Aviation Architect

Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC); Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) seeks an Aviation Architect to join a growing aviation practice focused on regional airports, terminals, hangars, and support facilities. You will partner with aviation engineers and other A/E professionals to deliver thoughtful, practical airport projects from concept through construction.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of aviation-related experience, strong Revit/AutoCAD skills, and a collaborative, client-facing mindset.

Qualifications

• A professional degree in Architecture.
• Architectural licensure, or a clear path toward licensure.
• 5+ years of architectural experience, preferably with aviation, transportation, public-sector, or other technically complex projects.
• Experience taking projects through multiple phases of design and documentation.
• Strong Revit and/or AutoCAD skills.
• An understanding of building codes, accessibility requirements, and construction documentation.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with engineers and other disciplines.
• The ability to manage your own work while contributing to a larger project team.
• An interest in working directly with clients and helping develop new opportunities.
• A practical, collaborative approach to design and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design for regional airport projects, including terminals, hangars, administration buildings, maintenance facilities, and renovations.
• Work side-by-side with aviation, civil, structural, MEP, and other engineering disciplines to develop coordinated solutions.
• Take projects from early planning and programming through design, permitting, bidding, and construction administration.
• Develop concepts, presentations, drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Participate in client meetings and help translate airport needs into buildable solutions.
• Develop an understanding of FAA, airport, building code, accessibility, and other applicable requirements.
• Visit project sites and work directly with owners, contractors, and consultants.
• Help identify opportunities with existing and prospective aviation clients.
• Contribute to the growth of our aviation practice, not simply executing work that has already been won.

Skills

Team collaboration

Client relations

Communication skills

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Professional degree in Architecture

Architectural licensure

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Bring your experience. Find your people. Build what matters. Help Build What’s Next in Aviation.

At Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) we believe great work happens when talented people have the trust, resources, and support to do their best work.

We’re looking for an Aviation Architect who wants more than a role on a massive airport project. This is an opportunity to join an established Architectural Team with a growing aviation practice and help build that practice from the ground up. Our work today is focused on regional airports, including terminal buildings, hangars, administration and operations facilities, renovations, and other aviation-related infrastructure. Over time, we expect that platform to grow—and we want the person in this role to grow with it.

If you're an architect who enjoys working closely with engineers, solving real-world problems, talking with clients, and seeing projects move from concept through construction, this could be a great fit.

What You'll Do

You'll work as a key member of our architecture team, partnering closely with our aviation engineers and other A/E professionals to deliver thoughtful, practical projects for airport clients.

Your Work May Include

• Leading architectural design for regional airport projects, including terminals, hangars, administration buildings, maintenance facilities, and renovations.
• Working side-by-side with aviation, civil, structural, MEP, and other engineering disciplines to develop coordinated solutions.
• Taking projects from early planning and programming through design, permitting, bidding, and construction administration.
• Developing concepts, presentations, drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Participating in client meetings and helping translate airport needs into buildable solutions.
• Developing an understanding of FAA, airport, building code, accessibility, and other applicable requirements.
• Visiting project sites and working directly with owners, contractors, and consultants.
• Helping identify opportunities with existing and prospective aviation clients.
• Contributing to the growth of our aviation practice, not simply executing work that has already been won.

This Role Has Room to Grow

We’re intentionally building this practice with the long term in mind.

You won't be walking into a fully built-out aviation architecture department with layers of management between you and the work.

You'll have the opportunity to help define what our aviation practice becomes.

As the practice grows, we see opportunities for this person to take on increasing responsibility for:

• Client relationships and business development
• Project and team leadership
• Aviation market strategy
• Mentoring and developing architectural staff
• Building repeat work with airport clients
• Pursuing larger and more complex aviation projects

Our immediate focus is on regional airports and the facilities that keep them operating. We believe that is a great place to build a strong aviation practice- and a strong career. As our relationships and capabilities grow, so can the size and complexity of the airports and projects we pursue.

What We're Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is both a good architect and a good teammate.

You’ll likely be a strong fit if you have:

• A professional degree in Architecture.
• Architectural licensure, or a clear path toward licensure.
• 5+ years of architectural experience, preferably with aviation, transportation, public-sector, or other technically complex projects.
• Experience taking projects through multiple phases of design and documentation.
• Strong Revit and/or AutoCAD skills.
• An understanding of building codes, accessibility requirements, and construction documentation.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with engineers and other disciplines.
• The ability to manage your own work while contributing to a larger project team.
• An interest in working directly with clients and helping develop new opportunities.
• A practical, collaborative approach to design and problem solving.

Aviation experience is highly valued, but we’re open to the right architect coming from an adjacent market - particularly someone with experience in transportation, public facilities, industrial, institutional, or other technically demanding project types.

The Person We Hope to Find

The right person probably doesn't need to be the person who has already designed the world's largest airport terminal.

you may be looking for something different from that.

You’re someone who wants to be close to the work. You like figuring things out with engineers. You enjoy talking to clients. You’re comfortable wearing a few different hats. And you’re excited by the idea of joining a growing practice where your contribution can directly influence where the business goes next.

You may already know aviation inside and out—or you may have strong architectural fundamentals and be ready to make aviation your specialty.

Most importantly, you’re looking for a place where there is room to build