We are seeking a highly skilled Program Manager with expertise in the business jet aftermarket trading environment. In this role, you will be responsible for managing inventory levels, purchasing, sales support, and overall profitability of aftermarket programs. You will oversee inventory management, repair management, program management, program development, inventory acquisition, and marketing initiatives. Previous experience in parts trading in the commercial aircraft or business jet aftermarket is essential. Experience in Citation XLS and Sovereign parts would be an advantage.
Key Responsibilities:
Inventory Acquisition and Management:
- Research the market for additional parts inventory and evaluate opportunities for purchase, including teardowns, parts packages, and consignment options.
- Evaluate existing inventory and recommend replenishments for repair items and acquisitions.
- Monitor and forecast inventory levels to meet current and future business demands.
Repair Management:
- Evaluate development of repair processes both inhouse and with third party vendors
- Review repair vendors, costs, and quotes; make recommendations for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Program Management:
- Develop programs for components such as Engines, APU, landing gear exchange, wheel and brake exchange and other in demand components
- Develop PBH models including parts, pricing, terms, and ROI analysis for proposals.
- Support sales teams customer proposals and contract reviews.
Marketing:
- Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to penetrate new markets and foster growth.
- Conduct customer visits with Regional Sales Managers as needed, providing technical advice and support.
- Develop and review sales and gross profit program budgets in alignment with business objectives.
Key Skills and Experience:
- Proven experience in the business jet aftermarket trading environment, with a strong understanding of inventory management and repair processes.
- Excellent analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to optimize inventory levels and repair costs.
- Demonstrated proficiency in managing PBH and consignment agreements, including pricing strategies and contract negotiations.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and execute program development initiatives for various aircraft components.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external stakeholders.
What working with us is like
C&L Aviation Group is not your typical aviation company. We believe strongly that healthy wages and a happy work environment contribute to a better quality of life, and as such that quality is reflected in your work. At C&L, you’re more than just a pair of hands. You’re an integral part of our team and future growth plans. As such, there is an opportunity for you to improve and advance with our company.
A Better Relationship
Good employees don’t leave jobs, they leave bad bosses. Our talented and trained leadership team cares about you, and your success at C&L. They strive to stay engaged with you to make sure you’re happy and achieving your goals and potential. They also manage by leading and working collaboratively with everyone. This atmosphere leads to happier employees, better work and a respected reputation with our customers.
A Bright Future
It sounds cheesy, but we want your future to shine so brightly that you need shades. Here at C&L, we provide an atmosphere that fosters both personal and professional growth. Our future here at C&L is bright too. In fact, our 25-year old company has grown from one guy selling aircraft parts out of his basement to now over 200 people, with a 200,000 Sq. Ft Facility offering parts sales, aircraft heavy maintenance, avionics installations, engineering, interior refurbishments, exterior paint, component repair, and aircraft sales.
It’s been a great ride so far and we plan to keep growing. We need your help to do that. Right now, we have hit a point where we are at capacity turning work away – we need more people! Together, we can continue with our growth plans.
A Bigger Vision
We feel very fortunate to be able to grow the way we have. Because of that, we want to provide opportunities for employees to participate in making a difference in the community around us. The best way for us to do that is to help the community around grow with us. That’s why we have adopted a local school, helped fund a local community garden, provide holiday meals for those in need, and purchased winter coats for area children.
If you have a particular way you like to give back to others less fortunate, we would love to hear about it, and work together to integrate that into our existing charitable programs.
About the Area
You’ll find Bangor, Maine area is a great place to live and play. It’s a small community of roughly 100,000 people and the commercial and social center of Northern and Eastern Maine. It is the region’s largest center of retail and service businesses and is home to great schools and Universities, College sporting events, vibrant nightlife, and several exceptional event and concert venues.
This is a Full-Time Position and includes the following benefits:
- Medical
- Dental
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
- 401k Matching
To apply for this position, please fill out our application and submit your resume and cover letter to resumes@cla.aero.