Business Development - Aerospace Manufacturing

JOB TITLE: Business Development - Aerospace Manufacturing (Remote/Hybrid)LOCATION:REMOTE/HYBRID, OKPAY RATE: $140K-200K/year

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (Long Term)

• Annual merit: increases (3%–6%)

• Quarterly bonuses: (up to 3x factor)

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

• Develops and executes strategic and tactical sales plans for composite and metal bond new manufacturing and repair in aerospace (commercial and defense).

• Spend approximately 50% of time traveling (including limited international travel) and 50% onsite in-office

• Generates business opportunities with new and existing customer base focusing on long-term contiguous production work statements.

• Generates constant flow of RFQs and RFPs for sales pipeline and supports estimating activities with customer follow-up.

• Establishes three-year strategic and tactical plan and forecast for sales goals with year-over-year growth.

• Develops customer-specific PowerPoint presentations and marketing materials.

• Develops Capture Plans for strategic or target programs, part numbers, and customers.

• Represents business at trade association meetings to promote products and services.

• Leads sales process including collaborative work with multiple departments to focus on core competency programs and parts.

• Keeps current on industry intel, new programs, customer news, new technology, new requirements, and aircraft platform rates.

• Supports proposal write-ups including Executive Summary, Cost Volume, Management Volume, and Technical Volume.

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

• Minimum high school degree required (Bachelor's degree preferred).

• Must be able to come onsite regularly in Tulsa OK (ex Come onsite for a week bi-monthly or monthly)

• Minimum 10 years of sales experience in aerospace manufacturing industry.

• Strong technical knowledge of both helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft.

• Experience in composite and metal bonded parts manufacturing and repair.

• Ability to answer technical questions related to manufacturing processes, major equipment, tooling, qualifications, certifications, contract requirements, ERP, and CAD software.

• Familiarity with government and industry regulations including FARs, DFARs, FAA, SAM, and JCP.

• Experience supporting customer activities including contract review, customer complaints, returns, warranties, and NOEs.

• Experience supporting CI, 6S, safety, management of change, and trade compliance activities.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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