Aviation Terminal Planner — Lead Airport Master Planning

Landrum Brown; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Education benefits

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Landrum & Brown, a global aviation consulting firm, is seeking a Terminal Planner to join our Chicago team. You will shape terminal projects at major airports, collaborating with clients and engineers to define programmatic requirements and evaluate design strategies.

The role emphasizes leadership, creative problem solving, and delivering compelling reports and visuals to support decision-making. Ideal candidates bring airport planning experience, strong proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Architecture, Planning, Aviation, or related field.
• Experience in airport planning, with strong expertise in terminal planning.
• Knowledge of how operations, passenger flow, facilities, and landside/airfield interfaces shape successful airports.
• Experience delivering and managing commercial terminal planning projects at medium or large hub airports.
• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, and Microsoft Office; experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam, or modeling tools is a plus.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with experience guiding teams and engaging clients.
• Familiarity with U.S. and international airport planning standards, regulatory frameworks, and the customer experience dimension of modern airports.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with client to help shape programmatic requirements for major airports across the U.S. and beyond.
• Develop, refine, and evaluate alternatives for passenger terminal, airfield, and landside facilities.
• Support planning studies by preparing compelling reports, visuals, and presentations.
• Assist with cost estimates, facility phasing, and implementation plans.
• Collaborate with clients, sub-consultants, and stakeholders to bring innovative solutions to life.
• Provide on-site client support and contribute to design workshops and facility surveys.
• Mentor and provide direction to junior team members.

Skills

Airport planning

Terminal planning

Leadership

Client engagement

Program management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Architecture, Planning, Aviation, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Revit

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Bluebeam

Modeling tools

Job description

Landrum & Brown, a global aviation consulting firm, is seeking a Terminal Planner to join our Chicago team. You will shape terminal projects at major airports, collaborating with clients and engineers to define programmatic requirements and evaluate design strategies.

The role emphasizes leadership, creative problem solving, and delivering compelling reports and visuals to support decision-making. Ideal candidates bring airport planning experience, strong proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp,