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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
Are you a visionary leader in the aviation space with a passion for solving complex business challenges and helping airports thrive in a rapidly evolving industry? Landrum & Brown is seeking a Senior Managing Consultant to join our high-performing Aviation Planning team. This is a leadership role for a client-focused professional with deep expertise in commercial strategy, project delivery, and team development within the aviation sector.
This is your opportunity to shape the future of airport planning and commercial strategy across North America and beyondbringing innovation, insight, and impact to our clients most critical initiatives.
This position may be based out of Denver, Dalas, Chicago, Jacksonville FL or Cincinnati.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
What Youll Do:
As a Senior Managing Consultant, you will play a dual role of strategic leader and trusted advisor. You will drive business development, lead high-profile projects, and mentor the next generation of aviation consultants. You will work closely with senior airport executives, industry stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver solutions that align with client goals and commercial realities.
Key Responsibilities:

• Client Leadership & Relationship Management
• Serve as a key client liaison, cultivating long-term relationships with senior airport leadership and other aviation stakeholders.
• Translate complex client needs into actionable solutions; lead projects that address business planning, revenue optimization, and operational performance.
• Represent L&B as a thought leader in the industryparticipating in conferences, panels, and whitepapers to elevate our brand and expertise.
• Project Management Excellence
• Lead and oversee all aspects of project executionfrom scope development to final deliverables.
• Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while maintaining a high standard of quality and client satisfaction.
• Oversee resource allocation, staff assignments, and project financials including invoicing and cash flow management.
• Team Building & Talent Development
• Hire, coach, and mentor a team of consultants and analysts, ensuring the continuous growth of internal capabilities.
• Promote a collaborative, motivated, and high-performance team culture.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership in aviation business strategy, operations, and commercial management.
• Market Growth & Business Development
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, including leading proposal development and client interviews.
• Support go-to-market strategies in coordination with our corporate leadership, including targeted pursuits, positioning, and strategic partnerships.
• Leverage your industry knowledge and network to support revenue and client portfolio growth.
  

What You Bring:

• Experience & Education
• 10+ years of progressive experience in the aviation consulting sector, ideally with a blend of commercial, operational, and financial focus.
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Aviation or Civil Engineering, Planning, Architecture, or related discipline.
• Proven experience working with airport concession contracts, rental car concession agreements, parking management programs, and airline lease agreements.
• Experience in commercial management at an airport or for an airport operator is highly desirable.
• Skills & Strengths
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence and advise at executive levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex topics clearly.
• Deep analytical skills with an aptitude for business planning and financial modeling.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; experience with Airport Lease Management systems is a plus.
  

Why Join Landrum & Brown?
At L&B, we are passionate about building better airports and better careers. Youll have the opportunity to work on major, meaningful aviation projects that drive innovation and public value. We support flexible work arrangements, invest in ongoing development, and offer competitive compensation, benefits, and growth opportunities.
Additional Information
TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of$140,000 - $160,000 annually for this position and local market. We recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of skills, experience, education and competencies to the table that will be reflected in our offer.TYLin is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities.
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.
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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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  Full-time

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  Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales

• Industries

  Airlines and Aviation

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