Vice President, Aviation Growth

Metropolis Metropolis · Vertical AI · New York, NY +1 · Aviation

This role is for a Vice President of Aviation Growth responsible for developing and executing the growth and commercial strategy for the aviation segment. The role involves scaling offerings, building strategic partnerships, defining the aviation vision, owning the business plan, establishing growth reporting, leading M&A strategy, and driving thought leadership. The ideal candidate has 15+ years of experience in aviation or related sectors with a strong background in strategy, business development, partnerships, and P&L management, and experience leveraging AI tools.

What you'd actually do

  1. Scale the “Value Add Services” offering by leading strategy and execution to grow airport revenue services and SaaS income, integrating pricing, reservations, and marketing capabilities
  2. Scale the Aviation B2C business by relaunching the Aviation B2B Segment product with strong marketing and channel strategies
  3. Build strategic partnerships by developing collaborations with airlines, airport tech providers, and service partners to expand distribution and capabilities
  4. Define aviation vision by co-leading the unified product and service roadmap for aviation offerings, including parking and value-added services
  5. Own the aviation business plan by creating and maintaining a 5-year financial and strategic plan in partnership with Sales and Finance

Skills

Required

  • 15+ years in aviation, mobility, transportation, travel, or technology sectors with proven commercial growth leadership
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Strong background in strategy, business development, partnerships, and P&L management
  • Skilled in financial modeling, data-driven decision-making, and market analysis
  • Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams and drive organizational alignment
  • Excellent presentation and stakeholder management skills

Nice to have

  • MBA or equivalent preferred

What the JD emphasized

  • proven commercial growth leadership
  • strategy
  • business development
  • partnerships
  • P&L management