As an Airport Planning Engineer, you will need to master following:

• apply airport standards and regulations
• compile airport certification manuals
• create an airport master plan
• direct airport subcontractors
• geological factors in airport construction
• interact with airport stakeholders
• land use for airport planning
• manage airport development resources
• monitor aviation growth trends
• work in an aviation team

More generally, an airport planning engineer is also versed in:

• compare contractors' bids
• comply with legal regulations
• design customised maps
• execute feasibility study
• have computer literacy
• implement strategic management
• manage budgets
• use different communication channels
• write work-related reports

It also helps to know the following:

• airport environmental regulations
• conduct airport environmental studies
• utilise computer-aided software engineering tools
• create a work atmosphere of continuous improvement
• identify airport safety hazards
• manage contracts
• promote environmental awareness