Lead Terminal Planner, Aviation & Airports

Landrum & Brown, Incorporated; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Continuing education benefits

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Retirement plan with company matching

Job summary

Landrum & Brown, a global aviation consulting firm, seeks a Terminal Planner to join the Chicago team. You will lead terminal planning studies, scope and deliver projects across terminal, airfield, and landside planning, and mentor junior staff in a dynamic, hybrid work environment.

Ideal candidates have 5–7+ years in airport planning, strong CAD skills (AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit), and excellent client communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Architecture, Planning, Urban Planning, Aviation, or related field.
• 5–7+ years of experience in airport planning, with strong expertise in terminal planning.
• Knowledge of operations, passenger flow, facilities, and landside/airfield interfaces shape airports.
• Experience delivering and managing commercial terminal planning projects at 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

• Lead planning studies for terminal expansions, airport/landside master plans, program implementation, and advisory services.
• Scope and deliver projects spanning terminal, airfield, apron, and landside planning.
• Analyze data, assess demand and capacity, benchmark, and apply modeling/simulation tools.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and client deliverables.
• Guide project meetings, support business development, and engage with industry stakeholders.
• Mentor and provide direction to junior team members.

Skills

Leadership

Client engagement

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Architecture, Planning, Urban 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, seeks a Terminal Planner to join the Chicago team. You will lead terminal planning studies, scope and deliver projects across terminal, airfield, and landside planning, and mentor junior staff in a dynamic, hybrid work environment.

Ideal candidates have 5–7+ years in airport planning, strong CAD skills (AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit), and excellent client communication.