Vice President, Aircraft Solutions

Columbia Helicopters Vice President, Aircraft Solutions

For over 65 years, Columbia Helicopters have been a trusted provider of heavy-lift helicopter services. We create new aircraft, fly heavy-lift helicopters around the world, and provide maintenance support to ensure you are mission-ready for critical operations. If you are passionate about aviation, join our Columbia Family!

The Vice President, Aircraft Solutions, is responsible for leading Columbia's integrated aircraft solutions portfolio including completions, modifications, certification pathways, and customer-driven special mission platforms. This executive owns the full P&L, driving financial performance, operational excellence, and sustainable growth across domestic and international markets.

The role requires a proven aerospace leader with the ability to conduct high-stakes commercial negotiations, secure profitable long-term partnerships, and strengthen Columbia's position with OEMs, suppliers, regulators, and global customers. The VP will directly lead the Sales, Engineering, and PMO teams, ensuring alignment, accountability, and execution discipline across the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Strategic Leadership & P&L Accountability
• Own and manage the full P&L for Aircraft Solutions, including revenue, margin, and cost structure.
• Develop and execute a multi-year growth strategy aligned with Columbia's objectives, market trends, and customer demand.
• Establish annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term plans; track performance against targets and implement corrective actions.
• Drive new revenue streams and margin expansion through pricing strategies, portfolio diversification, and operational efficiencies.

Commercial Negotiations & Partnerships

Operational & Organizational Leadership

Customer & Market Development

Team Leadership & Culture

Cross-Functional Alignment

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Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)