-related issues.
Beyond daily operations, you will track relevant noise and airspace legislation, policies, and guidelines to assist with compliance initiatives for the airports and tenants. The role requires preparing and delivering professional presentations and written reports for both internal and external audiences.
Emergency Response
Lee County Port Authority personnel are designated by tier levels and may be called upon to assist with an emergency or unforeseen event at any time. Employees may be asked to fulfill duties outside their normal scope of work to assist in resuming airport operations and flight activities.
How to Apply
Please read the full job description here.
Work location
Work model: On-site
12203, Country Day Circle, Gateway, Lee County, Florida, 33913, United States
Florida
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleServe as primary point of contact for aircraft overflight inquiries and manage the PlaneNoise system
- check_circleAdminister the Tall Structure Permitting Program to ensure airspace safety compliance
- check_circleTrack noise and airspace legislation and assist with compliance initiatives for airports and tenants
- check_circlePrepare and deliver professional presentations and written reports for internal and external audiences
- check_circleCollaborate with FAA, pilots, and community residents to address noise-related issues
Requirements
- verifiedValid Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire
- verifiedBachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Planning, Public Relations or equivalent combination of education and experience
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Faa, Fdot, Plane Noise System, Tall Structure Permitting, Noise Studies, Airspace Safety, Aircraft Overflight, Air Traffic Control Tower, Aviation Management, Public Relations.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Planning, Public Relations or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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What does a Noise & Airspace Project Coordinator at Lee County Port Authority do?expand_more
In this Noise & Airspace Project Coordinator at Lee County Port Authority role, you will serve as primary point of contact for aircraft overflight inquiries and manage the planenoise system; administer the tall structure permitting program to ensure airspace safety compliance; track noise and airspace legislation and assist with compliance initiatives for airports and tenants; and prepare and deliver professional presentations and written reports for internal and external audiences.
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To qualify for the Noise & Airspace Project Coordinator at Lee County Port Authority position, applicants should have: Valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire; and Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Planning, Public Relations or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Noise & Airspace Project Coordinator at Lee County Port Authority is based in 12203, Country Day Circle, Gateway, Lee County, Florida, 33913, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Lee County Port Authority has listed this Noise & Airspace Project Coordinator role as on-site.
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Key skills for Noise & Airspace Project Coordinator at Lee County Port Authority include Faa; Fdot; Plane Noise System; Tall Structure Permitting; Noise Studies; Airspace Safety; Aircraft Overflight; and Air Traffic Control Tower.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Planning, Public Relations or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Noise & Airspace Project Coordinator at Lee County Port Authority is part of the customer services job category on Recrutus.
About Lee County Port Authority
The Lee County Port Authority operates key aviation facilities in the airlines and aviation sector, specifically Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Page Field (FMY) within Fort Myers, Florida. This organization manages the infrastructure and daily operations for both airports, which serve as critical transportation hubs for the region. The authority oversees a combined footprint of over 14,000 acres of land, with the two facilities situated approximately 12 miles apart to facilitate efficient travel and logistics across Southwest Florida.
Serving a diverse range of passengers, cargo operators, and aviation partners, the Lee County Port Authority maintains a significant operational presence through a workforce of more than 400 employees. These staff members are distributed across both RSW and FMY to ensure the smooth functioning of airport services, safety protocols, and community connectivity. By managing these dual locations, the authority supports the economic and travel needs of the local population and visitors alike.
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