Managing Consultant - Simulation/Modelling

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

L&B is the industry leader in planning the world’s busiest and most complex airports. Our expertise in airfield and airspace planning encompasses both the physical layout of runways, taxiways, and aircraft ramp areas, as well as improvements in operational procedures that maximize performance while minimizing capital and operational costs.
Our team is highly experienced in the optimization and development of airfield and airspace systems when:
• Improving operational efficiency and capability
• Increasing capacity
• Managing and reducing delays
• Ensuring compliance with design and safety standards
• Complying with changing technical requirements
The airfield/airspace team often utilizes fast-time simulations for demand and capacity analyses, alternatives evaluations, benefit-cost analyses, and construction programming.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Lead and conduct planning studies and analyze airport facilities and operations
• Simulate airfield and airspace operations including runways, taxiways, and gates using TAAM software
• Analyze simulation modeling input and output data sets
• Analyze flight schedules, study airport fleet mixes, and optimize aircraft gate management systems
• Participate in data collection and survey assignments
• Coordinate and write task analysis results and reports
• Assist in preparing project work scopes and schedules
• Engage client staff, attend client meetings/presentations, and establish positive relationships
• Train junior staff in simulation modeling tools and techniques

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience in airfield/airspace planning and simulation, with extensive experience using TAAM software and/or AirTop experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills using tools such as Excel, Tableau, etc.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, and/or GIS preferred
• Knowledge of programming (Python, R, etc.) preferred
• Knowledge and interest in the aviation industry and airport operations
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, planning, aviation, business, operations research, or related fields is an asset

Location

• Preferably based in one of our offices in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, or Cincinnati. Remote work from home is also an option for the right candidate.

Travel Expectations

• Ability to travel up to 20% of the year to airport clients and L&B’s U.S. and overseas offices

Additional Information

Landrum & Brown is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $117,000 - $175,000 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. Landrum & Brown 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.