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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director-Authorized Service & Training Network - **Company:** Cirrus Aircraft - **Location:** Alcoa, TN, United States - **Salary:** $149,480.0 - $230,964.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Network Administration, Software Version Control - **Published:** June 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9446b09ab0415cbf ## About the Role Do you have a valid Private Pilot Certification license?, Do you have experience in Team development?, * Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Aviation, or related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred. * 12+ years of progressively responsible leadership experience in field operations, service delivery, and/or third-party partner network management with measurable business outcomes. * Proven people leader and change leader-experienced building teams, integrating diverse disciplines, aligning stakeholders, and driving sustained adoption in ambiguous environments. * Data- and systems-driven operator with experience deploying Partner Scorecards/KPI frameworks, dashboards, and CRM discipline; able to translate performance into priorities and executive-ready recommendations. * Strong continuous improvement capability and financial acumen-able to build business cases, manage budgets, and run a governance operating system (standards, tiering, contracts, e-procedures, and playbooks) that drives measurable partner performance improvement. * Commercial and partner enablement skills, including partnering with Legal/Finance on agreements and building a partner-driven aircraft sales lead generation motion with Sales/Marketing. * Strong field leadership and partner coaching skills; able to influence without authority and build durable relationships across a geographically distributed network. * Strong working knowledge of flight training, aircraft maintenance, and aircraft operations. FAA pilot certificate and/or FAA A&P certificate strongly preferred (IA preferred). ## Description * Lead the integration of flight training and aircraft maintenance network oversight into one team of Regional Development Managers (RDMs), with clear roles, decision rights, cross-training, and designated functional SMEs. * Own the Partner Scorecard and partner KPI operating rhythm; build the systems, data definitions, dashboards, and governance required to proactively manage network performance. * Establish a continuous improvement operating system to drive consistent partner outcomes and faster issue resolution; capture global best practices and curate the Authorized Network Playbook and e-procedures with strong version control and adoption. * Lead the team's adoption of AI-enabled tools and ways of working to improve decision-making, productivity, and partner/customer outcomes. * Own partner program governance, including the network tiering system and partner contracts (commercial and legal terms), in close partnership with Legal, Finance, and internal stakeholders. * Coach partners on sustainable operations using strong business leadership and financial acumen (P&L drivers, capacity, pricing, labor utilization, and investment planning) aligned with Cirrus standards and brand experience. * Build and scale the Authorized Network's capability to generate qualified aircraft sales leads, including process, training, tools/CRM integration, and incentive alignment with Sales and Marketing. ## Related Videos - [Crew Management System for Airlines: Plan duties for pilots & flight attendants worldwide](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1444-crew-management-system-for-airlines-plan-duties-for-pilots-flight-attendants-worldwide) - [Demystifying application networking in the cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/675-demystifying-application-networking-in-the-cloud) - [Edit Your Future: Queerverse Radical AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/909-edit-your-future-queerverse-radical-ai) - [Keep your code refactorable](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/381-keep-your-code-refactorable) - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) - [Embracing the Hybrid Cloud: Unlocking Success with Ansible](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/932-embracing-the-hybrid-cloud-unlocking-success-with-ansible) ## Related Articles - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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