Director, Army Aviation Business Unit
About The Position
Moog is seeking an Army Aviation Business Unit Director to lead and grow its rotary-wing sustainment business. The role is responsible for execution of the existing portfolio, customer engagement, business capture, and long-term growth strategy, in alignment with Moog’s business goals. The director works closely with Military Aircraft Group sustainment operations and leadership in East Aurora, New York; Torrance, California; and Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. The position is based in East Aurora, New York, and is onsite. The role requires 25–40% domestic and international travel to customers, partners, trade shows, and Moog locations. Moog Military Aircraft supplies advanced flight-control systems for military aircraft. The Army Aviation Business Unit Director provides executive oversight of major programs and product lines across sites, and leads, coaches, and develops Program Managers. The position also requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a similar discipline.
- Proven capabilities in budget and forecast planning, negotiation, and sales force management.
- Progressive experience culminating in a leadership role overseeing multi-site business development activities.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally 25–40%.
Nice To Haves
- MBA or higher degree.
- 10 or more years of business development, capture, program management, sustainment, or P&L leadership experience within aerospace and defense.
- Experience in defense procurement and/or budgeting.
- Prior U.S. military officer experience in Aviation, programming, acquisitions, contracting, or force modernization.
Responsibilities
- Lead the rotary-wing sustainment portfolio strategy, customer relationships, and growth objectives, aligning them with Moog’s long-term business goals.
- Develop and maintain executive-level relationships with Army, OEM, depot, and industry partner stakeholders to strengthen engagement and identify opportunities.
- Identify, shape, and qualify strategic opportunities in Army Aviation sustainment, readiness, and modernization programs.
- Lead capture campaigns and support proposal teams to secure new business and expand the portfolio.
- Partner with operations, program management, and functional leaders to align execution with customer requirements, strategic priorities, and financial objectives.
- Provide executive oversight of major programs and product lines across sites to support customer satisfaction, operational excellence, and business performance.
- Lead, coach, and develop Program Managers, including establishing succession plans that support career growth and management stability.
- Resolve outstanding issues in a timely manner through day-to-day communication with customers, Moog management teams, and functional organizations.
- Monitor military and industry customer budgets and procurement forecasts, and communicate future demand in a changing environment.
- Use experience and influence in customer negotiations and problem resolution.
- Work constructively with senior managers to represent customer needs within Moog, including when organizational interests or priorities compete.
Benefits
- Annual bonus
- 401(k) matching
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Flexible paid time off
- Holidays
- Parental leave program
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Supplemental benefit coverages
- Tuition assistance
- Mentorship and coaching opportunities
- Leadership development and personal growth programs
- Employee Resource Groups
- Site-specific benefits may be available depending on location and business needs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
