Manager, Business Development – Clovis, CA

Niacc-Avitech Technologies (“Niacc”), is HEICO Repair Group’s west coast operation and repair station specializing in the overhaul and repair of aircraft components for regional and commercial aircraft. Niacc also manufactures various components for a wide range of aerospace customers in addition to manufacturing components for defense and government users.

We are currently seeking a Business Development & Product Capability Manager. This position identifies and develops new repair and manufacturing capabilities for a Part 145 FAA Repair Station that also performs electrical winding and cable/harness manufacturing. This role works directly with customers and cross-functional internal teams to evaluate market demand, lead capability approval activities, and transition new offerings to the sales organization. The position is focused on portfolio growth rather than direct sales execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify new components and product lines suitable for FAA Part 145 repair, electrical winding, and cable/harness manufacturing.
• Evaluate market demand, technical feasibility, regulatory requirements, and return on investment for new capabilities.
• Lead the internal process to add new products to the repair station capabilities list, coordinating with Engineering, Quality, and Operations.
• Support development of repair processes, inspections, tooling, test methods, and documentation required for approval.
• Engage customers to understand unmet repair and life-cycle support needs and translate them into viable capabilities.
• Monitor market trends, obsolescence issues, and customer demand to proactively identify growth opportunities.
• Transition newly approved capabilities to the sales team, including scope definition, target applications, and value propositions.
• Support internal training and marketing efforts related to new capability launches.
• Track progress and milestones for capability development initiatives.

Key Competencies

• New product and capability development
• Regulatory and compliance awareness
• Market and customer insight
• Project coordination and execution
• Clear and effective communication

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aviation, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in aerospace repair, manufacturing, or technical business development.
• Working knowledge of FAA Part 145 repair station operations and capability management.
• Experience working cross-functionally in a regulated quality environment.
• Ability to interpret technical data, drawings, manuals, and repair specifications.

Preferred

• Experience with electrical rotating equipment and winding repair.
• Experience with cable and harness manufacturing or repair.
• Experience with hydraulic components, systems, or hydraulic MRO environments.
• Familiarity with AS9100 and NADCAP requirements.
• Experience introducing new products or capabilities in aerospace environments.