About the Career
Terminal Designers & Architects are innovative professionals who blend architectural expertise with passenger experience design to create functional, efficient, and aesthetically pleasing airport terminals. They combine artistic vision with practical considerations of passenger flow, security requirements, and operational efficiency. Working at the intersection of architecture, industrial design, and transportation planning, they create spaces that not only serve as critical infrastructure but also as welcoming gateways to cities and countries. These professionals must balance multiple priorities including accessibility, security, retail opportunities, and cultural representation while ensuring the terminal can handle current and future passenger volumes efficiently.On the Job You Will
- Design terminal layouts that optimize passenger flow and operational efficiency
- Create innovative solutions for check-in, security, and boarding areas
- Develop sustainable and energy-efficient building designs
- Integrate commercial and retail spaces within terminal environments
- Collaborate with stakeholders including airlines, security agencies, and retail partners
- Research and implement new technologies for improved passenger experience
- Ensure compliance with aviation regulations and building codes
- Create detailed architectural drawings and 3D models
- Consider cultural and regional influences in design elements
- Plan for future expansion and adaptation of facilities
Details
- Average Salary: $81,660
- Salary Range: $46,480 - $130,710
- Education: 4 Year Degree
- Outlook: Great (11% - 20% growth)
- Total Jobs (2024): 1,690
Education and Training
- Bachelor's degree
- No work experience
- No on-the-job training
- Commercial and Advertising Art
- Design and Visual Communications, General
- Energy Systems Technology/Technician
- Industrial and Product Design
- Packaging Science
Programs
Employers
- AECOM
- Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Dallas Love Field
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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