Our Team
Kyle Pool
Director
Planning
Kyle Pool, P.E., is a program management and infrastructure professional with over 18 years of experience delivering complex aviation, public works, and real estate projects across California. He specializes in coordinating large-scale capital improvement programs within highly regulated and operationally sensitive environments.
At Los Angeles World Airports (LAX), Kyle plays a key role in advancing multibillion-dollar modernization efforts, including the Landside Access Modernization Program (LAMP) and Airfield Terminal Modernization Program (ATMP). He leads coordination across city agencies, utilities, developers, and regulatory stakeholders, ensuring alignment between real estate, permitting, and construction activities.
Kyle brings a practical, solutions-oriented approach to navigating complex jurisdictional challenges, including property acquisition, inter-agency coordination, and phased construction delivery. His experience spans both public sector program management and private sector engineering consulting, allowing him to bridge technical, regulatory, and business priorities.
He is a licensed Professional Engineer in California and holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from San Diego State University.
Q & A with Kyle
What professional project are you most proud of?
The project I’m most proud of is my work on the Landside Access Modernization Program (LAMP) at LAX. It’s one of the most complex infrastructure programs in the country, with multiple projects advancing simultaneously in a fully operational airport.
What makes it meaningful is the level of coordination required—aligning city agencies, utilities, developers, and airport operations while managing real estate constraints and accelerated construction schedules. Being part of a program that will fundamentally improve how millions of passengers access LAX—and seeing those pieces come together in real time—is incredibly rewarding.
What do you love about the aviation industry?
I’m drawn to aviation because of the scale and complexity—it’s one of the few industries where infrastructure, operations, and global connectivity all intersect.
Every project requires balancing safety, efficiency, and real-time operations while delivering long-term improvements. You’re not just building infrastructure—you’re improving how people and goods move around the world. That combination of technical challenge and real-world impact is what makes aviation so rewarding.
What is your favorite airport and what makes it stand out to you?
LAX stands out to me because of its complexity and constant evolution. It’s one of the busiest airports in the world, operating within tight constraints while undergoing major modernization.
What makes it unique is how many systems have to work together—airfield operations, terminals, ground access, and regional transportation—all within an active environment. Being involved in that transformation gives me a real appreciation for how much coordination and planning goes into keeping an airport like LAX running while it’s being rebuilt.
