Careers

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Aviation Marketing Manager at Performance Flight is responsible for planning, executing, and managing marketing, social media, content, lead generation, event support, and brand communication for Performance Flight's aviation services. This full-time position supports flight training, aircraft rental, aircraft management, pilot services, aircraft services, acquisition support, and other company initiatives. The Manager is expected to maintain a high standard of brand quality, accuracy, client experience, responsiveness, and operational discipline consistent with Performance Flight's premium aviation service culture.

This role requires a hands-on marketing professional who can create content, manage campaigns, write compelling copy, coordinate vendors, track performance, and work effectively around aircraft, pilots, instructors, clients, and airport operations. Prior aviation marketing experience is strongly preferred. A pilot certificate, active flight training background, or direct aviation experience is highly preferred.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Marketing Strategy and Execution
  • Develop and manage Performance Flight's monthly and quarterly marketing calendar across digital, social, email, website, events, print, and aviation community channels.
  • Create and execute marketing campaigns to support flight training, advanced training, aircraft rental, aircraft management, pilot services, aircraft services, acquisition support, events, and other company priorities.
  • Translate leadership priorities into clear marketing plans, timelines, deliverables, and measurable goals.
  • Monitor aviation market trends, competitor activity, Cirrus community content, local airport opportunities, and client behavior to inform marketing decisions.
  • Recommend improvements that increase brand visibility, qualified lead generation, referral activity, client retention, and overall marketing effectiveness.

• Social Media and Content Management
  • Manage Performance Flight's social media presence across platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and other relevant aviation or business channels.
  • Plan, capture, write, schedule, publish, and manage high-quality content including aircraft features, training milestones, instructor profiles, client spotlights, aviation education, event recaps, reels, stories, photos, and short-form video.
  • Capture on-site content around aircraft, instructors, students, pilots, clients, simulator training, fly-outs, aircraft deliveries, maintenance activity, and appropriate daily airport operations.
  • Maintain a professional, polished, aviation-appropriate brand voice across all channels and ensure content reflects Performance Flight's premium service standard.
  • Respond to social media comments, messages, and inquiries professionally or route them to the appropriate internal team member.
  • Build and maintain an organized photo, video, and creative asset library for recurring marketing use.

• Digital Marketing, Lead Generation, and Analytics
  • Support and manage digital campaigns designed to generate qualified inquiries for flight training, advanced training, aircraft rental, aircraft management, aircraft services, and related aviation services.
  • Manage or coordinate paid advertising efforts across Google, Meta, LinkedIn, aviation media platforms, and other relevant channels as approved by leadership.
  • Track performance metrics including impressions, engagement, website traffic, form submissions, inquiry quality, lead source, conversion activity, and cost per lead when applicable.
  • Work with leadership and client-facing teams to understand which leads are converting and which campaigns are producing business value.
  • Recommend improvements to website content, landing pages, calls to action, inquiry forms, email follow-up, and marketing automation.

• Website, Email, and Brand Communications
  • Maintain and update website content as needed, working with internal resources or outside vendors when applicable.
  • Write and edit marketing copy for web pages, landing pages, email campaigns, newsletters, brochures, event promotions, client communications, and recruiting support.
  • Manage email marketing campaigns and newsletters for students, pilots, aircraft owners, prospects, partners, and other company audiences.
  • Ensure marketing materials are accurate, current, visually consistent, brand-aligned, and appropriate for a premium aviation audience.
  • Coordinate with outside vendors including web developers, designers, photographers, videographers, printers, agencies, media partners, and event partners.

• Events, Partnerships, and Aviation Community
  • Support marketing and promotion for company events, fly-outs, open houses, owner events, training seminars, safety meetings, aircraft showcases, and community outreach activities.
  • Attend select events to capture content, support the client experience, and represent Performance Flight professionally.
  • Help identify aviation partnerships, sponsorships, local business relationships, Cirrus owner community opportunities, pilot group engagement, referral opportunities, and media opportunities.
  • Represent Performance Flight with professionalism around clients, pilots, aircraft owners, vendors, airport personnel, and aviation industry partners.

• Reporting, Project Management, and Accountability
  • Provide regular reporting on marketing activities, campaign performance, social media growth, lead generation, engagement, website activity, and other key marketing metrics.
  • Use performance data to make recommendations and adjust marketing activity based on results.
  • Maintain organized records of campaign calendars, creative assets, vendor contacts, advertising spend, project timelines, approvals, and performance results.
  • Manage marketing projects with clear priorities, deadlines, ownership, and professional follow-through.
  • Perform additional marketing, communications, brand, event, or business development duties as assigned by senior leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Formal Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Aviation, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent professional marketing experience, aviation experience, or a combination of both may be considered.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 3 to 5+ years of hands-on marketing experience with responsibility for brand, content, campaigns, social media, and/or digital lead generation.
• Demonstrated experience managing social media accounts for a business, brand, professional organization, premium service provider, or technical/luxury client base.
• Experience creating photo and video content and writing professional marketing copy for digital, social, email, and web use.
• Experience working with leadership, sales or client service teams, outside vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Prior aviation marketing experience preferred.
• Experience with flight schools, aircraft management, aircraft sales, charter, FBOs, Cirrus Aircraft, business aviation, general aviation, or owner-flown aircraft strongly preferred.

Certification and Licensure

• FAA pilot certificate preferred but not required.
  • Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, or active flight training experience strongly preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to work safely and professionally in and around an airport and aircraft operating environment.

