Aviation Planning Intern

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

Landrum & Brown is seeking a motivated intern with a passion for aviation planning and development to join our dynamic Chicago team. This internship offers flexible start dates in January or May and provides hands-on experience supporting project managers in the delivery of airport planning projects that meet our clients’ goals.

What You Will Do

• Work directly with clients on a variety of airport planning, noise abatement, and environmental/sustainability planning.
• Participate and assist in organizing numerous community relations efforts and public meetings.
• Develop and maintain electronic data sets and files and performs data analysis and comprehensive data reporting in a variety of tables, charts, and reports.
• Prepare draft reports, presentations, schedules, meeting materials, and other deliverables based on direction from senior staff as well as individual efforts.
• Provide technical assistance and is responsive to requests for data and information.

What You Bring to the Team (Competencies)

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with a proven ability to efficiently prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of producing clear documentation and interacting professionally with clients and colleagues
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also able to effectively collaborate in a team environment
• Strong commitment to integrity, consistently demonstrating ethical, fair, and responsible behavior
• Commitment to innovation and continuous learning, with a passion for acquiring new skills and driving improvements

Your Education and Experience

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Aviation Management or related field of study
• Knowledge or interest in the aviation industry and airport operations

Additional Information

At Landrum and Brown we strive to create a supportive and enriching learning environment that empowers you to make an impact. If you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification listed.

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.