Assists the Airports Division Manager in administering and managing the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace & Aeronautics’ Airports Division mission and responsibilities and provides leadership, coordination, and professional guidance for staff responsible for airport engineering, planning, programming, construction, inspections, standards, and airport development activities.
Serves as Deputy Spaceport Director for Infinity One Oklahoma Spaceport, supporting administration, operations, capital project management, planning, development, and strategic initiatives. Coordinates airport and spaceport programs with airport sponsors, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), consultants, local officials, tenants, governmental agencies, and other aviation and aerospace stakeholders.
Supports the Airport Construction Program, Capital Improvement Program (CIP), airport and spaceport planning, infrastructure investment, funding initiatives, operational coordination, business development, and compliance with applicable federal and state requirements.
The position requires strong leadership, communication, organization, and project management skills; in-state and occasional out-of-state travel. Position will be based in Oklahoma City but employee will be expected to travel to the spaceport in Burns Flat two days a week.