Advanced Air Mobility Associate Project Manager
$95,000–$130,000 year
On-siteIndianapolis, Indiana, United States or Orlando, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Lead and manage Advanced Air Mobility planning projects, including master plans, airport layout plans, and capital improvement programs for municipal, regional, and private clients. Serve as an associate project manager responsible for scope, schedule, budget, and overall project delivery while developing initiatives for vertiport siting, feasibility studies, and system integration. Coordinate with airport sponsors, municipalities, and FAA representatives to ensure compliance, oversee technical analyses such as demand forecasting and airspace considerations, and lead multidisciplinary teams including civil engineers and environmental specialists. Prepare technical reports, proposals, and client presentations while supporting business development and mentoring junior staff.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Planning, Aviation Management, Civil Engineering or a related field
- Minimum of 8 or more years of experience in airport planning with a focus on municipal or regional airport projects
- Demonstrated experience or strong familiarity with AAM concepts, including eVTOL aircraft and vertiport planning
- Experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D and/or ArcGIS
- Experience within the professional engineering consulting industry
- Strong understanding of FAA Engineering Brief 105B – Vertiport Design
- Strong understanding of airport planning principles, FAA regulations, and advisory circulars
- Proven experience playing a critical role in projects, including scope, budget, schedule, and client relationships
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to technical staff, public officials, and the general public in both written and oral formats
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and guide multidisciplinary teams effectively
- Proficiency in relevant planning, GIS, and/or design tools
Desired Qualifications
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or background in civil engineering
- Relevant certifications such as AICP, AAE, CM, LEED, ENV SP, etc.
- Experience integrating AAM infrastructure into airport or urban environments
- Familiarity with environmental review processes (e.g., NEPA) and tools (e.g., AEDT)
- Experience with stakeholder engagement and public outreach
- Knowledge of sustainability and electrification trends in aviation
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