The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is responsible for providing safe, dependable, and efficient mobility across the state. Organized into divisions — Highway, the Registry of Motor Vehicles, Rail & Transit, Aeronautics, and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Agency (MBTA) — MassDOT collaborates with federal partners, local communities, regional partners, quasi-public agencies and other agencies to plan, operate, and maintain the state's multimodal transportation system.
Reporting directly to the Secretary of Transportation, the Aeronautics Administrator is a senior leader at MassDOT providing strategic, financial, and operational leadership for the Aeronautics Division. Responsible for managing a $2 million operating budget, $13–$25 million in state capital funds, and $35–$60 million in FAA funding, the Administrator oversees strategic partnerships with federal agencies and research institutions, and drives policy, planning, and project execution statewide, including those for the 35 public-use general aviation airports under the Division’s authority. This role leads a complex, multidisciplinary team, supports statewide aviation initiatives, coordinates with federal and state partners, and advances safety, security, and multimodal mobility goals.
The starting salary for this position will be $184,865. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts offers a competitive benefits package to include non-Medicare health insurance, dental & vision, LTD, Life Insurance & AD&D, FSA, and the Mass4YOU Employee Assistance Program.
Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply immediately or no later than May 26, 2025.
