Senior Terminal Planner, Aviation
About The Position
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. Why Join Us? Professional Development & Growth – We’re deeply committed to supporting your career journey, with opportunities to take on increasing responsibility, mentor junior staff, and continue developing your leadership profile. Impactful Projects – Lead high-profile projects ranging from terminal expansions and master plans to business and implementation strategies for airports nationwide. Collaborative Team – Work alongside a global network of aviation experts while still enjoying the benefits of an agile, close-knit team. Career Pathways – Whether your passion lies in technical excellence, client leadership, or business development, we’ll help you shape your future.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
