Economic Development Director

InfraAir Capital; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Milestone bonuses

Executive stock options

Job summary

InfraAir Capital is seeking a senior leader to head public-sector strategy for Mountain West airport projects, bridging general aviation, airport planning, economic development, and funding to drive job creation and community-aligned outcomes.

The role directs relationships with sponsors, regulators and communities to advance land use, permitting and long-term partnerships across InfraAir’s aviation campuses and related infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in airport development or planning.
• Experience coordinating airport projects with public agencies and sponsors.
• Knowledge of airport planning and federal, state, and local approvals.
• Mountain West experience and regional travel preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct the public-sector strategy and relationships across InfraAir’s Mountain West airport portfolio.
• Coordinate with airport sponsors and boards, state aviation agencies, counties, municipalities and regulatory stakeholders.
• Advance projects through airport planning, land use, permitting, agreements, public approvals and opening.
• Align airport investment with local priorities, including economic development, workforce housing, energy and resilience infrastructure.
• Assess stakeholder and regulatory considerations for new sites and investments; represent InfraAir in agency discussions, public meetings and negotiations.
• Coordinate aviation planners, consultants and counsel, and work with the project team on relevant public funding and economic-development pathways.

Skills

Airport development

Public-sector strategy

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Regulatory understanding

Job description

InfraAir is seeking a senior economic development leader to lead our public-sector strategy and partnerships across the U.S. Mountain West.

InfraAir is an aviation real estate investment and development platform focused on building and operating aviation campuses and related infrastructure in high-growth markets. Our projects extend beyond the airport itself, often integrating workforce housing, energy and resilience infrastructure, emergency services support and other community priorities alongside private aviation development.

THE ROLE

The Director, Economic Development is InfraAir’s senior public-sector lead for Mountain West projects. The role sits at the intersection of general aviation, airport planning, economic development, and job creation, advancing projects through coordinated strategy, approvals and long-term public partnerships.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct the public-sector strategy and relationships across InfraAir’s Mountain West airport portfolio.
• Coordinate with airport sponsors and boards, state aviation agencies, counties, municipalities and regulatory stakeholders.
• Advance projects through airport planning, land use, permitting, agreements, public approvals and opening.
• Align airport investment with local priorities, including economic development, workforce housing, energy and resilience, and emergency aviation infrastructure.
• Assess stakeholder and regulatory considerations for new sites and investments; represent InfraAir in agency discussions, public meetings and negotiations.
• Coordinate aviation planners, consultants and counsel, and work with the project team on relevant public funding and economic-development pathways.

EXPERIENCE

• 10+ years with direct experience in airport development, airport planning or administration, general aviation, FBO/aviation real estate, state aviation or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating airport projects with public agencies, airport sponsors and regulatory stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of airport planning, land use and federal, state and local approval processes.
• Mountain West experience and relationships strongly preferred; regular regional travel required.

COMPENSATION & LOCATION

• Incentive compensation: Milestone bonuses and executive stock options.
• Benefits: Comprehensive health and wellness plan
• Location: Northern Rockies; Montana highly preferred. Local candidates will be prioritized over relocation.