Aviation Environmental 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

At Landrum & Brown, we’re looking for enthusiastic, detail-oriented individuals to join our team as Aviation Environmental Planners. This is your chance to work on exciting projects that shape the future of airports while growing your skills in environmental planning, data analysis, and technical reporting.

As an Aviation Environmental Planner, you'll collaborate with industry experts to deliver impactful solutions for our clients. Whether it's developing Environmental Impact Statements, conducting cutting-edge analyses, or contributing to the sustainability of airport projects, you'll play a key role in ensuring compliance and creating meaningful change.

Over the last three decades, one of the most important issues facing airports is the increasing requirement to fulfill environmental regulations and permits, as well as demonstrate leadership in reducing the environmental impact of the airport. Airport operators and government agencies face a complicated matrix of environmental approval processes, regional policies and stakeholder expectations.

L&B provides expert experience and global best practices to progress airport development, environmental compliance and sustainability stewardship. L&B has earned a reputation as one of the most well respected and successful aviation environmental firms in the world.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

What You'll Do:

• Dive Into Projects: Analyze data, prepare reports, and present findings in ways that make an impact.

• Ensure Excellence: Implement our top-notch Quality Assurance/Quality Control procedures.

• Be a Problem Solver: Conduct environmental impact analyses and technical studies to support airport-related initiatives.

• Build Your Expertise: Take ownership of specialized tasks, such as GIS database maintenance or noise monitoring.

• Collaborate and Grow: Work closely with a dynamic team, coordinate with interns, and communicate effectively across practices.

• Expand Your Horizons: Take on other duties that match your interests and help you grow professionally.

What You’ll Bring to the Table:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Urban or Environmental Planning is preferred.

• Demonstrated experience in GIS Analysis, Aviation Management, or a similar field is desirable.

• A passion for the aviation industry and sustainability.

• Strong communication and analytical skills to tackle complex problems.

• Technical know-how in data analysis, AutoCAD, or GIS is a plus.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

• Experience with NEPA documentation or airport consulting? Even better!

• Knowledge of FAA standards for air quality and noise analysis is a bonus.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

• Gain hands-on experience in real-world aviation projects.

• Be part of a supportive team that’s invested in your growth.

• Make a difference by contributing to environmentally conscious planning.

• Travel occasionally to exciting airport locations and connect with clients across the country.

 

Additional Information

We believe in recognizing the unique value that each individual brings 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 in shaping a rewarding future together! 

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Landrum & Brown offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits 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.

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.