Aviation Architect — Build & Lead a Growing Practice

Goodwyn Mills Cawood Llc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym

Cafe access

Job summary

Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is seeking an Aviation Architect to join our Atlanta office. Lead regional airport projects, partner with aviation engineers, and translate client needs into practical design solutions.

You’ll collaborate across disciplines, manage interactions with clients, and help grow our aviation practice while navigating codes, permits, and construction documentation. Office-based with field site opportunities in a growing firm.

Qualifications

• A professional degree in Architecture.
• Architectural licensure or clear path toward licensure.
• 5+ years of architectural experience, preferably with aviation/transport/public-sector projects.
• Experience taking projects through multiple design and documentation phases.
• Strong Revit and/or AutoCAD skills.
• Knowledge of building codes, accessibility requirements, and construction documentation.
• Strong communication skills to work with engineers and disciplines.
• Ability to manage own work while contributing to a larger team.
• Interest in working directly with clients and developing new opportunities.
• Practical, collaborative design/problem-solving approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design for regional airport projects (terminals, hangars, admin buildings, renovations).
• Collaborate with aviation engineers and other disciplines for coordinated solutions.
• Take projects from planning through design, permitting, bidding, and construction administration.
• Develop concepts, drawings, specs, and construction documents.
• Participate in client meetings and translate airport needs into buildable solutions.
• Understand FAA, airport, code, accessibility, and related requirements.
• Visit project sites and work with owners, contractors, and consultants.
• Identify opportunities with existing and prospective aviation clients.
• Contribute to growth of the aviation practice.

Skills

5+ years architectural experience

Strong communication skills

Client interaction

Leadership/mentoring

Education

Professional degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is seeking an Aviation Architect to join our Atlanta office. Lead regional airport projects, partner with aviation engineers, and translate client needs into practical design solutions.

You’ll collaborate across disciplines, manage interactions with clients, and help grow our aviation practice while navigating codes, permits, and construction documentation. Office-based with field site opportunities in a growing firm.