Michael Parker, Cm
About Michael Parker, Cm
Michael Parker is an Aviation Planner IV at Arup with extensive experience in airport operations and planning.
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Michael Parker currently holds the position of Aviation Planner IV at Arup, where he applies his extensive expertise in aviation planning.
Current Employment at Arup
Since 2021, Michael Parker has been working as an Aviation Planner IV at Arup, based in San Francisco, California. In this role, he contributes to the development of operationally-focused, data-driven solutions for clients in the airport, airline, and financing sectors. His work includes providing technical expertise on airport master plans and new terminal developments.
Previous Employment at RS&H
Before joining Arup, Michael Parker worked at RS&H in various capacities. From 2020 to 2021, he served as an Aviation Planner II in the Denver Metropolitan Area. Prior to that, he was an Aviation Planner at RS&H from 2017 to 2020. In both roles, he specialized in gate layout, airfield, and airspace analyses.
Experience at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
From 2016 to 2017, Michael Parker was employed as an Airport Operations Agent at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport. His responsibilities included overseeing airport operations and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Internships
Michael Parker gained valuable experience through several internships. In 2016, he served as an Airport Planning Intern at Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. In 2015, he was an Aviation Intern at Jackson Municipal Airport Authority in Jackson, Mississippi.
Education and Expertise
Michael Parker earned a Bachelor's Degree in Airport Management with a Minor in Mass Communications & Journalism from Kansas State University. He specializes in developing operationally-focused, data-driven solutions and provides technical insights on airport master plans, new terminal developments, gate layout, airfield, and airspace analyses.