Business Development Manager

Defense Aerospace | OEM | Aftermarket | Mission Systems

Full-time | Aerospace & Defense | 100% On-site

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,
• and specialized aerospace systems.

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:

• 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.

• 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

• 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,
• customer programs,
• 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

• military aviation,
• rotorcraft,
• aviation services,
• OEM support,
• or government-related aerospace environments

We are looking for someone who is:

• commercially driven,
• customer-oriented,
• operationally grounded,
• highly responsive,
• and comfortable balancing relationship management with execution.

• aerospace customer expectations,
• and
• the operational realities of aerospace manufacturing environments.
• 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

Due to defense program requirements and export control regulations, applicants must be U.S. citizens to be considered for this position.

• 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