Principal Consultant - Aviation (Airport Planning)

Responsibilities

• Lead analytical assessments of airport operations, including traffic profiles, flight schedules, and operational KPIs.
• Deliver capacity and Level of Service (LoS) assessments across terminal, airside, apron, and landside facilities.
• Develop multi-scenario demand forecasts for passengers, aircraft, cargo, and general aviation.
• Build and operate simulation models (such as CAST, AirTOP, or AviPlan) to evaluate system efficiency and resilience.
• Define functional and spatial requirements for airport infrastructure based on demand and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including terminal designers and airside engineers, to ensure integrated planning.
• Engage with airport operators, airlines, and regulators to align on planning criteria and study methodologies.
• Support proposal preparation by contributing planning methodologies and technical insights to aviation bids.
• Provide technical guidance to junior planners to support team capability building.

Requirements

• Degree in Aviation Planning, Transport/Civil Engineering, Architecture, Aviation Management, or a related discipline.
• 8–12 years of experience in airport planning, capacity assessment, forecasting, or masterplanning.
• Proficiency in analytical modelling, scenario development, and data interpretation.
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with AutoCAD or GIS.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present technical findings to senior stakeholders.
• Proven experience working with airport operators, airlines, and regulators.

About the Company

WSP is a global professional services firm with more than 69,000 employees working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. We are dedicated to delivering innovative and efficient design solutions for major infrastructure and aviation projects.