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# Vice President, Director of Aviation at New York City Economic Development Corporation

- **Company:** New York City Economic Development Corporation
- **Location:** New York New York, United States
- **Compensation:** $140k–$145k
- **Posted:** 2026-08-07
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-13
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/nycedc/jobs/4703456006

## Job description

Our Vision: To make New York City the global model for inclusive innovation and economic growth, fueled by the City’s diverse people and businesses.

Our Mission: Creating a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers.

Position Overview: The Vice President, Aviation is responsible for managing NYCEDC’s Aviation assets fostering economic growth, driving technological innovation, mitigating quality of life concerns and enhancing the overall transportation ecosystem in New York. This role also carries the title and responsibilities of New York City’s “Director of Aviation” as it relates to its Municipal Air Terminals Lease with the Port Authority of New York & Jersey for LaGuardia and JFK airports.

The NYCEDC Aviation portfolio encompasses skyports/heliports (Downtown Skyport and East 34th Street Heliport), airports (LGA and JFK), the East River Skyport/Stuyvesant Cove seaplane base, and administration of the City’s Foreign Trade Zone Program. Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President / Head of Ports, Waterfront, and Transportation within Asset Management, this key leadership role includes strategic planning of the assets, effective management of the team, and annual budgeting and performance tracking associated with these assets. This role is a strategic position with regards to the varied aviation activities of NYCEDC and the Vice President, Aviation / Director of Aviation is considered a subject matter expert within NYCEDC, City Hall, and in the broader community/industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Develop and implement a vision, strategy and action plan for NYCEDC’s Aviation assets in alignment with the goals and objectives of NYCEDC, the Asset Management Division, and the Ports, Waterfront, and Transportation Department.
- Cultivate tenant relations to maximize revenue streams, achieve public policy goals and ensure efficient performance across all aviation assets.
- Oversee and coordinate Airport Board activities with the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey providing oversight on performance standards capital plans, air cargo market opportunities, financing opportunities, environmental betterments, consultant studies, traffic and transportation management, industry relationships and other areas defined in the Municipal Air Terminals Lease.
- Build and maintain relationships with relevant government entities (including the Federal Aviation Administration and the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey) and industry and community groups/boards.
- Coordinate and guide legislation and rulemaking related to the aviation industry and represent NYCEDC/City at official forums or public hearings.
- Oversee the 311 helicopter noise complaint process in coordination with NYC Office of Technology and Innovation; identify and implement continuous improvements.
- Lead research and industry engagement related to emerging technologies such as electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, zero emission seaplanes, drones, and other innovations that can reduce noise and air pollution.
- Collaborate with Asset Management Design & Construction to oversee major maintenance and redevelopment programs focused on optimizing asset utilization and operational efficiency.
- Provide leadership and management oversight of the Aviation team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
- Manage the Foreign Trade Zone activities for the City of New York to ensure maximum utilization and benefits for prospective and existing users.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Asset Management SVP of Ports, Waterfront and Transportation.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in public/transportation policy, urban planning, economics, engineering or a related field
- 7+ years of work experience in public policy, transportation, asset management, strategy consulting, or a relevant field.
- Subject matter expert and strategic thinker with regards to aviation facilities, working with private partners and how they fit within the economic environment and transportation ecosystem of the city
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and engagement with external stakeholders
- NYC residency is required within 180 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

- Master’s Degree in related field
- Demonstrated experience working with consultants, infrastructure operators/developers, and local communities on large-scale development plans preferably in NYC
- Experience in asset/property management, lease administration, and tenant relations

Salary Range $140,000—$145,000 USD

About Us: New York City Economic Development Corporation is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization that works for a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. We take a comprehensive approach, through four main strategies: strengthen confidence in NYC as a great place to do business; grow innovative sectors, with a focus on equity; build neighborhoods as places to live, learn, work, and play; and deliver sustainable infrastructure for communities and the city’s future economy.

NYCEDC is committed to offering competitive benefits to support employee health, happiness, and work-life balance.  We offer comprehensive benefits and unique perks to ensure NYCEDC employees flourish in their professional and personal lives:

- Generous employer subsidized health insurance
- Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
- Vision and hearing benefits
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
- Short term and long-term disability coverage
- 100% employer covered life insurance and supplemental life insurance coverage
- Up to 25 vacation days
- Floating Holidays and Summer Fridays
- Parental leave - up to 20 paid weeks
- Retirement savings programs
- Company-paid 401(a) defined contribution plan
- 457(b) tax-advantaged retirement savings plan
- Tuition Reimbursement program
- Continuing education and professional development
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
- College savings plan
- Backup childcare
- Gym membership discounts
- A Calm.com membership for mindfulness and mental health support
- Employee discounts through Plum Benefits and much more

Benefits listed above may vary based on the length and nature of your employment with New York City Economic Development Corporation. These benefits are subject to be modified at any time, at the discretion of the organization.

The New York City Economic Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Social Responsibility Mission is to create a People First strategy by attracting, retaining, and engaging a diverse and talented workforce. Like the city of New York, NYCEDC knows our strength comes from each of our connected parts, making the fabric of our organization better and stronger because of our unique employees' talents.

