Airport Capacity Planning Manager

Budapest Airport

Airport Capacity Planning Manager leading capacity planning and infrastructure development at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. Collaborating on large-scale projects to optimize airport capacity and ensure sustainability.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeBudapest • 🇭🇺 HungaryMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support short-, medium-, and long-term airport capacity expansion plans, develop sizing aligned with traffic forecasts and strategic objectives
Support capacity assessments for passengers, cargo, aircraft movements, and support infrastructure
Coordinate and oversee simulation studies (e.g. terminal flows, airside capacity, landside access) to validate planning assumptions and identify constraints and prepare and support short term capacity improvements and mitigation plans
Lead capacity and sizing optimization exercises for terminals, aprons, taxiways, and support facilities
Translate traffic forecasts into infrastructure requirements and phasing strategies
Participate in design review processes, ensuring compliance with approved planning programs, site constraints, and functional performance targets
Collaborate with engineering and design teams to ensure planning intent is preserved throughout project development
Support the development of airport master plans and strategic development frameworks
Support integration of sustainability principles, including environmental impact reduction, energy efficiency, and resilient infrastructure planning
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to align planning assumptions, timelines, and project priorities
Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices to ensure planning approaches remain current and competitive.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aviation Management, Civil Engineering, Transport Planning, Urban Planning, or a related field
Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in airport planning, infrastructure development, or aviation consultancy
Demonstrated experience in capacity planning, airport master planning, large-scale infrastructure projects or complex flow public building development
Proven track record in interpreting and applying aviation demand forecasts to infrastructure planning
Experience working in or with international airport operators or consulting firms is highly desirable
Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including advanced data analysis and modeling
Proficiency in airport planning and simulation tools (e.g., CAST, AirTOP, SIMMOD, or similar) is an advantage
Project management capabilities, including coordinating multidisciplinary teams and external consultants
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (additional European languages are an asset)
High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office and data visualization tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus system
Private healthcare package
Company car
International working environment, daily use of the English language
Option to work from home 1 day per week (laptop and company phone provided)
Christmas bonus, free parking, employee discounts in various shops
Various company events (e.g. Christmas party, Santa Claus party, Runway Run and other sport events, etc.)
Free health screenings, mental health counselling and other activities

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Hard Skills & Tools

capacity planningairport master planninginfrastructure developmentdata analysismodelingtraffic forecastingsizing optimizationsimulation studiesenvironmental impact reductionenergy efficiency

Soft Skills

analytical skillsquantitative skillsproject managementcollaborationcommunication skills