Director, Engine Programs

Jet Midwest, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jet Midwest, Inc. seeks a Director, Engine Programs to lead sales for aircraft engines and parts. You will direct the Sales team, set strategies, and coordinate with supply chain and vendors to optimize performance in a fast-paced aviation environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in market research/financial analysis and 3–5 years in aviation spare parts, with strong data analysis and MS Office skills. Expect a high-energy, detail-focused leader ready to drive growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in market research or financial analysis.
• 3–5 years of experience in the aviation spare parts industry.
• Ability to build mathematical models using statistical methods.
• Experience with illustrated parts catalogs and maintenance manuals.
• Love efficiency and can improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the sales team and set short- and long-term sales strategies.
• Direct and oversee sales policies and initiatives for JMI.
• Coordinate with supply chain and vendors to optimize performance.
• Negotiate with customers and external partners.
• Manage projects and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Communicate professionally across teams and with clients.

Skills

Team leadership

ERP system usage

Negotiation

Project management

Professional communication

Microsoft Office

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in market research/financial analysis

Tools

Quantum Software

Job description

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Director, Engine Programs

Director Kansas City, MO, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1543

Who are we?

Jet Midwest is a full-service commercial aviation company, specializing in the sale and lease of commercial aircraft, engines, and parts as well as aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul services to the aviation industry.

Position Description:

Title: Director of Engine Programs

Status: Full Time

Department: Commercial Operations Leadership

Summary:

The Director, Sales directs and oversees the sales policies, objectives, and initiatives for JMI. Additionally, the role sets short- and long-term sales strategies and evaluates effectiveness of current sales programs. Also, the job recommends product or service enhancements to improve customer satisfaction and sales potential, manages the sales team and creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sales team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities included, but not limited to:

• Team leadership
• ERP system usage
• Negotiation
• Project management
• Professional communication
• Microsoft Office
• A high-energy personality and desire to learn and grow quickly
• Strong analytical skills and are detail-oriented
• A High School Diploma or equivalent
• Strong proficiency with MS Office, particularly Excel, and general office technology
• Demonstrated ability to use sound judgment and discretion in dealings with outside vendors, coworkers, and clientsProfessional, polished communication skills – oral and written
• Knowledge of Quantum Software is helpful
• Regular interaction and coordination with team members at all levels of our supply chain
• Entrepreneurial, challenging, competitive, flexible, fast-paced, and fun
• Collaborative and growth-minded

Education & Experience:

• Have a Bachelor’s Degree in market research of financial analysis
• Have ability to problem solve and work cohesively within a team
• Possess 3-5 years of experience within the aviation spare parts industry
• Have ability to build mathematical model using statistical methods
• Have experience with illustrated parts catalogues and maintenance/component manuals
• Love efficiency and can help build improvements in processes
• Dream about airplanes

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

While performing the responsibilities of the Director, Engine Programs, you will be seated at a desk, using a phone and computer, the majority of your workday. Less than 5% of your job duties will require the ability to: walk long distances, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. The noise level is usually low, as consistent with an office environment. At times, some light lifting may be required, up to 25 lbs. These job duties are performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the Director, Engine Programs position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of knowledge, skills, ability, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

EOE M/F/D/V

• Eligibility for our comprehensive benefits program starting the 1st of the month after 30 days of full-time employment