Aviation Financial Consultant (Future Opportunities)

Sidara•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

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. We are seeking an Aviation Financial Consultant to join our growing Airport Financial & Business Consulting team. This is an opportunity for a financially minded professional who enjoys solving complex problems, building sophisticated analytical models, and working directly with airport and aviation industry leaders on high-impact projects. Please Note: This is a talent pipeline posting intended to identify and engage qualified candidates for potential future opportunities.

Requirements

2+ years of experience developing financial models and performing quantitative analysis.
Experience within the airport, aviation, or airline industry.
Strong business acumen and the ability to evaluate financial and operational strategies.
Advanced analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
Excellent financial modeling skills, particularly within Microsoft Excel.
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.

Responsibilities

Building 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 inform critical business and investment decisions.
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.