Senior Terminal Planner, Aviation

Global Infrastructure • Chicago, IL

102d • $100,000 - $150,000

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. Ready to make your mark on the future of aviation? We’re looking for a Senior Terminal Planner to join our growing team in Chicago. This is your chance to play a leading role in shaping terminal projects at some of the busiest and most dynamic airports across the U.S. At Landrum & Brown, we pride ourselves on being recognized leaders in Terminal Planning and Aviation Planning—with the agility and creativity to adapt to our clients’ needs and the openness to create opportunities for everyone on our team. If you’re looking for a place where your expertise will be valued, your ideas will be heard, and your career will continue to grow, we’d love to meet you.

Requirements

• 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 how operations, passenger flow, facilities, and landside/airfield interfaces shape successful airports.
• Experience delivering and managing commercial terminal planning projects at small, 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

• Lead planning studies and assessments for commercial terminal expansion, 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 efforts, and engage with industry stakeholders.
• Mentor and provide direction to junior team members.

Benefits

• Extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage
• Continuing education benefits
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees