Business Development – Aircraft Management

Company: Haute Aviation AG
Work Location: Zurich, Switzerland, or Vienna, Austria
Travel: Regular international travel required
Start Date: By mutual agreement
Employment Level: Full-time

Join Haute Aviation and Drive the Growth of Our Fleet

At Haute Aviation, we have ambitious plans for the future. We are looking for a driven, well-connected and entrepreneurial business development professional who is ready to take an active role in expanding our aircraft fleet and strengthening our position in European business aviation.

Your mission is clear: identify opportunities, connect with aircraft owners and turn promising relationships into successful aircraft management partnerships.

We are looking for someone who brings more than industry knowledge. You have the network, commercial instinct and determination to open doors, build trust and deliver results. You take ownership, recognise opportunities and have the confidence to turn them into business.

Your Responsibilities

Aircraft Management & Fleet Development

• Proactively identify and approach private aircraft owners, investors and family offices across Europe.

• Build and develop a strong pipeline of qualified aircraft management opportunities.

• Position Haute Aviation as a trusted partner for professional aircraft management and charter operations.

• Lead commercial discussions, negotiate management agreements and drive opportunities through to successful contract signing.

• Work closely with management and operational teams to evaluate and onboard new aircraft.

Business Development & Relationship Management

• Leverage and continuously expand your network of aircraft owners, brokers, manufacturers, aviation consultants and other key industry stakeholders.

• Actively generate new business through personal connections, strategic partnerships and targeted outreach.

• Represent Haute Aviation with confidence and professionalism at industry events, conferences and client meetings.

• Develop compelling, tailored proposals that address aircraft owners' operational, financial and commercial objectives.

• Build lasting partnerships based on trust, credibility and a genuine understanding of clients' needs.

Market Intelligence & Strategy

• Identify and pursue opportunities that support sustainable and profitable fleet growth.

• Assess aircraft types, market demand, charter potential and commercial viability.

• Contribute actively to Haute Aviation's fleet development strategy and identify new avenues for growth.

• Take ownership of your business development pipeline, maintain clear priorities and provide regular updates on opportunities, negotiations and results.

What We Offer

• A key role in shaping the future of Haute Aviation and driving the expansion of our aircraft fleet.

• An ambitious, entrepreneurial environment where initiative, commitment and results are valued.

• Direct collaboration with senior management and the opportunity to influence strategic decisions.

• The autonomy to develop your own opportunities, build strategic relationships and make a measurable impact on our growth.

• An attractive compensation package with performance-based incentives that reward your success.

• Flexibility to work from Zurich or Vienna.

• The opportunity to establish valuable, long-term partnerships within the international business aviation industry.

What Success Looks Like

New aircraft. Strong partnerships. Sustainable growth.

Success in this role means more than generating leads. It means opening the right doors, earning the confidence of aircraft owners and turning opportunities into signed aircraft management agreements.

You will play a direct role in bringing new aircraft under Haute Aviation's management, developing profitable long-term partnerships and contributing to the continued growth of our fleet.

We value initiative, accountability and results. If you have the connections, the drive and the ambition to make things happen, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you know the business aviation industry, have direct access to aircraft owners and are motivated by the opportunity to build something meaningful, we want to hear from you.

Join Haute Aviation and help shape the next chapter of our growth.

• Proven track record in business development, aircraft sales, aircraft management or private aviation, ideally with demonstrated success in securing new business.

• An established network of aircraft owners, family offices, aircraft brokers and other key stakeholders in business aviation.

• Solid understanding of aircraft ownership, management agreements, charter operations and the commercial dynamics of private aviation.

• Strong negotiation skills, commercial awareness and the confidence to engage with high-level decision-makers.

• Entrepreneurial mindset, a proactive approach and the determination to turn opportunities into tangible results.

• Self-motivated, independent and comfortable taking responsibility for your own business development activities.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

• Fluent English; German is highly desirable, and French is an advantage.

• Based in or willing to relocate to Zurich or Vienna.

• Willingness to travel internationally to develop business opportunities and meet clients.