amd.sigma - strategic airport development GmbH

amd.sigma strategic airport development GmbH (amd.sigma) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Munich Airport International GmbH (MAI) and part of the Munich Airport Group.

From our office in Berlin, a multicultural team of approximately 25 professionals brings together deep expertise in long‑term airport development and infrastructure planning. With more than 30 years of experience and a proven track record of over 120 airport projects across 35+ countries, amd.sigma supports public and private airport clients in crafting sustainable, flexible, operationally excellent and future‑oriented development strategies.

We are currently seeking a Senior Consultant Airside Planning (f/m/d) to join us at our Berlin location.

Responsibilities

• Lead airside design projects and contribute to airside workstreams within airport master planning initiatives.
• Perform demand and capacity analyses for airside infrastructure, defining operational and spatial requirements.
• Translate planning objectives into practical airfield designs and optimized layout solutions.
• Prepare, review and update Airport Master Plans and Airport Layout Plans (ALPs) in line with regulatory and operational standards.
• Utilize simulation, modeling, and analytical tools to identify capacity constraints and enhance airside performance (optional).
• Collaborate effectively with clients, multidisciplinary internal teams, and external stakeholders throughout project lifecycles.
• Support and initiate business development activities, contributing to proposals and client engagement in airport planning projects.

Qualifications

• Airport Airside Planner with proven experience in airport planning, airside master planning and airside infrastructure development and a degree in Aeronautics, Aviation Planning, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong analytical mindset with advanced conceptual design and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficient in AutoCAD for detailed airfield design and layout development.
• Experience with simulation and modeling tools (e.g. CAST, AirTOP, and SIMMOD) for operational analysis is an advantage.
• Ability to conduct demand and capacity assessments and define infrastructure requirements.
• Skilled in identifying operational bottlenecks and developing data‑driven optimization strategies.
• Solid knowledge of relevant regulations (ICAO, EASA, national) and experience in planning runways, taxiways, aprons, and stand planning design.
• Strong coordination skills with the ability to manage interfaces between airside, landside, and terminal planning.
• Proven ability to engage stakeholders, facilitate workshops, and manage client relationships.
• Experience in project management, including planning, scheduling, and delivery oversight.
• Effective communicator with strong presentation and report‑writing skills and fluent in German and English.

Benefits

• A dynamic, international, and collaborative working environment in Berlin.
• Strategic involvement in complex, high‑impact airport projects worldwide.
• Personalized opportunities for professional growth and long‑term career development.
• A supportive, entrepreneurial culture that values ownership, initiative, and innovation.