RYA Grants Manager

Responsibilities

• Research, identify, and evaluate federal, state, tribal, and private grant opportunities (RHTP/CMS, FAA, USDOT, DOE, State of Alaska, foundations, etc.) that align with Advanced Air Mobility objectives.
• Prepare, write, and submit grant applications, proposals, budgets, narratives, and supporting documentation in coordination with executive leadership, Accounting, and Operations.
• Administer awarded grants, including budget tracking, drawdown requests, financial and programmatic reporting, amendments, and close-out.
• Serve as Ryan Air’s lead for RHTP subrecipient reporting, preparing accurate and timely programmatic and financial reports that align with the State of Alaska Department of Health’s cooperative-agreement obligations to CMS.
• Ensure compliance with all grant terms and conditions and applicable federal regulations — including the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), FFATA subaward reporting (2 CFR 170), and CMS/state RHTP award terms — and maintain complete, audit-ready grant files.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for grantor agencies, partner organizations, sub-recipients, and contractors on grant matters.
• Track grant deliverables, milestones, and performance metrics, and report progress to the Director of Advanced Air Mobility and Company leadership.
• Coordinate with Accounting on grant-related invoicing, cost allocation, match documentation, and reconciliation.
• Develop and maintain a grants calendar and funding pipeline to support the long-term growth of the division.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Advanced Air Mobility fleet, including flight scheduling, mission planning, and staffing.
• Ensure all AAM operations are conducted in accordance with FAA regulations (14 CFR Part 107, Part 135, and applicable waivers, exemptions, and authorizations), Company policies, and grant requirements.
• Stay advised of aircraft maintenance scheduling, airworthiness, and safety-of-flight concerns.
• Maintain operational records, flight logs, incident reports, and performance data required for regulatory and grant reporting.
• Coordinate with Ryan Air station personnel, Flight Operations, and the Director of Safety to integrate AAM cargo operations with existing Ryan Air station and cargo processes.
• Support demonstration flights, test programs, route development, and community engagement events.
• Supervise medical cargo care coordinators and other staff as the department develops.
• Participate in the Company Safety Management System (SMS); identify and report operational discrepancies, hazards, or needs to the Director of Advanced Air Mobility.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Strong technical writing, proposal development, and presentation skills.
• Working knowledge of federal grant regulations, grant financial management, and reporting requirements.
• Ability to analyze data, manage budgets, and meet multiple concurrent deadlines.
• Working knowledge of unmanned aircraft systems / Advanced Air Mobility operations and applicable FAA regulations.
• Able to lead, train, and communicate with employees in a safe and positive manner.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Flexible and responsive to direction and changing priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; experience with grant portals such as Grants.gov and SAM.gov preferred.
• Good communication and customer-service skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team, using sound independent judgment and decision-making.
• Must be able to pass a ten-year security background check for airport badging.
• Must be able to routinely lift 50 pounds.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Must be able to obtain an FAA Remote Pilot Certificate (Part 107) within one year of hire, if not already held.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, aviation management, or a related field — or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three (3) years of grant writing and/or grant administration experience preferred.
• Previous aviation, UAS, or Advanced Air Mobility operations experience preferred.
• FAA Remote Pilot Certificate (Part 107) preferred, or willingness to obtain.