At NYCEDC, all applications are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, evaluate, or make decisions regarding candidate resumes or applications. Each candidate is considered through a thoughtful, human-led review process to ensure equity, consistency, and alignment with the needs of the role.

For more information, visit our website at [edc.nyc](http://www.edc.nyc/).

## About New York City Economic Development Corporation

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: NYCEDC is a nonprofit public-benefit corporation that promotes economic growth in New York City by strengthening business confidence, fostering innovative sectors, developing neighborhoods, and delivering sustainable infrastructure.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Nonprofit public-benefit corporation / Government agency)
- **Headquarters**: New York, New York, United States (One Liberty Plaza)
- **Founded**: 1991
- **Founders**: Not applicable (formed by the City of New York through the consolidation of the Public Development Corporation and the Financial Services Corporation)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Economic Development, Government Administration, Urban Planning & Infrastructure, Real Estate Development, Business Incentive Programs
- **Target customers**: City of New York (Mayor’s Office, City Council, borough presidents), New York City residents and businesses, private developers, startups, nonprofit institutions, and community stakeholders. Serves both B2G and the public interest.
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “Creating a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers.”

## Products & Services
For each major offering:
- **Real Estate Development & Asset Management**: NYCEDC manages City-owned properties, issues RFPs, negotiates ground leases, and oversees capital construction. Notable projects include the redevelopment of the Brooklyn Army Terminal, Hunts Point Produce Market modernization, and the Kingsbridge Armory community vision.
- **Business Incentive & Financing Programs**: Administers tax-exempt bond financing and other benefits through the New York City Industrial Development Agency (NYCIDA) and the New York City Capital Resource Corporation (NYCCRC) to support job creation and capital investment.
- **Sector Development Initiatives**: Runs targeted programs to grow key sectors, such as LifeSci NYC (life sciences campuses like SPARC Kips Bay and Innovation East), offshore wind port development (South Brooklyn Marine Terminal), and green economy support.
- **Infrastructure & Waterfront Projects**: Plans and manages public access projects (e.g., East River Waterfront Esplanade), ferry operations oversight (NYC Ferry), and maritime freight infrastructure.
- **Entrepreneurship & Innovation Programs**: Offers Venture Access NYC, a Founder Fellowship accelerator for underrepresented founders, and other inclusive innovation initiatives.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not applicable (nonprofit government corporation)
- **Key Metric**: Budget of $81.7 million (FY 2026); ~461 employees (0.6% decline year-over-year as of 2026); $3.0 million reported annual revenue (likely operating revenue; not for-profit).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not investors – key partners include the City of New York, NYC Department of City Planning, NYC Department of Small Business Services, New York City Housing Authority, and private sector partners such as Danny Meyer (Board Chair as of 2021).
- **Growth Signals**: Advancing major projects including the $1B+ SPARC Kips Bay life sciences campus (approved 2025), the transformation of South Brooklyn Marine Terminal into a major offshore wind port, and the community-driven Kingsbridge Armory redevelopment plan (approved 2025). Headcount has slightly contracted but remains stable at ~461.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Exclusive mandate**: Acts as the City of New York’s primary vehicle for economic development, public-private partnerships, and management of City-owned real estate and infrastructure.
- **Access to City resources**: Ability to bundle tax incentives, financing, regulatory facilitation, and land assets not available to private developers.
- **Cross-sector expertise**: Team includes urban planners, real estate professionals, engineers, policy analysts, data scientists, and marketers – all focused on public benefit.

## Strategic Focus
- **Current priorities and direction for growth**: Advance four core strategies – 1) strengthen confidence in NYC as a great place to do business; 2) grow innovative sectors (life sciences, green economy, technology) with a focus on equity; 3) build neighborhoods as places to live, learn, work, and play; 4) deliver sustainable infrastructure for communities and the future economy. Key investments in offshore wind, life sciences campuses, and industrial modernization.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture highlights**: Mission-driven, collaborative environment with a diverse workforce of over 500 New Yorkers from backgrounds in urban planning, real estate, finance, law, marketing, engineering, and policy. Emphasis on Diversity, Equity, & Social Responsibility (DES) including Employee Resource Groups, mentorship, pipeline programs, and volunteerism.
- **Remote/hybrid/office policy**: Not explicitly stated in search results; based on the nature of the work (real estate, community engagement, government operations) likely in-office or hybrid with headquarters at One Liberty Plaza in Lower Manhattan.
- **Notable perks or engineering culture**: Public service mission with direct impact on NYC communities; opportunities to work on high-profile projects (offshore wind, life sciences, neighborhood revitalization); internship and fellowship programs for students and early-career professionals; stable government-backed employer (501(c)(3)).

## Sources
1. [NYCEDC Official Website](https://edc.nyc/)
2. [NYCEDC Careers Page (Greenhouse)](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/nycedc)
3. [NYCEDC LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/nycedc)
4. [NYCEDC Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_City_Economic_Development_Corporation)
5. [NYCEDC Meet Us Page](https://edc.nyc/meet-nycedc)

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