Director, Aerospace

ICAT Logistics

. Develop and execute air transportation strategy supporting freight forwarding, expedited, project cargo, and time-critical logistics .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $146,816 - $172,725 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in air cargo operations, including strategic planning, compliance with aviation regulations, and managing airline relationships. Proven ability to lead teams, optimize logistics processes, and drive financial performance in a fast-paced environment.

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Air Cargo OperationsAviation Regulatory ComplianceCharter Operations ManagementFinancial Analysis and BudgetingTeam Leadership and Development

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Hard Skills

Aviation Strategy DevelopmentFreight ForwardingContract NegotiationPerformance MonitoringCapacity PlanningLogistics OptimizationProject Cargo ManagementData AnalysisCost ManagementAir Waybills Familiarity

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProblem-SolvingRelationship BuildingAdaptabilityClient-Centric Approach

Tools & Technologies

TMSBI DashboardsRPA/BOT ToolsMicrosoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Aviation-Related CertificationsFormal Aviation Education

Industry Keywords

Air CargoFreight Forwarding3PLCharter MarketsIATA ProcessesAviation Services ProviderLogistics Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

RPA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute air transportation strategy supporting freight forwarding, expedited, project cargo, and time-critical logistics
Align aviation capacity planning with customer SLAs, commercial demand, seasonality, and peak-volume events
Optimize scheduled air cargo, passenger belly capacity, BSAs, ACMI, and charter lift
Lead relationships with airlines, charter operators, brokers, and aviation service providers
Negotiate airfreight contracts, BSAs, charter agreements, and ad hoc lift solutions
Monitor carrier performance, reliability, costs, service quality, and compliance
Manage aviation disruptions, recovery planning, and service failures
Partner with operations, gateway, and customer service teams on end-to-end air cargo execution
Oversee charter planning and execution, including aircraft selection, routing, payload optimization, and ground handling
Ensure compliance with aviation and air cargo regulations and oversee security and dangerous-goods programs
Manage aviation cost structures and support pricing, quoting, margin strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning
Collaborate with Procurement, Operations, Sales, Security, Compliance, and Technology teams
Support sales pursuits and key customer engagements requiring customized aviation solutions
Lead, train, mentor, and manage staff; conduct meetings, reviews, appraisals, and disciplinary actions
Improve efficiency using TMS, BI dashboards, and RPA/BOT tools
Manage department KPIs, financial goals, budget, invoicing and variance policies, hiring, onboarding, and team development
Serve as senior aviation authority and liaison with regulators, carriers, and industry organizations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
8+ years of experience in aviation, air cargo, freight forwarding, or logistics
5+ years of leading others
Deep understanding of global air cargo operations, airline networks, and charter markets
Strong knowledge of aviation and air cargo regulatory frameworks
Proven experience managing airline and charter relationships
Proven commercial, financial, and analytical skills
Proven track record of building relationships and gaining credibility with customers and vendors
Proven analytical and problem-solving skills in a logistics environment
Experience with charter operations, project cargo, or time-critical logistics preferred
Familiarity with IATA processes, air waybills, and air cargo security programs preferred
Prior leadership role within a freight forwarder, 3PL, airline cargo division, or aviation services provider preferred
Aviation-related certifications or formal aviation education preferred
Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office products
Ability to plan priorities, meet deadlines, multitask, communicate effectively, motivate people, and work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
Ability to lead, mentor, train, and manage a diverse workforce
Demonstrated client-centric approach, integrity, adaptability, and accountability
Willingness to travel up to 30%
Supervisory experience and ability to recruit, hire, coach, conduct appraisals, and execute disciplinary actions