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The Challenge

We are hiring an Aviation Director to join the NCDOT Aviation team.

In this role, you will

• Provide leadership, direction, and supervision of the NCDOT Division of Aviation team.
• Oversee the team that works in partnership with the state’s publicly-owned airports to maintain a system plan approved by the Federal Aviation Administration.
• Manage state and federal grant programs for infrastructure development.
• Provide planning and technical assistance and professional development for airport staff.
• Oversee the team’s management of the state’s passenger and photogrammetry flight services for state agencies, the unmanned aircraft systems program, and an aerospace business development program.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the NCDOT Division of Aviation.
• Develop and maintain our strategic plan supporting NCDOT’s strategic goals.
• Provide clear direction for Aviation staff.
• Direct, guide, and mentor managers in implementing strategic and work plans for the Division and its teams to achieve established goals and defined metrics.
• Ensure the team follows all state and agency policies and procedures.
• Stay abreast of air transportation trends and technology.
• Engage in stakeholder groups and associations.
• Work closely with other state DOT aviation units on aviation matters of mutual or national interest.
• Represent the Division before relevant local, state and national convenings and key stakeholders on issues of importance to the state’s air transportation system.
• Hire and manage direct reports to the Director to maintain a strong, competent and diverse team of managers and staff.
• Pursue activities that maintain a strong team culture supportive of the Division’s visions and goals.
• Ensure the Division completes performance appraisals and training requirements by established deadlines.
• Ensure the Division sets an annual cash spend plan and operates within it.
• Remain highly familiar with state and agency budget and spend systems and processes.
• Prepare expansion requests through the State and agency processes.
• Manage the grant administration and projects such that they align with the cash spend forecasts.
• Maintain an effective system of tracking and reporting to ensure transparency and strong communication of Division activities.
• Ensure required reports are completed on time and accurately.
• Oversee the Division’s aviation development program.
• Oversee the work of the Division’s 10 engineers, including knowledge of planning and engineering requirements related to airfield operations, maintenance, and development.

What You Bring

• In-depth knowledge of the aviation industry, the principles and practices of airport engineering and planning, and the principles and practices of aviation grant administration.
• Demonstrated experience organizing and directing the activities of professional staff.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining effective working relationships with state, federal, regional, and local government officials and leaders and representatives of private concerns.
• In-depth knowledge of federal/state policies relating to funds administration and knowledge of the activities and practices of a state department of transportation.
• In-depth knowledge of federal aviation programs and how the Federal Aviation Administration functions.
• Ability to think analytically, develop and manage strategically, perform macro policy analysis, resolve problems and conflicts, and develop innovative approaches.
• Technical competence in aviation development standards.
• Ability to advocate for aviation programs and build broad aviation knowledge.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to manage complex, multimillion dollar budgets.
• Proficient public speaker and effective manager of staff who relates well to supervisors, peers, and subordinates.

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in engineering, and
• 7+ years progressive engineering experience, and
• 4+ years of supervisory experience; or
• An equivalent combination of training and experience.

Note

• We may require registration as a professional engineer by the NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

Questions?

Call me: Denise Byron-Cox at (919) 707-2816.

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