Senior Manager Corporate Development

Senior Manager Corporate Development

Since 1967, Jet Aviation has been crafting flight in its smoothest form. From one hangar in Basel, Switzerland, to over 4,500 employees, and some 50 locations worldwide. Aircraft Management, Aircraft Sales, Charter, Completions, Government Services, FBO, Fixed and Rotary Wing Maintenance, and Staffing. Behind every seamless Jet Aviation experience, is a team of dedicated professionals perfecting the art of flight. The artisans of aviation. The craft that brings our customers' journey to life. In the hangar, on the ground, and behind the scenes. Enabling global flight, with passion.

Position Summary

At Jet Aviation, we craft flight in its smoothest form. As Senior Manager, Corporate Development, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the company's growth. This highly visible position partners closely with senior leadership to identify, evaluate, and execute strategic opportunitiesincluding acquisitions, joint ventures, and divestitures. You'll help drive the success of expansion initiatives by providing financial insights, coordinating due diligence, and ensuring seamless execution of projects aligned with Jet Aviation's vision and General Dynamics' standards. This role involves frequent domestic travel. Our ideal candidate will work from any one of our various locations across the US. We will also consider remote candidates. The posted salary ranges will default to that of your regional location and will not include any premiums. The baseline range for this exempt position will be as follows : $140,000 $160,000 plus a performance-based bonus up to 10% of annual salary.

Lead, Grow, Make an Impact at Jet Aviation

We are fueling the future of global flight with passion, driving rapid growth and reshaping the business aviation industry. As we scale and rewrite history, we need leaders who can accelerate this momentum. This is your chance to be part of something extraordinary, leading in a high-impact environment.

Your Profile

• A strategic thinker with 57 years in investment banking, corporate development, or M&A.
• Skilled at building relationships and influencing leaders in complex, global organizations.
• Known for your confidentiality, professionalism, and trustworthiness when handling sensitive information.
• Highly organized and results-oriented, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities without losing accuracy.
• Adept at financial modeling and executive-level storytelling (Excel + PowerPoint are second nature to you).
• Excited by growth, innovation, and the chance to have your work recognized across the business.
• Industry experience in aviation is a plusbut we value sharp, driven talent from across industries.

Your Role

Lead execution of inorganic growth initiatives, including M&A, divestitures, equity investments, and strategic partnershipsfrom target identification through integration. Drive opportunity evaluation, business case modeling, due diligence, and negotiations with discretion and confidentiality. Prepare high-quality approval materials and recommendations for Jet Aviation and General Dynamics leadership. Collaborate with regional SVPs, finance, legal, HR, sales, marketing, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and smooth integration. Represent Jet Aviation confidently and professionally with industry groups, partners, and across the General Dynamics network.

Additional Details

At Jet Aviation we believe in selecting the best candidates through a comprehensive and thoughtful process. If you're selected to move forward, you can expect a multistage interview process, including connections with team members and leaders. As a part of our commitment to safety and security, our selected candidate must successfully pass pre-employment requirements before finalizing employment. At Jet Aviation eligible employees can enjoy a comprehensive package that fuels your passions both inside and outside of work. Your health and well-being matter to us. That's why we offer a competitive benefit package that includes health, dental & vision insurance, matching 401(k), health savings and flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, employee assistance programs, health and wellness awards, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts and more. Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans