Associate Project Manager, Advanced Air Mobility

Hanson Professional Services Inc.

Manage Advanced Air Mobility airport planning projects for municipal and regional airports. Focus on integrating emerging technologies and provides technical oversight across multidisciplinary teams.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeIndianapolis • Florida, Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $95,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage AAM planning projects, including master plans, airport layout plans (ALPs), and capital improvement programs (CIPs) for municipal and regional airports, as well as private clients
Serve as an associate project manager responsible for scope, schedule, budget, and overall project delivery
Develop and guide AAM planning initiatives, including vertiport siting, feasibility studies, infrastructure planning, and system integration
Coordinate with airport sponsors, municipalities, FAA representatives, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with applicable planning and aviation standards
Provide strategic direction on integrating AAM concepts into existing airport infrastructure and surrounding communities
Assist the aviation market in smart airport planning programs and lead grant application development
Oversee technical planning analyses, including aviation demand forecasting, facility requirements, airspace considerations, and landside/airside planning
Lead multidisciplinary project teams, including civil engineers, planners, environmental specialists, and aviation consultants
Prepare and review technical reports, planning documents, proposals, and client presentations
Support business development efforts, including client relationship management, delivering AAM presentations, proposal development, and marketing initiatives
Mentor junior staff and contribute to the growth and development of the airport planning practice
Stay current with evolving AAM technologies, regulations, and industry trends, applying insights to project execution and client advisory services.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Aviation Management, Civil Engineering or a related field
Minimum of 8 or more years of experience in airport planning with a focus on municipal or regional airport projects
Demonstrated experience or strong familiarity with AAM concepts, including eVTOL aircraft and vertiport planning
Experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D and/or ArcGIS
Strong understanding of FAA Engineering Brief 105B – Vertiport Design
Strong understanding of airport planning principles, FAA regulations, and advisory circulars
Proven experience playing a critical role in projects, including scope, budget, schedule, and client relationships
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to technical staff, public officials, and the general public in both written and oral formats
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and guide multidisciplinary teams effectively
Proficiency in relevant planning, GIS, and/or design tools.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Performance bonuses
401(k) with matching contribution
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Comprehensive health & well-being plans
Financial wellness plans
Work-life balance programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

AAM ConceptsEVTOL AircraftFeasibility StudiesAviation Demand ForecastingTechnical Report Preparation

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationOrganizational SkillsClient Relationship Management