Terminal Planner (Aviation)

Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States; hybrid work arrangement.

Salary: $95,000–$130,000 annually.

Company

Landrum & Brown is a global aviation consulting firm providing airport planning, development, and advisory services.

What you will do

• Lead planning studies and assessments for commercial terminal expansions, airport and landside master plans, program implementation, and advisory services.
• Scope and deliver projects covering terminal, airfield, apron, and landside planning.
• Analyze demand and capacity data, conduct benchmarking, and apply modeling and simulation tools.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and client deliverables.
• Lead project meetings, support business development, and engage with industry stakeholders.
• Mentor junior team members and provide project direction.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Planning, Urban Planning, Aviation, or a related field.
• 5–7+ years of airport planning experience with strong terminal planning expertise.
• Knowledge of airport operations, passenger flows, facilities, and landside and airfield interfaces.
• Experience delivering and managing commercial terminal planning projects at small, medium, or large hub airports.
• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, including experience guiding teams and engaging clients.

Nice to have

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam, or modeling tools.
• Familiarity with U.S. and international airport planning standards, regulatory frameworks, and customer experience considerations.

Culture & Benefits

• Professional development opportunities and increasing responsibility.
• Mentoring and career pathways in technical excellence, client leadership, and business development.
• Collaboration with a global network of aviation experts in an agile team environment.
• Medical, disability, and life insurance coverage may be available.
• Continuing education benefits, paid time off, an employee assistance program, and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions may be available.