Director, Army Aviation Business Unit

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Job Title:

Director, Army Aviation Business Unit

Reporting To:

Sr. Director, Strategic Partnerships

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Buffalo, NY

Moog is looking for an Army Aviation Business Unit Director responsible for leading and growing Moog's rotary wing sustainment business, including execution of the existing portfolio, customer engagement, business capture, and long-term growth strategy. In this role, you will work closely with Military Aircraft Group sustainment operations and leadership teams located in East Aurora, NY; Torrance, CA; and Wolverhampton, UK. This position is based in East Aurora, NY.

Moog Military Aircraft is the leader of advanced flight controls for military aircraft. We are positioned on most aircraft in the marketplace, supplying reliable systems that are highly supportable and add significant value for our customers. Moog Military Aircraft is a Division of Moog (NYSE:MOG.A and MOG.B).

As the Army Business Unit Director, you will…

· Lead the rotary-wing sustainment portfolio strategy, customer relationships, and growth objectives, ensuring alignment with Moog's long-term business goals.

· Develop and maintain trusted executive-level relationships with Army, OEM, depot, and industry partner stakeholders to strengthen customer engagement and identify emerging opportunities.

· Identify, shape, and qualify strategic opportunities across Army Aviation sustainment, readiness, and modernization programs.

· Lead capture campaigns and support proposal team efforts 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, helping ensure customer satisfaction, operational excellence, and business performance goals are achieved.

· Lead, coach, and develop capable and competent Program Managers with established succession plans to provide career growth as well as management stability.

· Achieve timely resolution of outstanding issues through effective day-to-day communications with the customer, Moog management teams, and Moog functional organizations.

· Monitor multiple military and industry customer budgets and procurement forecasts and effectively translate and communicate the future demand in a rapidly changing environment.

· Leverage experience and influence in negotiations and problem resolution with the customer.

· Should be able to work closely and constructively with other senior managers to represent the needs of the customer within Moog, sometimes in conflict with competing organizational interests or focus.

· Expect 25-40% domestic and international travel to customer, partner, tradeshow, and Moog locations.

Here’s what you will need to bring with you:

· BS/BA degree in the field of Engineering, Business, or similar discipline is required. MBA or higher degree is preferred.

· 10+ years of business development, capture, program management, sustainment, or P&L leadership experience within aerospace and defense is preferred.

· Proven capabilities in budget/forecast planning, negotiation, and sales force management are required. Experience in defense procurement and/or budgeting is preferred.

· Progressive experience, culminating in a leadership role overseeing multi-site business development activities is required.

· Prior U.S. military officer experience in Aviation, programming, acquisitions, contracting, or force modernization is highly desirable.

How we care for you:

• Financial Rewards: Great compensation package, annual bonus, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP") and other supplemental benefit coverages
• Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
• Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.
• Additional Benefits: Site-specific benefits may also be available depending on location and business needs.

At Moog we work in an environment where people trust, respect, and encourage one another. We believe in our people, and it shows in everything we do. We invite you to become part of our continued success.

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Salary Range Transparency:

Buffalo, NY $185,000.00–$215,000.00 Annually

Salary Range Disclaimer

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