Aviation Business Development & Fleet Growth Lead

Haute Aviation; Opfikon; Hybrid; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work location: Zurich orVienn

Autonomy to shape opportunities

Job summary

Haute Aviation AG is seeking a driven business development professional to grow our aircraft fleet across Europe. You will identify opportunities, engage owners and transform relationships into long-term management partnerships.

Key responsibilities include building a strong pipeline, leading negotiations, and representing Haute Aviation at industry events, with the flexibility to operate from Zurich or Vienna and willingness to travel internationally.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in business development, aircraft sales, aircraft management or private aviation.
• Established network of aircraft owners, family offices, brokers and industry stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of ownership, management agreements, charter operations and market dynamics.
• Strong negotiation, commercial awareness and competence with high-level decision-makers.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and proactive approach to turn opportunities into results.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Fluent English required; German desirable; French an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and approach private aircraft owners, investors and family offices across Europe.
• Build and develop a pipeline of qualified aircraft management opportunities.
• Position Haute Aviation as a trusted partner for aircraft management and charter operations.
• Lead commercial discussions, negotiate management agreements and close contracts.
• Collaborate with management and operations to onboard new aircraft.
• Leverage network of owners, brokers, manufacturers and consultants for new business.
• Generate new business through partnerships and targeted outreach.
• Represent Haute Aviation at industry events and client meetings.
• Develop tailored proposals addressing owners' operational and financial objectives.
• Build lasting partnerships based on trust and client needs.
• Identify opportunities to support fleet growth and market strategy.
• Assess aircraft types, market demand, charter potential and viability.
• Contribute to fleet development strategy and growth avenues.
• Maintain a clear pipeline and provide updates on opportunities and results.

Skills

Business development

Negotiation

Networking

Relationship building

Communication

Entrepreneurial mindset

Fluent English

German desirable

French advantageous

Job description

Haute Aviation AG is seeking a driven business development professional to grow our aircraft fleet across Europe. You will identify opportunities, engage owners and transform relationships into long-term management partnerships.

Key responsibilities include building a strong pipeline, leading negotiations, and representing Haute Aviation at industry events, with the flexibility to operate from Zurich or Vienna and willingness to travel internationally.