Aviation Architect: Shape Regional Airports & Practice Growth

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

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.