Country Manager – Aviation Operations

About the role

This senior leadership position is responsible for overseeing aviation operations across France. The role combines operational excellence, safety compliance, and commercial growth to ensure a high‑quality service offering.

Key responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day operations across all stations in France, maintaining safety, regulatory compliance and service standards.
• Drive operational standards, customer service quality and adherence to aviation regulations.
• Manage relationships with airport authorities, vendors and government bodies.
• Partner with sales and marketing teams to support commercial growth and market expansion.
• Oversee budgets, profitability, staffing and performance metrics.
• Identify opportunities for expansion, partnerships and operational improvement.
• Lead organisational change initiatives and develop high‑performing teams.

Required profile

• Extensive business aviation or airport operations experience, preferably in multi‑site environments.
• Strong operational leadership background with a commercial mindset.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, drive performance and work with aviation authorities, vendors and senior stakeholders.
• Experience leading teams through change and delivering results.
• Fluent English (essential); knowledge of the French market highly desirable.
• Willingness to travel regularly across France and internationally.

Required skills

• Fluent English (essential); strong knowledge of the French aviation market (highly desirable).