Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc. (1560 Crumlin Rd., London, ON N5V 1S2) seeks Ferry Pilot / Fleet Sales Specialist (NOC 72600). The Fleet Sales Manager/Ferry Pilot will play a critical role in managing our aircraft fleet sales and ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of our aircraft to customers. This position requires a high level of aviation knowledge, strong communication skills, and the ability to build strong relationships with customers. This is a unique role that merges two positions. That of an air pilot (NOC 72600), as well as that of a technical sales specialist (NOC 62100). This position will include the following duties:
Ferry Pilot:
Fly aircraft to various locations, ensuring safe and efficient delivery to customers.
Conduct pre-flight inspections.
Plan and navigate flight routes.
Communicate regularly with customers and other members of the delivery team to ensure that all aspects of the delivery process are being managed effectively.
Fleet Sales Specialist:
Assist Sales Director in the sales process for our aircraft fleet, including responding to customer inquiries, developing proposals, negotiating contracts, and closing sales.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers, ensuring that their needs are being met and that they are satisfied with our products and services.
Work closely with other members of the sales team to ensure that sales goals are being met and that the company is meeting its overall revenue targets.
Provide regular reports on sales activity, including pipeline status, revenue forecasts, and customer feedback.
Manage the fulfillment of all fleet orders and supervise customer service to fleet accounts.
Lead fleet-specific marketing efforts and assist in developing sales and marketing strategic business plans.
Leverage customer insights to identify business opportunities and product strategies.
Continue to grow Diamond’s brand throughout flight schools across North America.
Required Qualifications:
Completion of secondary school is required and graduation from a certified flying or aviation school is required.
Certified pilot with a minimum of 1,000 flight hours, deep understanding of piston aircraft technology and A&P License is preferred.
Possess a valid commercial pilot’s licence. TCCA, FAA and EASA certified is preferred.
2 years of aircraft sales, with a proven track record of success.
Experience ferrying aircraft, including N Atlantic operations.
Experience flying in IMC.
Possess thorough understanding of the business and regulatory requirements that influence the operation of government and private flight training establishments.
Ability to maintain proactive approach in finding and maintaining fleet customers.
Willingness and ability to travel extensively, i.e., 50% or more.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Strong project management skills.
Possess a solid capacity to influence and persuade peers, employees, customers, suppliers and other functions.
Analytical skills including synthesizing complex or diverse information, collecting and researching data, and using intuition and experience to complement data.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with a collaborative leadership style.
Superior interpersonal skills; delivers information clearly and factually. Capable of adjusting to situation or audience.
Proactive view of problem-solving; a leader who is a driving force that makes things happen.
Permanent, Full-time (35 hrs/wk) @ $87,505.60/yr. Benefits include dental insurance, medical insurance, disability insurance.
Please send resume to JoinTheTeam@diamondaircraft.com.
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