Deputy Director of Airport Development
Core
Lead and manage statewide airport development programs funded through state and federal grants, ensuring compliance with FAA and state regulations while overseeing infrastructure development for 72 public airports.
Role type
Senior management engineering manager (aviation infrastructure)
Builds
State and federal grant-funded airport infrastructure and air mobility systems
Domain
Public transportation / Aviation infrastructure / Civil engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Engineering project management, FAA regulatory compliance, budget management, contract administration, team leadership, technical writing, strategic planning, stakeholder coordination
Preferred skills
Professional engineer (PE) registration, experience with advanced air mobility and unmanned aircraft systems, experience writing standard operating procedures, experience with engineering and construction workflows
Technologies
FAA Advisory Circulars, state procurement systems, project management dashboards
Responsibilities
Lead statewide airport development programs, mentor a team of project managers and engineers, serve as primary liaison with FAA Airports Division, review and approve airport project proposals, prepare presentations for the Board of Transportation, administer personnel functions, oversee external contracts, assist in long-range planning, represent the division in meetings with agencies and officials
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities