Aviation Financial Consultant (Future Opportunities)

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 (L&B), we help airports make some of the most important strategic, financial, and business decisions in the aviation industry. From major capital investment programs and airline negotiations to long-term financial planning and funding strategies, our work influences the future of airports across North America and around the world.

We are seeking an Aviation Financial Consultant to join our growing Airport Financial & Business Consulting team. This is an opportunity for a financially minded professional who enjoys solving complex problems, building sophisticated analytical models, and working directly with airport and aviation industry leaders on high-impact projects.

Please Note: This is a talent pipeline posting intended to identify and engage qualified candidates for potential future opportunities.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

What You'll Do

As an Aviation Financial Consultant, you'll work closely with senior consultants and industry experts to develop innovative financial solutions for airports and aviation organizations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Building sophisticated financial models tailored to the unique needs of airport and aviation clients.
• Analyzing airport revenues, expenses, capital programs, funding strategies, and business opportunities.
• Conducting aviation industry research to support client projects and strategic initiatives.
• Developing financial analyses that inform critical business and investment decisions.
• Maintaining and enhancing proprietary databases and analytical tools used across the firm.
• Preparing reports, memoranda, presentations, and client deliverables that clearly communicate findings and recommendations.
• Supporting business development, proposal preparation, and client engagement efforts.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams of aviation, planning, engineering, and business professionals.
  
  

What Makes You Successful

We're looking for someone who combines strong technical financial skills with curiosity, initiative, and a passion for aviation.

You will bring:

• 2 years of experience developing financial models and performing quantitative analysis.
• Experience within the airport, aviation, or airline industry.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to evaluate financial and operational strategies.
• Advanced analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent financial modeling skills, particularly within Microsoft Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex findings clearly and concisely.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under demanding timelines.
• Strong relationship-building skills and a collaborative mindset.
• A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or another quantitative discipline.
  
  

Why Landrum & Brown?

For more than 75 years, Landrum & Brown has been one of the most respected names in aviation consulting. Our professionals advise airports, airlines, investors, and governments on some of the industry's most complex and consequential challenges.

Joining L&B means:

• Working on projects that shape the future of airports and aviation infrastructure.
• Collaborating with recognized industry leaders and subject matter experts.
• Exposure to executive-level decision making and strategic planning.
• Opportunities for professional growth, increased responsibility, and career advancement.
• Being part of a team that values innovation, analytical excellence, and client success.
  
  

If you're excited by the intersection of aviation, finance, strategy, and infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you.

Additional Information

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.