Airfield Planner
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Job Location:
Cincinnati, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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
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.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
WhatYoullBe Doing:
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
Aircraftparking layout design
Airport Master Plans
Airspace obstacle analysis(obstacle evaluationmitigationandline-of-sight studies)
Airspace protection analysis (FAR Part 77OEI TERPS ICAO PANS-OPS)
Facility requirements analyses
Capacity and operational studies
Phasing and development plan
PerformCAD/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.
WhatWereLooking For:
We are looking for professionals who are genuinely fascinated by aviation systems and airport operations-individuals who enjoy understanding the why behind how airports function and evolve.
The ideal candidate will bring both technical planning capability and intellectual curiosity around aviation infrastructure operations and analytics.
Required Qualifications:
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.
Demonstrabletechnicalexperience with:
AviPLAN/ Airside Pro
GIS analysis and spatial data tools
AutoCAD
Microsoft Office (specifically Word and Excel)
Strong analytical and technical writing capabilities.Persuasive academic and/orprofessional writing samples will be requested.
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
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.
Backgrounds That Could Be a Strong Fit:
This role may suit professionals with academic or professional backgrounds in:
Aviation Planning
Airport Operations
Air Traffic Management Flight Procedures and Obstacle Evaluation
Aviation Management
Civil Engineering with aviation specialization
Data Analyticsand Operations Research (with a preferred focus on Aviation)
Transportation Systems
Urban or Transportation Planning
Who This Role Will Suit:
This position is particularly well suited to someone who:
Hasa genuine passion for aviation and airportdevelopment
Fundamentalunderstandinghow airport and airfield systems operate
Desires long-term career growth with Landrum & Brown
Is naturally analytical and enjoys working with operational and spatial data
Likessolving complex planning and capacity problems
Wants to work alongside highly engaged aviation specialists and technical experts
Is interested in the science and strategy behind infrastructure planning
Enjoys balancing technical analysis with real-worldoperationalplanning
Why Join Landrum & Brown
You will become part of a collaborative aviation practice made up of professionals who are deeply invested in the future of airport development and operational planning. The work is technically challenging intellectually engaging and directly connected to the evolution of major aviation infrastructure programs across the country.
This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful aviation projects while continuing to deepen yourexpertisewithin a highly specialized and passionate professional environment.
Additional Information
We believe in recognizing the unique value thateach individualbrings to our team. As such the job title and ultimate compensation for this role will be thoughtfully aligned with the depth of your experience the breadth of your skills and the genuine enthusiasm you bring to the position. We are committed to fostering an environment where your contributions are both acknowledged and rewarded appropriately. Join us inshapinga rewarding future together!
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Landrum & Brown offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical disability and life insurance coverage continuing education benefits paid time off employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.
Collaboration mission-driven focus discipline and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran Guardsman or Reservist a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future we welcome and value your application.
Landrum & Brown is an equal opportunity employer and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal provincial state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority legal or lawful client requirements.
