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Archer Aviation

Location:
United States, Los Angeles

Category:
Real Estate

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

190000.00 - 210000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Lead the deployment of vertiports across the LA Market. In this critical role, you will oversee all aspects of LA vertiport development—from initial network planning to site construction & electrification —enabling Archer’s American launch vision. Beyond new market expansion, you'll also drive localization of our infrastructure requirements with in-market partners including but not limited to vertiport design, air space integration and electrification.

Job Responsibility:

Source and execution of strategic infrastructure partnerships across the LA market — including office, retail, and hospitality developments — to support Archer’s go to market strategy
Lead and analyze a portfolio of future vertiport transactions to create appropriate acquisition, permitting, construction, and commissioning of vertiports for eVTOL operations
Product Manage, with internal and external stakeholders, the construction of vertiports and related products across the LA market on time, on budget and with superior quality
Provide infrastructure support including but not limited to airport integrations, regulatory certification and localizing of our standard infrastructure requirements
Create executive-level reporting and executive engagement at HQ to ensure that our LA vertiport portfolio aligns with the current brand vision
Facilitate and coordinate all phases of infrastructure deals, collaborating with cross-functional teams and engaging with internal and external stakeholders
Implement and refine infrastructure processes to ensure world-class execution standards
Build and maintain a network of industry experts to gain insights on trends and opportunities

Requirements:

10+ years of experience in real estate development, construction management, facilities management in the aviation industry
Ability to travel to various Southern California markets
Strong financial modeling skills
Confidence in presenting to executive management
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment
Proficiency in schedule management tools, financial modeling software and Google Workspace
Proven site acquisition, build, commission track record
comfort with brownfield airports and/or urban real estate constraints.
Working knowledge of airspace and helipad interfaces and regulatory engagements and procedures supporting operations.

Nice to have:

Experience with permitting and building departments in the greater LA market
Self-starter with intellectual curiosity and problem-solving skills

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 06, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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