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Sky Harbour Group · 3 weeks ago

Development Assistant

Houston, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$95K/yr - $110K/yr

3+ years exp

Ascend Aviation Services, a subsidiary of Sky Harbour Group, is seeking a Development Assistant to support aviation development projects during the pre-construction phase. The role involves assisting senior development leadership with various tasks related to site evaluation, entitlements, permitting, and regulatory coordination for aviation facilities.

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Responsibilities

Support due diligence efforts such as ALTA surveys, geotechnical investigations, environmental reviews (Phase I/II), airspace analyses, pre-construction activities from initial site evaluation through entitlement and permitting

Maintain entitlement and permitting matrices across multiple jurisdictions and projects

Assist with zoning, land use, and entitlement documentation and tracking

Coordinate with municipalities, airport authorities, and state/federal agencies under the direction of senior development leadership

Assist in ensuring compliance with FAA regulations, airport authority requirements, and aviation development standards

Support coordination with architects, engineers, consultants, and internal stakeholders during planning and design development

Assist with document control and version management for drawings, reports, and regulatory submissions; help develop and maintain pre-construction schedules, budgets, and milestone deliverables

Support development leadership with data analysis, market research, and site benchmarking as needed

Track permitting timelines and identify potential risks or delays for escalation to senior leadership

Prepare meeting materials, regulatory submissions, and project documentation

Support the transition of projects to the Project Management team once construction is authorized

Contribute to continuous improvement of development and entitlement processes, templates, and best practices

Qualification

Aviation ManagementEntitlement ProcessesRegulatory ApprovalsConstruction ManagementProject Tracking ToolsAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsDetail-oriented

Required

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Aviation Management, Planning, or a related field

3+ years of experience in development, pre-construction, construction management, or infrastructure-related roles

Working knowledge of entitlement processes, permitting, zoning, or regulatory approvals (aviation experience preferred but not required)

Ability to read and interpret site plans, civil drawings, architectural drawings, and zoning codes

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication skills

High level of organization with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced, multi-project development environment

Detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to learn complex regulatory and development processes within aviation development or project management

Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with project tracking or scheduling tools is a plus

Preferred

Familiarity with aviation-specific planning concepts such as ALP coordination, Part 77 airspace, and airport minimum standards, FAA regulations, airport authority requirements, or public-agency coordination is a plus

Exposure to aviation or infrastructure projects such as hangars, terminals, maintenance facilities, or industrial developments is preferred

Company

Sky Harbour Group

Sky Harbour Group Corporation (NYSE: SKYH) is an aviation infrastructure company building the first nationwide network of Home Base Operator (HBO) campuses - private aviation facilities designed exclusively for based aircraft.

Founded in 2017

White Plains, New York, USA

51-200 employees