--- title: 'Global Head of Sales at Jet Support Services, Inc.' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/global-head-of-sales-jet-support-services-inc-united-states-b4x2sqegg96p' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-15' --- # Global Head of Sales at Jet Support Services, Inc. - **Company:** Jet Support Services, Inc. - **Location:** United States - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-06-24 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-15 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/jetsupport/fa0e3cad-03c3-4afc-85ae-328871080d78 ## Job description ## About JSSI Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Chicago, Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI) is the largest independent provider of hourly cost maintenance programs for business aviation. JSSI delivers comprehensive coverage for engines, airframes, and auxiliary power units (APUs) across more than 300 different aircraft makes and models, helping owners and operators stabilize maintenance budgets, maximize aircraft availability, and protect asset value throughout the lifecycle of ownership.   JSSI has built a portfolio of complementary business lines designed to simplify the economic and technical complexity of business aviation; these include Maintenance teams, Traxxall maintenance tracking software, Parts & Engines, Conklin aircraft cost and performance data, and Aviation Capital asset-based financing solutions. Together, these offerings support owners, operators, and maintenance providers with integrated tools spanning ownership and maintenance planning, execution, and financial management.   With more than 6,500 aircraft supported through programs and software platforms, JSSI leverages its unique independence, unmatched scale, and data-driven insight to deliver customized solutions and support models aligned to the interests of each client — regardless of aircraft platform. JSSI is backed by leading institutional investors GTCR, Genstar Capital, and Blackstone. Learn more at jetsupport.com. Duties and Responsibilities: Sales Leadership & Strategy - Define and execute JPE’s global commercial strategy for parts distribution and whole-asset sales, aligned to JPE and JSSI’s broader growth objectives - Set, track, and deliver annual and quarterly revenue targets across all product lines and geographies - Build and maintain a robust multi-year sales pipeline; drive pipeline hygiene, forecasting accuracy, and CRM discipline across the team - Identify and develop new revenue opportunities including fleet programs, MRO partnerships, and operator agreements ## Team Management - Lead, coach, and develop a team of 9 Sales Directors with regional and product-line portfolios - Conduct regular pipeline reviews, territory planning sessions, and individual performance assessments - Recruit and onboard top commercial talent to fill capability gaps and support growth Whole Asset Transactions - Oversee the origination, structuring, and closing of whole aircraft and engine transactions (purchases, sales, exchanges, and leases) - Manage key relationships with asset holders, lessors, MROs, and brokers across the global market - Monitor aircraft and engine valuations, market trends, and fleet retirements to identify acquisition and divestiture timing Parts Business - Drive parts revenue across airframe and engine categories through direct operator sales, dealer networks, and MRO channel partnerships - Collaborate with inventory, logistics, and technical operations to ensure competitive availability, pricing, and TAT performance - Represent JPE at key industry events and direct customer visits Cross-Functional Leadership - Collaborate with Operations and Quality to align commercial commitments with delivery capabilities - Provide market intelligence and competitive insight to executive leadership to inform product, pricing, and M&A strategy - Support due diligence and integration activities related to acquisitions or new capability development Desired Credentials: Required - 10+ years of progressive sales leadership experience in business aviation, with demonstrated success in parts distribution and/or asset transactions - Proven track record managing and developing high-performing, geographically distributed sales teams - Deep knowledge of the business jet market — including OEM platforms, engine types, fleet demographics, and competitive landscape - Experience with complex, multi-party commercial transactions including aircraft/engine exchanges, structured deals, and trust arrangements - Strong financial acumen; ability to model deal economics, evaluate margin impact, and drive profitable revenue growth - Proficiency with CRM platforms (Salesforce preferred) and commercial analytics tools ## Preferred - Experience managing sales across multiple product lines simultaneously (parts + whole assets) - Existing senior-level relationships with flight departments, Part 135/145 operators, and MROs in key markets (Americas, EMEA, APAC) - Exposure to MRO, leasing, or engine program environments - International commercial experience; multilingual capability is an asset (Spanish/Portuguese beneficial for Latin American market) JSSI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law. JSSI does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or Recruiting Team. ## About Jet Support Services, Inc. ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: JSSI is the leading independent provider of aircraft maintenance support, parts procurement, and financial services for business aviation, supporting over 30% of the global business jet fleet. - **Entity Type**: Private (privately held; last funding: $1B corporate round, December 2024) - **Headquarters**: Chicago, Illinois, United States - **Founded**: 1989 - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Business aviation support services (maintenance, parts, financing, software) - **Target customers**: Aircraft owners, operators, and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) businesses worldwide (B2B) - **Mission**: To simplify the complexities of aircraft maintenance and financing through innovation, flexibility, scale, and customer advocacy. ## Products & Services - **Hourly Cost Maintenance (HCM) Programs**: OEM-agnostic maintenance coverage for engines, airframes, and auxiliary power units (APUs), providing cost predictability and residual value protection. - **Maintenance Tracking Software**: Traxxall and AviatorMX – platforms to track maintenance events, compliance, and records. - **Parts & Engines**: Intelligent parts sourcing, flexible engine and APU rentals, and rotable programs. - **Conklin**: Benchmarking, pre-purchase inspections, appraisals, and maintenance records review. - **Aviation Capital**: Tailored aircraft financing arrangements, operational leases, and purchase closing support. ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed - **Key Metric**: Total funding of USD $1B (corporate round on 2024-12-10 led by Blackstone Group); supports 6,500+ aircraft across 120+ countries. - **Notable Investors / Partners**: Blackstone Group, Genstar Capital, GTCR (private equity investors) - **Growth Signals**: Rapid growth through acquisitions (Conklin, Traxxall, AviatorMX, Aviation Capital); 573 employees with +0.2% monthly headcount growth; 22 active job postings (+175% quarterly increase in job postings) ## Competitive Advantages - **OEM-agnostic independence**: Not tied to any aircraft manufacturer, so their recommendations are unbiased and flexible. - **Scale**: Supports over 30% of the global business jet fleet, giving them deep data and supplier leverage. - **Full lifecycle support**: From acquisition financing to maintenance, parts, and eventual teardown – a single partner for the entire aircraft ownership journey. - **Global technical network**: Dedicated support in 120+ countries with decades of technical expertise. ## Strategic Focus - Continue integrating complementary business lines (maintenance, parts, software, financing) to create a seamless end-to-end ownership experience. - Expand through strategic acquisitions and partnerships (e.g., agreements with GTCR, Genstar, Blackstone). - Invest in digital tools (AviatorMX, Traxxall) to improve fleet management and data analytics for operators. - Grow international presence and CSR initiatives (scholarships, community support, medical access programs). ## Why Work Here - **Hybrid work model**: For Chicago‑based roles, employees work onsite three days per week, with pre‑tax commuter benefits for parking and transit. - **Flexible Time Off (FTO)**: No set limit on vacation; trust‑based policy. - **Parental leave**: 14‑16 weeks fully paid for birthing parents; 8 weeks paid for all other new parents. - **Retirement**: 401(k) with employer match of 75% on up to 6% of eligible earnings. - **Health & wellness**: Competitive health coverage and industry‑leading benefits. - **Growth culture**: Opportunities for learning, advancement, and contribution to a global team; internship program with strong conversion to full‑time (20+ hires). - **Engineering & Data Culture**: Open roles include Director of Data Engineering, AI Solution Architect, and Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, indicating investment in modern tech stack. ## Sources 1. [JSSI About Page](https://jetsupport.com/about/) 2. [JSSI Careers Page](https://jetsupport.com/careers/) 3. [LinkedIn Company Profile](https://linkedin.com/company/jetsupportservices) 4. [PitchBook Company Profile](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/12680-74) 5. 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