Aviation Financial Consultant

Landrum & Brown; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, disability, and life insurance

Continuing education benefits

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions

Job summary

Landrum & Brown is seeking an experienced Aviation Financial Consultant to develop innovative financial solutions for airports and aviation organizations. You will be responsible for building sophisticated financial models, analyzing revenue and expenses, and conducting industry research to support strategic initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience in financial modeling and strong analytical skills, along with a Bachelor's degree in Finance or a related field. This position offers opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience developing financial models and performing quantitative analysis.
• Experience within the airport, aviation, or airline industry.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain sophisticated financial models tailored to client needs.
• Analyze airport revenues, expenses, and funding strategies.
• Conduct aviation industry research to support projects.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Business acumen

Communication skills

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or another quantitative discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Landrum & Brown is a global aviation consulting firm with airports at the core of our DNA. We bring passion and creativity to solve the most complex global aviation challenges with the potential to enhance the world. Serving airports and other aviation clients for more than 70 years across all seven continents, our aviation consulting practice includes both planning and development services that span activation planning, airfield and airspace, business and finance, commercial development, environmental, ground transportation, master planning and strategy, terminal planning and design.

Job Summary

At Landrum & Brown (L&B), we help airports make some of the most important strategic, financial, and business decisions in the aviation industry. From major capital investment programs and airline negotiations to long‑term financial planning and funding strategies, our work influences the future of airports across North America and around the world.

What You'll Do

As an Aviation Financial Consultant, you'll work closely with senior consultants and industry experts to develop innovative financial solutions for airports and aviation organizations. Key responsibilities include:

• Building and maintaining sophisticated financial models tailored to the unique needs of airport and aviation clients.
• Analyzing airport revenues, expenses, capital programs, funding strategies, and business opportunities.
• Conducting aviation industry research to support client projects and strategic initiatives.
• Developing financial analyses that support critical business and investment decisions.
• Drafting valuation reports and presentations to management.
• Maintaining and enhancing proprietary databases and analytical tools used across the firm.
• Preparing reports, memoranda, presentations, and client deliverables that clearly communicate findings and recommendations.
• Supporting business development, proposal preparation, and client engagement efforts.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams of aviation, planning, engineering, and business professionals.

What Makes You Successful

We're looking for someone who combines strong technical financial skills with curiosity, initiative, and a passion for aviation. You will bring:

• 2+ years of experience developing financial models and performing quantitative analysis.
• Experience within the airport, aviation, or airline industry.
• Excellent financial modeling skills, particularly within Microsoft Excel.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to evaluate financial and operational strategies.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience creating dashboards and using data visualization tools is an asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex findings clearly and concisely.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under demanding timelines.
• Strong relationship-building skills and a collaborative mindset.
• A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or another quantitative discipline.

Why Landrum & Brown?

For more than 75 years, Landrum & Brown has been one of the most respected names in aviation consulting. Our professionals advise airports, airlines, investors, and governments on some of the industry's most complex and consequential challenges. Joining L&B means:

• Working on projects that shape the future of airports and aviation infrastructure.
• Collaborating with recognized industry leaders and subject matter experts.
• Exposure to executive-level decision making and strategic planning.
• Opportunities for professional growth, increased responsibility, and career advancement.
• Being part of a team that values innovation, analytical excellence, and client success.

Additional Information

Landrum & Brown is an equal‑opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.

Landrum & Brown offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering. Collaboration, mission‑driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application.