Deputy Director, Airport/Chief Infrastructure Officer

Charlotte Douglas International Airport; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 240,000 - 302,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Profit-sharing incentive program

Executive benefits package

Job summary

Charlotte Douglas International Airport seeks a Deputy Director, Airport/Chief Infrastructure Officer to lead strategic planning, delivery, and long-term stewardship of its aviation infrastructure program.

This executive role oversees capital development, engineering, maintenance, asset management, and infrastructure modernization initiatives, directing complex projects within scope, schedule, and budget while collaborating with internal departments, regulators, consultants, and industry

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or bachelor’s degree with relevant experience required.
• Flight/aviation related coursework preferred.
• Experience in airport/aviation environment essential.
• Proven track record managing large capital programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and execution of airport infrastructure and capital development programs.
• Oversee engineering, maintenance, asset management, and modernization initiatives.
• Direct delivery of complex capital projects with scope, schedule, and budget control.
• Develop long-range infrastructure strategies for growth and resilience.
• Collaborate with internal departments, regulators, consultants, and partners.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations and standards.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams with accountability and continuous improvement.
• Represent the organization in executive discussions on infrastructure planning and investment.

Skills

lead multidisciplinary teams

stakeholder engagement

capital planning

asset management

regulatory compliance

financial stewardship

Education

Master’s + 5 years experience

Bachelor’s + 7 years experience

aviation-related coursework

Job description

NEW HIGHER SALARY RANGE! The City of Charlotte is seeking a Deputy Director, Airport/Chief Infrastructure Officer for Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to serve as a key executive leader responsible for the strategic planning, delivery, and long-term stewardship of the aviation infrastructure program. This role provides executive oversight of capital development, engineering, maintenance, and infrastructure modernization initiatives that support one of the nation’s largest and most complex airport systems. Leading multidisciplinary teams and collaborating across internal departments and external partners, the Deputy Director ensures that infrastructure investments align with organizational priorities, operational excellence, regulatory requirements, and the long-term needs of the region’s aviation network.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the strategic planning and execution of airport infrastructure and capital development programs.
• Oversee engineering, maintenance, asset management, and infrastructure modernization initiatives.
• Direct the delivery of complex capital projects while ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
• Develop long-range infrastructure strategies that support operational growth and system resilience.
• Collaborate with internal departments, regulatory agencies, consultants, and industry partners to advance key initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Represent the organization in executive discussions involving infrastructure planning, investment, and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree plus five years of experience, or bachelor’s degree plus seven years of experience is required.
• Major coursework should have included an aviation-related field, business or public administration, engineering, or related field.
• Must have previous experience working in an airport or aviation environment.
• Experience in the program management and/ or construction management functions of airport development; in the engineering and development functions of significant airports that have managed large capital programs.
• Experience managing large-scale maintenance functions including complex mechanical systems.
• Demonstrated success overseeing complex, multi-million-dollar capital projects within aviation, transportation, or similarly complex public infrastructure environments.
• Strong knowledge of capital planning, asset management, regulatory compliance, and financial stewardship.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, build strategic partnerships, and communicate effectively with executive stakeholders.

Salary & Compensation

NEW SALARY RANGE! The hiring salary range for this position is $240,000– $302,000, depending on qualifications and experience. An exceptional candidate may be eligible for a starting salary above the stated range, subject to the appropriate approvals. The position offers a competitive executive benefits package, relocation assistance, and participation in a profit-sharing incentive program.