Terminal Planner

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 Ready to shape the future of air travel? We’re looking for a Terminal Planner to join our growing team in Chicago. We’re looking for motivated, creative thinkers with backgrounds in architecture, engineering, or planning who want to make a lasting impact in the aviation industry. This is your chance to play a leading role in shaping terminal projects at the busiest and most dynamic airports in the world.

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.

Responsibilities & Qualifications 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 – Support the busiest airports in the world by shaping airport development programs from program definition to program completion.

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.

What You’ll DoWork directly with client to help shape programmatic requirements for major airports across the U.S. and beyond.

Develop, refine, and evaluate alternatives for passenger terminal, airfield, and landside facilities.

Support planning studies by preparing compelling reports, visuals, and presentations.

Assist with cost estimates, facility phasing, and implementation plans.

Collaborate with clients, sub-consultants, and stakeholders to bring innovative solutions to life.

Provide on-site client support and contribute to design workshops and facility surveys.

Mentor and provide direction to junior team members.

What You Bring Bachelor’s or Master’s in Architecture, Planning, Aviation, or related field.

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 medium or large hub airports.

Strong proficiency with AutoCAD, Sketch Up, 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.

If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a team where your professional growth is as important as the success of our clients, join us in redefining the future of aviation planning.

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