Airfield Planner

Sidara•Cincinnati, OH

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

Join a team where aviation is more than a market sector - it is a genuine professional passion. At Landrum & Brown, we are seeking experienced Airfield Planners who are deeply interested in how airports function, how airfield systems evolve, and how planning decisions shape the operational efficiency, safety, and long-term development of aviation infrastructure. This opportunity is ideal for a technically curious planning professional who enjoys combining aviation operations knowledge, analytical thinking, data-driven planning, and strategic infrastructure development. You will work alongside highly specialized aviation professionals who are passionate about the science, engineering, and operational complexity behind airport and airfield planning. You will contribute to complex airport planning initiatives ranging from airfield capacity studies and operational analyses to long-range development programs, simulation modeling, and strategic planning efforts at commercial service airports across the United States. This position may be based from ANY of our US locations, with preference for San Francisco, Cincinnati, Washington DC, and New York.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in Airfield Planning, Airport Planning, or Aviation Infrastructure Planning.
Academic or professional background specifically tied to Aviation, Airport Planning, Transportation Planning, or related disciplines.
Demonstrable technical experience with: AviPLAN / Airside Pro, GIS analysis and spatial tools, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office (specifically Word and Excel).
Strong analytical and technical writing capabilities.
Experience interpreting operational data and translating findings into planning recommendations.
Understanding of airport and airfield operational principles.
Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary aviation project environments.

Nice To Haves

Experience with airspace simulation and operational modeling.
Exposure to FAA planning standards and airport design guidance.
Background in aviation forecasting, operational analysis, or capacity planning.
Familiarity with aviation datasets, simulation tools, or operational analytics platforms.
Experience supporting large hub or complex airfield environments.

Responsibilities

Support and lead airfield and airport planning projects for commercial, regional, and general aviation airports.
Analyze airfield operations, geometry, capacity, and infrastructure performance.
Prepare planning studies including: Airfield layouts, Aircraft parking layout design, Airport Master Plans, Airspace obstacle analysis (obstacle evaluation, mitigation and line-of-sight studies), Airspace protection analysis (FAR Part 77, OEI , TERPS, ICAO, PANS-OPS), Facility requirements analyses, Capacity and operational studies, Phasing and development plan.
Perform CAD/ GIS-based analysis and aviation data analytics to support planning recommendations.
Utilize aviation planning and simulation tools ( e.g. AirTOp , TAAM, SIMMOD) to evaluate operational efficiency and future development scenarios.
Coordinate closely with aviation planners, engineers, airport operators, and technical specialists.
Develop technical reports, graphics, presentations, and planning documentation.
Contribute to stakeholder engagement and client presentations.
Support planning associated with FAA standards, airport operations, and long-term aviation development strategy.