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Business Development Manager
Defense Aerospace | OEM | Aftermarket | Mission Systems
Magnolia, Arkansas (Relocation Support Available)
Amfuel, a DART Aerospace Company
Full-time | Aerospace & Defense | On-site
About Amfuel
Amfuel, a DART Aerospace company, specializes in the design and manufacturing of aviation fuel cells and flexible liquid storage solutions supporting aerospace, defense, rotorcraft, fixed-wing, and military aviation programs worldwide.
Our products support mission-critical operations across military, commercial, and specialty aerospace environments where safety, reliability, and operational performance are essential.
The organization supports a broad range of aerospace and defense applications, including:
- fixed-wing aircraft,
- rotary-wing aircraft,
- military aviation platforms,
- fuel containment systems,
- mission support equipment,
- and specialized aerospace systems.
The Opportunity
Amfuel is seeking a hands-on commercial leader to drive growth across aerospace aftermarket, OEM, military aviation, and defense-related programs throughout the U.S. market.
This role supports mission-critical aerospace and military aviation programs across OEM, aftermarket, and defense environments.
This is not a purely strategic leadership role.
We are looking for someone who can actively:
- drive customer relationships,
- support RFQs and proposals,
- manage commercial execution,
- identify growth opportunities,
- and help expand a growing aerospace business.
The environment is highly execution-oriented and suited for someone who understands the realities of the aerospace aftermarket industry:
- customer urgency,
- technical coordination,
- operator support,
- long-cycle aerospace sales,
- military aviation environments,
- and fast-moving commercial operations.
You will inherit an active business pipeline and play a direct role in scaling revenue growth and expanding strategic aerospace customer relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive growth across aerospace aftermarket, OEM, military aviation, and defense programs
- Develop and expand relationships with OEMs, operators, military customers, distributors, and aerospace partners
- Lead RFQs, quotations, pricing coordination, and proposal activities
- Identify and develop new commercial opportunities across aerospace and defense markets
- Coordinate closely with engineering, operations, manufacturing, and supply chain teams
- Support fast-moving customer requirements within a highly responsive aerospace environment
- Lead and support a small commercial team
- Monitor pipeline activity, opportunity progression, and customer engagement
- Travel across the United States and occasionally internationally
What We’re Looking For
- 8 years of experience within aerospace, defense, aviation aftermarket, OEM programs, MRO environments, or military aviation support
- Proven ability to manage and grow customer relationships within technical aerospace environments
- Experience supporting:
- RFQs,
- proposals,
- pricing activities,
- account growth,
- customer programs,
- or aerospace business development initiatives
- Strong understanding of aerospace aftermarket and aviation support environments
- Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, execution-driven organizations
- Comfortable working directly with engineering, operations, and technical teams
Preferred experience includes:
- military aviation,
- rotorcraft,
- aerospace aftermarket,
- aviation services,
- OEM support,
- sustainment programs,
- or government-related aerospace environments
Profile
We are looking for someone who is:
- commercially driven,
- customer-oriented,
- operationally grounded,
- highly responsive,
- and comfortable balancing relationship management with execution.
The ideal candidate understands both:
- aerospace customer expectations,
- and
- the operational realities of aerospace manufacturing environments.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary aligned with the aerospace and defense market
- Performance-based annual bonus structure
- Relocation assistance and sign-on support available
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
- Life and disability insurance
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- Fully covered business travel expenses
Additional Requirements
Due to defense program requirements and export control regulations, applicants must be U.S. citizens to be considered for this position.
Why Join Amfuel & DART Aerospace?
- Work on mission-critical aerospace and military aviation programs
- Join a growing aerospace organization with strong technical capabilities
- Gain exposure across OEM, aftermarket, military, and operator environments
- High visibility with leadership and strategic aerospace customers
- Opportunity to directly influence commercial growth initiatives
- Ownership of a significant multi-million-dollar aerospace business scope
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If you are looking for a high-impact aerospace role where execution, responsiveness, customer engagement, and growth matter, we would like to speak with you.