Vice President, Director of Aviation
New York City Economic Development CorporationNew York, New York, United States · Posted 21 days agoDescription
Our Vision: To make New York City the global model for inclusive innovation and economic growth, fueled by the City’s diverse people and businesses.
Our Mission: Creating a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers.
Position Overview: The Vice President, Aviation is responsible for managing NYCEDC’s Aviation assets fostering economic growth, driving technological innovation, mitigating quality of life concerns and enhancing the overall transportation ecosystem in New York. This role also carries the title and responsibilities of New York City’s “Director of Aviation” as it relates to its Municipal Air Terminals Lease with the Port Authority of New York & Jersey for LaGuardia and JFK airports.
The NYCEDC Aviation portfolio encompasses skyports/heliports (Downtown Skyport and East 34th Street Heliport), airports (LGA and JFK), the East River Skyport/Stuyvesant Cove seaplane base, and administration of the City’s Foreign Trade Zone Program. Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President / Head of Ports, Waterfront, and Transportation within Asset Management, this key leadership role includes strategic planning of the assets, effective management of the team, and annual budgeting and performance tracking associated with these assets. This role is a strategic position with regards to the varied aviation activities of NYCEDC and the Vice President, Aviation / Director of Aviation is considered a subject matter expert within NYCEDC, City Hall, and in the broader community/industry.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a vision, strategy and action plan for NYCEDC’s Aviation assets in alignment with the goals and objectives of NYCEDC, the Asset Management Division, and the Ports, Waterfront, and Transportation Department.
- Cultivate tenant relations to maximize revenue streams, achieve public policy goals and ensure efficient performance across all aviation assets.
- Oversee and coordinate Airport Board activities with the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey providing oversight on performance standards capital plans, air cargo market opportunities, financing opportunities, environmental betterments, consultant studies, traffic and transportation management, industry relationships and other areas defined in the Municipal Air Terminals Lease.
- Build and maintain relationships with relevant government entities (including the Federal Aviation Administration and the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey) and industry and community groups/boards.
- Coordinate and guide legislation and rulemaking related to the aviation industry and represent NYCEDC/City at official forums or public hearings.
- Oversee the 311 helicopter noise complaint process in coordination with NYC Office of Technology and Innovation; identify and implement continuous improvements.
- Lead research and industry engagement related to emerging technologies such as electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, zero emission seaplanes, drones, and other innovations that can reduce noise and air pollution.
- Collaborate with Asset Management Design & Construction to oversee major maintenance and redevelopment programs focused on optimizing asset utilization and operational efficiency.
- Provide leadership and management oversight of the Aviation team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
- Manage the Foreign Trade Zone activities for the City of New York to ensure maximum utilization and benefits for prospective and existing users.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Asset Management SVP of Ports, Waterfront and Transportation.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in public/transportation policy, urban planning, economics, engineering or a related field
- 7+ years of work experience in public policy, transportation, asset management, strategy consulting, or a relevant field.
- Subject matter expert and strategic thinker with regards to aviation facilities, working with private partners and how they fit within the economic environment and transportation ecosystem of the city
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and engagement with external stakeholders
- NYC residency is required within 180 days of hire
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in related field
- Demonstrated experience working with consultants, infrastructure operators/developers, and local communities on large-scale development plans preferably in NYC
- Experience in asset/property management, lease administration, and tenant relations
About Us: New York City Economic Development Corporation is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization that works for a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. We take a comprehensive approach, through four main strategies: strengthen confidence in NYC as a great place to do business; grow innovative sectors, with a focus on equity; build neighborhoods as places to live, learn, work, and play; and deliver sustainable infrastructure for communities and the city’s future economy.
NYCEDC is committed to offering competitive benefits to support employee health, happiness, and work-life balance. We offer comprehensive benefits and unique perks to ensure NYCEDC employees flourish in their professional and personal lives:
- Generous employer subsidized health insurance
- Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
- Vision and hearing benefits
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
- Short term and long-term disability coverage
- 100% employer covered life insurance and supplemental life insurance coverage
- Up to 25 vacation days
- Floating Holidays and Summer Fridays
- Parental leave - up to 20 paid weeks
- Retirement savings programs
- Company-paid 401(a) defined contribution plan
- 457(b) tax-advantaged retirement savings plan
- Tuition Reimbursement program
- Continuing education and professional development
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
- College savings plan
- Backup childcare
- Gym membership discounts
- A Calm.com membership for mindfulness and mental health support
- Employee discounts through Plum Benefits and much more
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