Aviation manager Jobs in Saint-Jerome, QC

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The Customer Experience Manager (CEM), as part of Commercial Business Operations, will support the commercial sales team and represent Bell to customers, turning them into advocates for Bell and our products. In this role, you will develop and manage positive relationships with customers, guiding them through the aircraft completion and delivery process. You will lead and manage all support functions from the firm aircraft order to delivery and oversee the handoff to the aftermarket support network.

Summary of job description

• Maintain communication and collaborate closely with the Bell Regional Sales Manager for support throughout the onboarding and delivery process.
• Responsible for achieving aircraft delivery AOP goals within budget and contractual timelines. Act as the primary interface between customers and Bell, including Sales Managers, Contracts, Operations, Programs, and regulatory support departments, guiding the customer from order confirmation to aircraft delivery.
• Lead all post-purchase agreement, contract, and amendment configuration and design reviews, delivery activities, customer coordination, and support customer needs throughout the process, supported by configuration managers, design / engineering teams, and other stakeholders.
• Evaluate purchase agreements and build plans for aircraft configuration data accuracy, compatibility, functionality, deliverables, delivery timeline, training, shipping requirements, etc.
• Lead interior and exterior design meetings between the customer and Bell styling team.
• Manage communications between the customer and Bell's functional teams to finalize aircraft customization, documentation, and transportation to the final delivery location.
• Schedule training sessions with BTA (Pilot & Mx).
• Monitor aircraft production pace to meet contractual delivery dates.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of technical aspects of Bell aircraft, mission capabilities, technical documentation, airworthiness requirements, aftermarket products, and new customization options.
• Stay informed of national, federal, and international regulations related to aircraft certification, exportation, licensing, registration, taxation, etc.
• Manage the introduction of customers to Bell's aftermarket support network, regional CSE, and aftermarket sales management.
• Introduce the Customer Advantage Plan.
• Maintain high customer satisfaction scores, including NSDR and delivery experience surveys.

Minimum required qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Sales, Engineering, Project Management, Aviation, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of experience in the aviation industry.
• At least 3 years of experience in aircraft configurations, MRO / CRO operations, project management, or progressive leadership in an aircraft operational environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Proficiency with Salesforce.
• Ability to work with regulatory agencies, customers, and cross-functional teams.
• Experience managing a customer from initial sale through acquisition and delivery.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a geographically dispersed organization.
• Prior sales experience with luxury items over $1 million.
• Experience in rotorcraft industry.
• Experience with Bell products.
• Project management experience.
• FAA, TCCA, or EASA certifications are a plus.
• International business experience.
• Knowledge of foreign languages.
• Functional knowledge of French is required.
• Functional knowledge of English is required for communication with Bell teams outside Quebec and international partners.

Any other combination of education and experience deemed equivalent may be considered.

Benefits of working at Bell Textron Canada

• Group insurance and virtual healthcare plans.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Average of 13 holidays / floating days.
• Possibility to bank overtime as compensated time up to 40 hours per year.
• Flexible scheduling policies.
• Educational assistance programs.
• Reimbursement for fitness expenses.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.

Join our diverse and inclusive environment where you can feel a sense of belonging. Collaborate with dedicated, enthusiastic teams where diverse experiences and ideas, combined with a passion for our products, drive us beyond flight.

Bell Textron Canada Ltd. is committed to employment equity and welcomes applications from women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Persons with disabilities may request assistance during the recruitment process if needed.

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