Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Deputy Program Manager of Operations

RS and H•Celebration, FL

42d

About The Position

We are seeking an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Deputy Program Manager for Operations who will focus on growing and evaluating the market for AAM service in Florida, overseeing demand modeling and forecasting, to fulfill the goals of Florida's AAM Business Plan. In this role, you will provide guidance, technical expertise, and oversight for Florida's Aerial Network. As an AAM advisor, you will help shape policy, engage stakeholders, and guide implementation of one of the most ambitious AAM initiatives in the nation.

Requirements

Infrastructure planning/design experience - airports, vertiports, electrical charging systems or multimodal transit integration.
Bachelor's degree in engineering, planning, public policy, business, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
10 years relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, including:
Urban air mobility, eVTOL, or advanced rotorcraft programs,
Business plan and technical aspects of vertiports for developing AAM infrastructure networks,
Demand modeling and forecasting, and/or,
Support of federal, state, and other clients in research, planning, and deployment of UAS/UAM technology implementation programs.

Responsibilities

Serve as advisor on AAM strategy, policy, and infrastructure integration.
Shape statewide AAM implementation roadmaps, aligning with FAA, NASA, industry OEMs, and state legislative framework.
Guide long-range planning for vertiports, electric charging infrastructure, and integration with airports and transit systems.
Coordinate consultant teams (planning, engineering, outreach, environmental) supporting client AAM program.
Maintain program governance structures, reporting protocols, and measurable performance outcomes.
Support briefings to client leadership, legislative committees, and partner agencies.
Lead or support high-level coordination with airports, metropolitan planning organizations, municipalities, and private operators.
Design and facilitate statewide advisory committees, roundtables, and pilot exercises to test policies and site readiness.
Represent client at national and international AAM conferences and policy forums.
Facilitate community outreach and education initiatives.
Advise on statewide zoning and regulatory frameworks, land-use compatibility, and site approval processes for AAM infrastructure.
Support development of the Local Government AAM Toolkit and other resources to prepare communities for AAM operations.
Monitor and advise on federal regulatory developments (FAA MOSAIC, vertiport design standards, airspace integration).
Support in developing investment and funding strategies.
Identify funding pathways (federal grants, state appropriations, public-private partnerships) to advance client AAM vision.
Provide guidance on procurement strategies and partnership models to accelerate implementation.