Belgium General Manager: Lead Military Flight Training

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd; Stans; On-site; CHF 138,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Individual pension solutions

Training and development opportunities

Staff restaurant discounts

Team events

Job summary

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. is seeking a General Manager Belgium to deliver a military flight training service for the Belgian customer and to establish a local Pilatus organization responsible for engineers, technicians, and subcontractors.

You will serve as the senior in-country representative interfacing with customer and partners. You will lead a multinational team, drive planning and performance against KPIs, and manage contracts, budgets, safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in aviation, preferably in a management role with aircraft availability and public contracts.
• Operational and commercial experience including contract, personnel, and budget management and performance analysis.
• Experience with military customers is an advantage.
• Compelling leadership style.
• Fluency in French and English in speaking and writing.
• This position includes temporary assignment to Switzerland until Q3 2027, then permanent in Belgium.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a comprehensive military flight training service to the Belgium customer.
• Establish a local Pilatus organisation to manage Pilatus employees and sub-contractors.
• Act as senior in-country Pilatus representative interfacing with customer and partners.
• Lead a multinational team to plan and monitor KPIs.
• Oversee commercial and financial performance; manage contracts and sub-contracts.
• Ensure adherence to safety and quality procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Aviation experience

Contract management

Budget management

French language

English language

Job description

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. is seeking a General Manager Belgium to deliver a military flight training service for the Belgian customer and to establish a local Pilatus organization responsible for engineers, technicians, and subcontractors.

You will serve as the senior in-country representative interfacing with customer and partners. You will lead a multinational team, drive planning and performance against KPIs, and manage contracts, budgets, safety and quality standards.