Technical and Marketing Platform Experience

• Experience with website content management, digital advertising, social scheduling, social analytics, email marketing, and basic marketing reporting tools.
• Familiarity with Google Ads, Meta Ads, LinkedIn Ads, SEO, CRM systems, marketing automation, and email platforms preferred.
• Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, basic photo editing, video editing, and short-form video production preferred.
• Experience with HubSpot, Mailchimp, Constant Contact, WordPress, Squarespace, or similar platforms preferred.

Aviation and Brand Knowledge

• Understanding of aviation terminology, pilot culture, safety expectations, aircraft ownership, and general aviation client expectations preferred.
• Ability to communicate technical aviation services accurately while making them clear and compelling to prospective clients.
• Ability to represent Performance Flight professionally around high-net-worth clients, aircraft owners, pilots, instructors, partners, vendors, and airport personnel.
• Strong judgment when capturing or publishing photography and video involving aircraft, clients, students, aircraft tail numbers, operational activity, and client-sensitive situations.

Work Schedule and Environment

• Full-time position based on-site at Westchester County Airport in White Plains / West Harrison, NY.
• Primarily weekday schedule with occasional evening or weekend availability for events, fly-outs, content capture, or special company activities.
• Some hybrid flexibility may be considered after onboarding based on performance, role coverage, and business needs.

Critical Skills

• Strategic marketing planning
• Content creation and storytelling
• Social media management
• Copywriting and editing
• Lead generation and campaign management
• Analytics and reporting
• Brand discipline and visual consistency
• Project management and deadline ownership
• Organizational skills
• Time management skills
• Communication skills
• Professional judgment and discretion
• Premium client service mindset
• Ability to execute with limited direction

COMPENSATION

• Base salary range: $90,000 to $120,000 per year, based on experience, qualifications, aviation background, and demonstrated marketing results.
• Bonus eligibility may be considered based on final role scope, performance objectives, and company needs.
• Candidates with direct aviation marketing experience, pilot certification, strong content capability, and measurable lead-generation success may be considered toward the upper end of the range.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Performance Flight is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.

A&P- Aircraft Mechanic

Job Description:

This position will perform troubleshooting, inspections, and routine and non-routine maintenance on customer aircraft in accordance with applicable technical data and customer maintenance program requirements, in estimated or budgeted hours, and within FAA and customer standards of quality. You will also consult and interpret aircraft maintenance manuals and specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.

The position also will perform typical maintenance actions including bolting, torquing, rigging, and safety wiring to include the removal and replacement of aircraft components, engines, and flight controls. In addition, this position is responsible for completing and attaching parts tags to removed repairable, serviceable, or condemned parts. Additionally, you will Return to Service aircraft that have completed all required maintenance actions utilizing company logbooks or customer-authorized documentation. This position reports to the Director of Maintenance and is a Monday –Friday weekday-only role.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant license (with IA preferred)
• Working knowledge of aircraft mechanical systems
• Working knowledge of computer-based applications – Ebis preferred.
• Basic understanding of FAA regulations pertaining to Overhaul Manuals, Service Bulletins, Airworthiness Directives, Illustrated Parts Catalogues, and Structural Repair Manuals.
• Strong work ethic, reliable, self-motivated with a positive attitude, and very customer service oriented.
• Occasional travel required
• Must be able to obtain Westchester County Airport ID
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable under company insurance coverage
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred Job Skills: 2+ yrs. Working on piston aircraft – Cirrus experience preferred

• Some exposure to Turbine and light Jet is preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Must provide tools as required
• Ability to work inside/outside in all weather conditions
• Ability to bend, crawl, twist, and other positions and sustain the position for an extended period
• Physical exertion (up to 50lbs.) such as: pulling, pushing, reaching, bending, standing, walking, and lifting of boxes, bags, files, electronic equipment, aircraft parts, and tooling, etc.
• Ability to precisely manipulate hand tools in a variety of situations

Travel: Occasional travel for training and supporting AOG aircraft as required.

Benefits:

Benefits will be explained to the applicant upon contact.

Supported Manufacturers:

Cirrus, Cessna, Piper, Mooney, Daher-Socata, BeechCraft, Gulfstream, Embraer.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide safe, professional and quality training to a high-end clientele utilizing our scenario based training, proprietary syllabus, and Next Gen Training content.
• Utilize state of the art technically advanced Cirrus Aircraft and other Training Devices that focus on Crew Resource Management (CRM) and Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM).
• Ensure all training records and core curriculum are current and compliant with all appropriate and applicable FAA regulations and company policies.
• Assist with evaluations and stage checks required within the flight training core curriculum.
• Promote and uphold Performance Flight’s safety culture.
• Promote and professionally represent Performance Flight’s brand.

Qualifications:

• A current and valid FAA Certified Flight Instructor Certificate with Instrument Privileges (SEL and MEL preferred)
• 500 hours as pilot in command.
• 200 hours as licensed Flight Instructor.
• Holds a current and valid medical certificate - 2nd class required.

Compensation:

Best in the Industry.

About the Company:

Performance Flight is a full service “boutique” Aviation Solutions Provider offering Flight Training, Maintenance, Charter Brokerage / Charter Services, and Aircraft Management to a specialty market. With the largest fleet of Cirrus Aircraft available for Training and Rental, Performance Flight is regarded as a leader in the industry in the step up market for Turbine and Light Jets.