Chief Executive Officer

Blue Signal; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative aerospace company is seeking a transformative Chief Executive Officer to lead its growth from prototype to certified production. This role offers the chance to build a high-performance culture, drive strategic partnerships, and navigate the complexities of FAA certification. The ideal candidate will possess a founder-grade mindset, deep aerospace knowledge, and a proven track record in multimillion-dollar sales. Join this mission-driven team to redefine the future of aviation and create significant enterprise value.

Benefits

Complete executive authority

Direct path to equity value creation

Opportunity to scale from prototype to production

Qualifications

• Experience leading high-growth operations through scale.
• Strong familiarity with aircraft certification and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale all core business units including engineering and manufacturing.
• Drive business development from initial sales to post-certification growth.

Skills

Leadership

Aerospace Certification Knowledge

Business Development

Sales Acumen

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Job description

Chief Executive Officer
Location: Remote (U.S. based candidates only)

A breakthrough opportunity awaits a dynamic and mission-driven leader. Our client, an aerospace innovator poised to revolutionize how aircraft are modified, certified, and manufactured, is seeking a transformative Chief Executive Officer to lead their next chapter. This is not a maintenance role, but a builder’s dream. The incoming CEO will take the reins of a high-growth, product-centric company transitioning from experimental success to certified manufacturing scale. With a clean-sheet aircraft development roadmap ahead, this role is for a founder-minded executive who is ready to drive execution, lead bold innovation, and build enterprise value from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic and Operational Leadership

• Lead and scale all core business units including engineering, certification, sales, operations, and manufacturing.
• Establish operational structure and systems to transition from prototype to production-grade aircraft manufacturing.
• Maintain laser focus on timelines, cost control, and deliverable quality - while navigating the path to FAA certification and production milestones.

Revenue Growth and Market Expansion

• Drive all aspects of business development from initial sales efforts to post-certification government and commercial growth.
• Personally manage strategic partnerships and large enterprise contracts.
• Champion adoption through building trust with early customers and securing flagship wins.

Capital Strategy and Investor Relations

• Own fundraising strategy and serve as the face of the company to investors.
• Partner with the Board of Directors to align capital raises with real-world execution milestones.
• Ensure valuation is built through performance, not promise.

Team and Culture Building

• Attract and retain elite, execution-focused talent.
• Establish a resilient, fast-moving company culture built on accountability, adaptability, and mission focus.
• Build a lean but powerful leadership team with a no-politics, no-theory approach.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

Founder-Grade Leadership

• Demonstrated experience in leading a startup or high-growth operation through scale.
• High accountability mindset, entrepreneurial grit, and hands-on leadership style.

Deep Aerospace Domain Knowledge

• Strong familiarity with aircraft certification, modification, or manufacturing - ideally with FAA Part 23/25 program experience.
• Able to translate technical milestones into business growth.

Sales & Commercial Acumen

• Proven success in leading multimillion-dollar hardware sales and government or defense sector contracts.
• Effective communicator across technical and non-technical audiences.

Relentless Executor

• Known for getting things done - designing systems, solving problems, and delivering outcomes.
• High adaptability in resource-constrained, fast-moving environments.

Bonus Expertise:

• Experience leading aircraft factory build-outs or certification processes.
• Background in electrified aviation systems or adjacent emerging aerospace technologies.
• Familiarity with public-private sector dynamics, including compliance and procurement.

This Role Offers:

• Complete executive authority and decision-making control.
• Direct path to equity value creation and strategic ownership of company trajectory.
• Unparalleled opportunity to scale a venture from advanced prototype to certified aircraft production.

About Blue Signal:

Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in various specialties. Our recruiters have a proven track record of placing top-tier talent across industry verticals, with deep expertise in numerous professional services. Learn more at bit.ly/46Gs4y