RYA Grants Manager

Ryan Air, Inc.•Anchorage, AK

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Ryan Air's Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) division is expanding its mission to deliver pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and diagnostic samples to rural Alaskan communities using unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). This initiative is part of the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). The Grants Manager will play a crucial role in securing and managing the funding for this vision, as well as contributing to the operational management of the AAM fleet. This role is split approximately 50% between grants management and 50% fleet operations management.

Requirements

Strong technical writing, proposal development, and presentation skills.
Working knowledge of federal grant regulations, grant financial management, and reporting requirements.
Ability to analyze data, manage budgets, and meet multiple concurrent deadlines.
Working knowledge of unmanned aircraft systems / Advanced Air Mobility operations and applicable FAA regulations.
Able to lead, train, and communicate with employees in a safe and positive manner.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Flexible and responsive to direction and changing priorities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Good communication and customer-service skills.
Able to work independently and as part of a team, using sound independent judgment and decision-making.
Must be able to pass a ten-year security background check for airport badging.
Must be able to routinely lift 50 pounds.
Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Must be able to obtain an FAA Remote Pilot Certificate (Part 107) within one year of hire, if not already held.

Nice To Haves

Experience with grant portals such as Grants.gov and SAM.gov preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, aviation management, or a related field — or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Three (3) years of grant writing and/or grant administration experience preferred.
Previous aviation, UAS, or Advanced Air Mobility operations experience preferred.
FAA Remote Pilot Certificate (Part 107) preferred, or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

Research, identify, and evaluate federal, state, tribal, and private grant opportunities that align with Advanced Air Mobility objectives.
Prepare, write, and submit grant applications, proposals, budgets, narratives, and supporting documentation.
Administer awarded grants, including budget tracking, drawdown requests, financial and programmatic reporting, amendments, and close-out.
Serve as Ryan Air’s lead for RHTP subrecipient reporting, preparing programmatic and financial reports.
Ensure compliance with all grant terms and conditions and applicable federal regulations.
Serve as the primary point of contact for grantor agencies, partner organizations, sub-recipients, and contractors on grant matters.
Track grant deliverables, milestones, and performance metrics, and report progress to leadership.
Coordinate with Accounting on grant-related invoicing, cost allocation, match documentation, and reconciliation.
Develop and maintain a grants calendar and funding pipeline.
Manage the day-to-day operations of the Advanced Air Mobility fleet, including flight scheduling, mission planning, and staffing.
Ensure all AAM operations are conducted in accordance with FAA regulations, Company policies, and grant requirements.
Stay advised of aircraft maintenance scheduling, airworthiness, and safety-of-flight concerns.
Maintain operational records, flight logs, incident reports, and performance data.
Coordinate with Ryan Air station personnel, Flight Operations, and the Director of Safety to integrate AAM cargo operations.
Support demonstration flights, test programs, route development, and community engagement events.
Supervise medical cargo care coordinators and other staff as the department develops.
Participate in the Company Safety Management System (SMS); identify and report operational discrepancies, hazards, or needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.