Landing Gear Product Line Lead — Strategy & Growth

KP Aviation; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) Plan with employer contribution

Profit sharing and bonus opportunities

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

KP Aviation in the United States seeks a Product Line Manager – Landing Gear to drive strategy, growth, profitability, and operations for the GEAR asset line. You will own lifecycle management, from acquisition modeling to sales and market growth, partnering with Repairs, Operations, Technical, and Executive teams.

Remote work is available depending on location and experience. The role emphasizes data-driven decision-making, cross-functional leadership, and continuous improvement to maximize

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of Landing Gear components, systems, and aftermarket lifecycle management.
• Knowledge of aviation supply chain operations including repair, overhaul, and asset management strategies.
• Strong grasp of inventory planning, demand forecasting, and stocking strategies (1–2 year horizons).
• Familiarity with financial modeling including margin analysis, ROI, and cost optimization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic plans for the GEAR product line to achieve revenue, inventory, and margin objectives.
• Evaluate and analyze Gear opportunities including whole units, modules, piece parts, and repair events.
• Lead GEAR asset valuation, acquisition strategy, and buy package analysis.
• Create and maintain proformas, pricing models, and financial forecasts for GEAR inventory and transactions.
• Partner with Repairs and Technical teams to oversee Gear repair events and return-to-service activity.
• Monitor market trends, supply/demand conditions, and competitive intelligence related to GEAR assets.
• Own sales plan and drive performance to AOP.
• Manage inventory movement, aging material strategies, and inventory optimization efforts.
• Build and maintain supplier, repair vendor, and customer relationships.
• Track product line KPIs including gross margin, inventory turns, and profitability metrics.
• Identify new opportunities for product line expansion and strategic growth initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Landing Gear expertise

Forecasting & pricing

Asset management

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic planning

Data analysis

ERP/WMS/CRM systems

Negotiation & vendor mgmt

Tools

Salesforce

SAP

Oracle

Job description

KP Aviation in the United States seeks a Product Line Manager – Landing Gear to drive strategy, growth, profitability, and operations for the GEAR asset line. You will own lifecycle management, from acquisition modeling to sales and market growth, partnering with Repairs, Operations, Technical, and Executive teams.

Remote work is available depending on location and experience. The role emphasizes data-driven decision-making, cross-functional leadership, and continuous improvement to maximize