Vice President, Director of Aviation

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 lifeconcernsand 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.

TheNYCEDC Aviation portfolioencompassesskyports/heliports (Downtown Skyportand East 34th Street Heliport), airports (LGA and JFK),the East River Skyport/Stuyvesant Cove seaplane base, and administration ofthe

City’sForeign 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,andannual 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 thebroadercommunity/industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and imple ment a vision,strategy and action plan for NYCEDC’s Aviation assets in alignment with the goals andobjectivesof NYCEDC, the Asset Management Division, and the Ports, Waterfront, and Transportation Department.
• Cultivate tenant relations to maximize revenue streams, achieve public policygoalsand 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 rule making 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 maximumutilizationand benefits for prospective and existing users.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Asset ManagementSVPof Ports,Waterfrontand Transportation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’sdegree in public/transportation policy,urban planning, economics,engineeringor a related field
• 7+yearsofwork experience in public policy,…