Director, Business Development ABS Heliblade

Job Title: Director, Business Development ABS Heliblade

Location:

Fort Lauderdale, FL, US, 33309

Business Unit: Maintenance & Repair North America

Posting Date: Jul 17, 2026

Job Description:

Department: Sales & Business Development

Job Title: Director, Business Development ABS Heliblade

Reports To: Group Director - Sales & Business Development

Job Description

The Business Development Director is responsible for developing and executing the global rotorcraft business development strategy for Aviation Blade Services (ABS) and Heliblade International (HBI). The role is primarily focused on growing revenue through rotor blade overhaul, repair, composite repair, engineering services, exchange programs, and military/commercial rotorcraft sustainment solutions. As helicopter customers often require broader sustainment support, the position will also identify opportunities that leverage complementary capabilities within AAMSI and other First Aviation businesses within AMETEK MRO, providing integrated solutions that add value to rotorcraft operators.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the global business development strategy for ABS and Heliblade.
• Identify and pursue new opportunities across military, commercial, EMS, offshore, utility, forestry, firefighting and law enforcement helicopter markets.
• Develop relationships with DoD, FMS operators, Ministries of Defense, OEMs, helicopter operators and MRO facilities worldwide.
• Promote rotor blade overhaul, composite repair, engineering services, exchange programs and technical training.
• Lead proposal development and pricing with Engineering, Operations, Quality and Finance.
• Represent the company at trade shows and customer meetings globally.
• Deliver market intelligence on fleet trends, competitors and modernization programs.
• Identify cross-selling opportunities that leverage complementary First Aviation capabilities and strategic partners.
• Lead weekly business development pipeline reviews.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of aerospace or helicopter business development experience.
• Strong knowledge of military and commercial rotorcraft sustainment.
• Experience with government/FMS programs preferred.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically & internationally
• Military service background preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); ability to quickly learn and navigate BD tools and databases.

Target Customers

• Military operators and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers
• Firefighting, forestry, EMS, offshore, utility and VIP operators
• Commercial helicopter operators
• Helicopter MRO facilities
• OEMs and prime contractors
• Government agencies

Education/Experience/Other Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Aerospace, or a related field (advanced degree preferred)
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Pre-employment drug screening and background check required.
• Travel within the U.S. and internationally will be required as part of the role.

ABOUT ABS & HBI

Aviation Blade Services (ABS), based in Kissimmee, Florida, and Heliblade International, based in Anderson, California, provide helicopter rotor blades, dynamic components, composite repair, overhaul, engineering, and product support services for military and commercial aerospace customers worldwide. Both companies are First Aviation subsidiaries within AMETEK MRO.

ABOUT AAMSI

Associated Aircraft Manufacturing & Sales, Inc. (AAMSI), based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, has served military and commercial aerospace customers since 1953. As a long-standing U.S. Department of Defense contractor, AAMSI provides engineering, manufacturing, repair, and product support across a wide range of aerospace platforms.

ABS, Heliblade & AAMSI are a First Aviation subsidiaries within Ametek MRO, alongside:

• Aerospace Turbine Rotables, Inc. - Wichita, KS
• Piedmont Propulsion Systems, LLC - Winston-Salem, NC
• Saint Technologies, Inc (Reallock) - Winston-Salem, NC

Visit www.firstaviation.com & www.ametekmro.com for additional details.

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 140,000

Salary Maximum: 180,000

Incentive: Yes

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

For more information on AMETEKs competitive benefits, please click here.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.

Nearest Major Market: Fort Lauderdale

Nearest Secondary Market: Miami