Aviation Terminal Planner — Shape World-Class Airports

Landrum Brown; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Global project exposure

Collaborative team culture

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Landrum & Brown, a global aviation consulting firm, seeks a Terminal Planner to join the Chicago team. You will shape terminal programs for major airports, developing planning alternatives and preparing visuals and reports to guide clients through complex projects.

Ideal candidates possess architecture/planning backgrounds, strong airport planning experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, and Office tools.

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.

Responsibilities

• Shape programmatic requirements for major airports across the U.S. and beyond.
• Develop, refine, and evaluate alternatives for passenger terminal, airfield, and landside facilities.
• Prepare compelling reports, visuals, and presentations to support planning studies.
• 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 surveys.
• Mentor and guide junior team members.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Client engagement

Airports/terminal planning knowledge

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Revit

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Bluebeam

Job description

Landrum & Brown, a global aviation consulting firm, seeks a Terminal Planner to join the Chicago team. You will shape terminal programs for major airports, developing planning alternatives and preparing visuals and reports to guide clients through complex projects.

Ideal candidates possess architecture/planning backgrounds, strong airport planning experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, and Office tools.