MCO Manager (H/F)

About the role

Alta Ares, founded in 2024, builds AI-guided interceptors against drones and cruise missiles and the software platform behind them, serving NATO-aligned militaries and defence institutions. It is now expanding internationally and scaling its operations. The MCO Manager is based in Blagnac and will build the company's maintenance, repair and overhaul (MCO) offering from scratch.

Key responsibilities

• Build the MCO offer from scratch: service packages, SLAs and pricing.
• Own the MCO P&L and support Sales in negotiating MCO contracts with defence customers.
• Set up and steer fleet performance KPIs such as availability, MTBF and MTTR.
• Design the maintenance organisation across customers, local partners and Alta Ares.
• Ensure spare parts availability and long-term support of critical components.
• Coordinate software and fleet upgrades with R&D and Production.
• Build customer training programmes.
• Hire and lead the MCO team as contracts grow.

Required profile

• 8 to 12 years in defence or aerospace, including building and running an MCO or in-service support contract.
• Experience owning a P&L and negotiating contracts with government customers.
• Track record of building a team or an activity from zero.
• Fluent English and additional French.
• Willingness to travel internationally and eligibility for French security clearance.