Cirrus Aircraft is the recognized global leader in personal aviation and the maker of the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet™, the worlds first single engine Personal Jet and recipient of the 2017 Robert J. Collier Trophy. Founded in 1984, the company has redefined performance, comfort and safety in aviation with innovations like the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) – the first FAA-certified whole-airframe parachute safety system included as standard equipment on an aircraft. To date, worldwide flight time on Cirrus aircraft has passed nine million hours and over 170 people have returned home safely to their families as a result of the inclusion of CAPS® as a standard feature on all Cirrus aircraft. The company has three locations in the United States, located in Duluth, Minnesota, Grand Forks, North Dakota and Knoxville, Tennessee. Find out more at www.cirrusaircraft.com

Job Summary

Cirrus Aircraft seeks a driven and talented Fleet Product Line Analyst to join the global leader in personal aviation as we continue expanding our global footprint, product portfolio and operations.

The Fleet Product Line Analyst will work across different organizational departments, develop strategic messaging and market positioning around products, support regional sales and marketing events, and serve as the internal product expert. Balance decisions based on financial objectives of the company and customer value, proactively engage with engineering, giving input and feedback regarding current and potential future projects, and relay CET feedback to engineering team.

The Fleet Product Line Analyst will be the key liaison between CET and the I&O team, and will engage in multiple, weekly, cross-functional meetings to represent CET as the industry expert and customer advocate. This person will also coordinate the CET stakeholders for fleet-related SR projects and generally support the fleet sales team.

To meet high internal and external standards and expectations, the Fleet Product Line Analyst must have prior aviation industry experience, including flight training and fleet management experience. Additionally, the Fleet Product Line Analyst would develop a deep understanding of the Cirrus Aircraft ownership experience, understand the Cirrus Aircraft approach and philosophy to personal aviation, and be able to motivate cross-functional teams to deliver flawless execution on the Cirrus Aircraft vision.

The position will be in Knoxville, TN. This role does not have supervisory responsibilities and reports to the Executive Director, SR2X Product Line.

Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Owns the development and evolution of the strategic product roadmap, aligning with both near-term business needs and long-term corporate objectives.
• Leads cross-functional collaboration for feature ideation, prioritization, ROI/monetization analysis, and roadmap integration.
• Oversees the creation of detailed feature documentation and training content.
• Supports outbound marketing efforts and provides ongoing enablement and tools for the sales team.
• Flying SRXX aircraft periodically for relocation, evaluation, and time in service activities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelors Degree in Marketing, Business, Engineering or related field preferred
• Five (5) or more years of Aerospace/Aviation experience
• Experience and passion leading by influence, engaging matrixed teams and building mutual accountability for results.
• Aviation experience and knowledge required; Commercial Certificate, Instrument Rating and Certified Flight Instructor Certificate required. 100 or more hours dual given preferred. Flight training operations and management experience preferred.
• Travel Must have a valid drivers license to operate a motor vehicle and possess an acceptable driving record.
• Work hours vary, as events often fall outside regular business hours.
• Ability to deeply understand our fleet customers and their missions
• Ability to gather and effectively communicate market intelligence to cross-functional team members
• Ability to effectively communicate clearly and concisely
• Ability to create and present business cases
• Exceptional writing skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Must be a self-starter and handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Ability to prioritize and re-prioritize as situations and needs change throughout the workday
• Ability to multi-task and organize work streams to meet deadlines
• Must possess excellent organizational and planning skills
• Superior project management and time management skills
• Self-motivated with a positive approach to problem solving
• A wide degree of creativity
• Exceptional MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, PowerBI and Mac Keynote presentation skills
• Familiarity with project management software, including Wrike, a plus

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes, contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Strategic Mindset: Sees ahead to future possibilities and translates them into breakthrough strategies
• Action Oriented: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Drives Vision and Purpose: Paints a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action.
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:

• 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5 after 90 days, with 100 vesting.
• Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options.
• Free Health Tracking: With rewards for meeting health goals.
• Generous PTO: 120 + hours accrued within the first year.
• Employee Referral Bonus: For referring talented candidates.
• Career Development: Tuition reimbursement and professional growth opportunities.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access to partner and marketplace discounts.
• Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.