Advanced Air Mobility Program Manager
Advanced Air Mobility Program Manager
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Description of Work
Pending OSHR Approval
The N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Division of Aviation a recognized leader in air mobility innovation promotes the economic well-being of North Carolina by developing a safe and robust air transportation system. As the states aviation authority the division manages state and federal airport infrastructure development grant projects in collaboration with local government owners of the states 72 public airports the integration of advanced air mobility and uncrewed aircraft systems for business and government use airport professional development aviation business and workforce development and flight services for state agencies.
The Program Analyst II Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Program Manager reports to the Deputy Director within the Programs and Planning section and is responsible for envisioning and planning how to leverage and manage aeronautical innovation projects across North Carolina.
The position supports the division in planning and executing projects related to aeronautical innovations across the states public airport system including advanced air mobility large- scaled uncrewed aircraft systems and aircraft fleet electrification adoption.
The position leads research projects related to emerging aviation technologies advances projects that implement AAM planning and educates our stakeholders about AAM through content creation and educational deployments. Some key roles associated with this position include partnering with local governments on land-use planning and providing use-case examples related to AAM staying informed about national and state initiatives and educating peer agencies and the general public about the benefits of aviation technological advancements.
This position contributes to division outreach engagement and education that builds understanding support and compliance with public airport development.
The position as with every division position contributes to the divisions strategic and annual work planning process to identify advance track and report on goals and objectives that achieve its mission.
In this role you will:
- Lead groundbreaking aviation projects by managing and executing innovative programs that support the advancement of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) across North Carolina including overseeing strategic initiatives like Advance Mobility NC.
- Develop and drive project success by creating detailed project scopes schedules budgets and milestonesensuring that each effort meets state and stakeholder goals.
- Collaborate with diverse partners including local governments research institutions and industry stakeholders to implement cutting-edge aviation solutions and ensure community readiness.
- Oversee high-impact programs including the AAM Planning Projects and the AAM-UAS Center of Excellence ensuring alignment with state priorities and maximum public benefit.
- Pursue and manage funding opportunities including federal grants to support aviation innovation and expand the states capabilities in next-generation air mobility.
- Serve as a subject matter expert by producing and giving presentations reports and communications that clearly explain the benefits challenges and progress of emerging aviation technologies.
- Shape public understanding through educational outreach and content development that informs communities about transformative technologies like drones eVTOL aircraft and sustainable fuels.
- Maintain thought leadership by tracking national and state trends in UAS aircraft electrification and AAMensuring North Carolina remains at the forefront of the industry.
- Contribute to policy and guidance through the creation and refinement of documentation and resources that support informed decision-making and responsible innovation.
- Represent North Carolina on national committees industry panels and at aviation conferences to ensure the states interests are heard and its progress recognized.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:
- Experience in program management: scoping developing work plans allocating resources assigning tasks managing schedules monitoring and reporting progress managing risk cost containment ensuring quality decision-making and coordination and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of public and business administration as it relates to the program area of assignment.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency personnel officials and the general public.
- Experience developing and delivering effective presentations reports and critical communications for technical and lay audiences.
- Experience using computers and software including Microsoft Office software SAP/EBS and GIS.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See for detail.
Bachelors degree from an appropriately accredited institution and five (5) years of progressive experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information
Name: Val Smith Phone: Email:
Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.
NCDOT will not accept See Attached or See Resume in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
