Enterprise Account Manager (Aviation)

Enterprise Account Manager (Aviation)

Woodinville, WA

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SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

ENTERPRISE ACCOUNT MANAGER (AVIATION)

Starlink, our revolutionary satellite constellation, is delivering low-latency broadband internet around the world. The Starlink Enterprise Account Management team serves as the point of contact for Starlink’s growing aviation customers from contract signature, through successful activation, ensuring all contract terms are fulfilled.

This is an individual contributor role that will manage large, complex aviation agreements. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter who has a passion for making customers deliriously happy, blazing new trails for Starlink enterprise customers, and realizing / growing revenue.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Be the primary point of contact for assigned customers or verticals, to resolve issues, negotiate requirements, coordinate technical and contractual changes, and maintain positive relationships

As an extreme owner of assigned accounts, identify and successfully communicate readiness levels, requirements, schedules, and risks to realize forecasted revenue on or ahead of schedule

Utilize technical expertise and industry knowledge to guide customers in achieving high levels of performance in the operation and maintenance of the Starlink system by monitoring, investigating performance, developing, and implementing corrective actions

Serve as a customer advocate; maintain a positive attitude in a crisis environment, and must have the ability to work independently with minimal direction

Helps implement airline and aircraft entry into service and growth plans.  Providing training and guidance on issues related to operations, sales, installations, maintenance, reporting, and reliability

Identify, design, and lead implementation of system enhancements and automations to improve the internal and external systems and process interfaces

Represent Starlink throughout the assigned region by traveling to our partners' offices, regional conferences, and events as required

Support and develop a proposal to align new efforts with long-term strategic vision and engineering objectives, and to ensure contract requirements are executable

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS :

Bachelor's degree in engineering or business; OR high school diploma / equivalency certificate and 6+ years of professional business development, operations, engineering, or account management experience

6+ years of professional experience in business development, aviation operations, engineering, or account management

6+ years working with customers to support a technical product or service

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE :

Ability to interact with all levels within airline management on technical and account management issues

Significant knowledge or experience in commercial and / or business aviation, satellite communications, and program or account management

Experience working with the FAA, EASA, or other aerospace regulatory bodies

Experience managing multiple complex projects and delivering under tight deadlines and resource constraints

Experience building long-term and successful customer relationships demonstrating empathy, active listening, and resiliency skills

Ability to synthesize multiple unique requirements and suggest smart solutions, products, or features

Track record of demonstrating sound business judgment, evaluating alternatives, and making recommendations that were adopted and ultimately successful

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft and present professional presentations at all levels

Ability to manage execution of significant or complex contracts, including initial intake, renegotiation of terms, and schedules. Especially after a contract is signed

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

Must be available to work extended hours and / or weekends as needed to support critical milestones or operations shifts

Must be willing to travel to other SpaceX offices and customer locations as needed (up to 40%)

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS :

Pay range :

Enterprise Account Manager / Senior : $110,000.00 - $150,000.00 / per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations : job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS :

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITARhere () .

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin / ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application / interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.