Program Manager (Aftermarket Business Development)(

Job Number:

333278)

Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Program Manager will play a critical role in driving business growth by expanding available modification offerings, establishing and furthering industry partnerships, exploring and developing new opportunities, and bringing innovative modification to market. They will work with internal teams and external suppliers as well as other aircraft business entities. They will identify and assess strategic opportunities across a diverse range of topics; including, but not limited to, aircraft product offerings, services, programs, facilities. This is a vital, global position, within Textron Aviation Customer Service and Customer Support that will help shape and influence the future of Textron Aviation’s aftermarket business as well as impact our overall brand.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the development of various aircraft systems by working with internal stakeholder resources as well as outside suppliers
• Support the analysis and execution of strategic initiatives, new product offerings, new business endeavors with a particular focus on product development
• Understand and utilize Customer Service software systems and available data for working with field aircraft, finance, part information, or customer specifics
• Understand the aftermarket business and key issues at a detailed level
• Proactively research issues, anticipate opportunities, and provide answers and insight to key questions
• Develop hypotheses and prove/disprove with supporting analysis
• Identify emerging aftermarket trends, monitor competitive activity, and provide insights to the organization regarding the market landscape
• Develop and execute business cases, detailed implementation plans, and raise/resolve issues
• Evaluate and lead business development opportunities, partnering with finance, contracts, engineering, sales, planning, and other operating functions; internal and external as needed
• Develop presentations on new products and business opportunities for management and leadership review at all levels
• Maintain flexibility to take on and handle other duties as required
• Travel up to 10% of standard workweek

Qualifications

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Business, Aviation, Engineering, Finance, or other related field
• MBA degree preferred but not required
• FAA Pilot or Maintenance ratings preferred but not required
• Minimum 5 years of aircraft operational or relevant experience is required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to strategically think and plan and tactically prioritize and execute
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization through various mediums
• Strong project management skills, and ability to network across the company to achieve objectives
• Strong analytical, quantitative and presentation skills
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft office products
• Self-starter and motivator that works well in a team environment

Kansas Tax Credit

Join Textron Aviation’s Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Visit https://www.aircapitaloftheworld.com/taxcredits for more information on the tax credit.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiting Company: Textron Aviation

Primary Location

: US-Kansas-Wichita

Schedule

: Full-time

Job Level

: Individual Contributor

Shift

: First Shift

Travel

: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Job Posting

: 06/19/2025, 3:22:23 PM