Advanced Air Mobility Strategy & Growth Lead

Hanson Professional Services Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance bonuses

401(k) with matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Health & well-being plans

Work-life balance programs

Job summary

Hanson Professional Services Inc. in Orlando seeks an accomplished Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Industry Leader to drive growth, strategy, and delivery of the national AAM practice.

This role leads business development, client engagement, industry teaming, and program execution across eVTOL, vertiports, airport electrification, and next‑generation air mobility systems. The ideal candidate is a recognized aviation leader with a track record of growing client relationships, managing complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation, Engineering, Planning, Transportation, or a related field.
• 15+ years of aviation industry experience, including airport planning, development, design, or consulting.
• Demonstrated experience leading aviation or Advanced Air Mobility initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the firm's Advanced Air Mobility market strategy and growth initiatives.
• Develop and maintain executive-level relationships with airports, public agencies, private developers, technology providers, and industry stakeholders.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in AAM, vertiport planning, airport integration, and emerging aviation technologies.
• Identify, pursue, and capture major aviation and AAM opportunities nationwide.
• Provide oversight for complex aviation and AAM programs, ensuring successful delivery, profitability, and client satisfaction.
• Lead with multidisciplinary teams across aviation, transportation, planning, engineering, and environmental services.
• Represent the firm through industry organizations, conferences, publications, and thought leadership activities.
• Mentor and develop project managers, planners, and emerging leaders within the aviation practice.
• Monitor industry trends, regulatory developments, and technology advancements to guide strategic decision-making.

Skills

Aviation industry

Leadership

Business development

Client management

FAA regulations

Strategic growth

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in aviation/engineering

Professional Engineer (PE)

Advanced degree

Job description

Hanson Professional Services Inc. in Orlando seeks an accomplished Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Industry Leader to drive growth, strategy, and delivery of the national AAM practice.

This role leads business development, client engagement, industry teaming, and program execution across eVTOL, vertiports, airport electrification, and next‑generation air mobility systems. The ideal candidate is a recognized aviation leader with a track record of growing client relationships, managing complex