Aircraft Sales Manager – North America
H55, Palo Alto, CA, United States
About H55
Born from Solar Impulse, the first electric airplane to fly around the world, H55 is on a mission to make aviation clean, safe, and affordable.
We are building the certification-grade energy platform that enables electric aviation to scale, delivering propulsion and energy storage systems trusted by regulators, OEMs, and operators. Because in aviation, technology only matters when it is certified and flying.
H55 has already integrated and flown multiple electric aircraft platforms and is rapidly expanding across North America. Our recent multi-state Electric Aviation Tour brought electric flight directly to flight schools, partners, and customers, accelerating real-world adoption across the US.
Join a team at the forefront of a new aviation market, where momentum is building, customers are engaging, and the future of flight is taking shape.
Your Role The Aircraft Sales Lead, North America is responsible for driving the commercial development and sales of H55’s BRM fully electric two-seat training aircraft across the United States and Canada.
This is a senior individual contributor role focused on building pipeline, winning customers, and closing aircraft fleet deals with flight schools, training organizations, aeroclubs, and aviation institutions transitioning to electric fleets.
You will own the full sales cycle, from early engagement to contract signature, and play a key role in bringing electric aircraft into real-world operations across North America.
You will work closely with H55’s teams in Switzerland across program management, certification, engineering, and customer support.
The role is remote within the United States and requires frequent travel for customer meetings, demonstrations, and aviation events.
Your Responsibilities Commercial Strategy & Market Development
Own and drive the full sales cycle for the BRM electric trainer across North America
Identify, prospect, and develop new customers including flight schools, universities, aviation academies, and training organizations
Build and manage a strong pipeline of aircraft sales opportunities
Structure and close aircraft fleet purchase agreements in coordination with internal teams
Support aircraft demonstrations and customer evaluation processes
Customer Engagement
Build trusted relationships with decision-makers across training organizations and aviation institutions
Guide customers through aircraft evaluation, financing, and fleet transition decisions
Ensure strong customer experience and identify opportunities for fleet expansion
Market Development
Represent H55 in the North American training market and promote electric aviation adoption
Participate in aviation events, demonstrations, and industry engagements
Provide market insights and customer feedback to support product and commercial strategy
Proposal & Deal Execution
Prepare and deliver tailored commercial proposals aligned with customer operational needs
Lead negotiations of aircraft purchase agreements in collaboration with internal stakeholders
Coordinate with engineering, certification, and program teams to support aircraft evaluation and delivery
Your Experience & Profile
10+ years of experience in aviation or aerospace sales, ideally in aircraft or fleet sales
Proven track record of closing complex, high-value deals
Experience working with flight schools, training organizations, or aircraft operators
Strong understanding of flight training operations and aircraft acquisition cycles
Experience managing long and complex sales processes
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or aviation/engineering degree is a plus
Pilot license or operational aviation experience is a strong advantage
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
Self-driven and entrepreneurial, comfortable operating independently
Willingness to travel frequently across the United States and Canada
Fluent in English
What We Offer H55 offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of a new aviation market.
You will play a direct role in bringing electric aircraft into service and shaping how flight training evolves across North America.
You will join a mission-driven, international team working on certified electric propulsion systems and real aircraft programs already flying today.
We offer competitive compensation, flexible remote work within the United States, and the opportunity to be part of one of the most significant transformations in aviation.
If this role excites you but you don’t tick every box, we encourage you to apply.
Ready to help build the future of flight in North America? Let’s talk. Additional Information H55 is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.
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We are building the certification-grade energy platform that enables electric aviation to scale, delivering propulsion and energy storage systems trusted by regulators, OEMs, and operators. Because in aviation, technology only matters when it is certified and flying.
H55 has already integrated and flown multiple electric aircraft platforms and is rapidly expanding across North America. Our recent multi-state Electric Aviation Tour brought electric flight directly to flight schools, partners, and customers, accelerating real-world adoption across the US.
Join a team at the forefront of a new aviation market, where momentum is building, customers are engaging, and the future of flight is taking shape.
Your Role The Aircraft Sales Lead, North America is responsible for driving the commercial development and sales of H55’s BRM fully electric two-seat training aircraft across the United States and Canada.
This is a senior individual contributor role focused on building pipeline, winning customers, and closing aircraft fleet deals with flight schools, training organizations, aeroclubs, and aviation institutions transitioning to electric fleets.
You will own the full sales cycle, from early engagement to contract signature, and play a key role in bringing electric aircraft into real-world operations across North America.
You will work closely with H55’s teams in Switzerland across program management, certification, engineering, and customer support.
The role is remote within the United States and requires frequent travel for customer meetings, demonstrations, and aviation events.
Your Responsibilities Commercial Strategy & Market Development
Own and drive the full sales cycle for the BRM electric trainer across North America
Identify, prospect, and develop new customers including flight schools, universities, aviation academies, and training organizations
Build and manage a strong pipeline of aircraft sales opportunities
Structure and close aircraft fleet purchase agreements in coordination with internal teams
Support aircraft demonstrations and customer evaluation processes
Customer Engagement
Build trusted relationships with decision-makers across training organizations and aviation institutions
Guide customers through aircraft evaluation, financing, and fleet transition decisions
Ensure strong customer experience and identify opportunities for fleet expansion
Market Development
Represent H55 in the North American training market and promote electric aviation adoption
Participate in aviation events, demonstrations, and industry engagements
Provide market insights and customer feedback to support product and commercial strategy
Proposal & Deal Execution
Prepare and deliver tailored commercial proposals aligned with customer operational needs
Lead negotiations of aircraft purchase agreements in collaboration with internal stakeholders
Coordinate with engineering, certification, and program teams to support aircraft evaluation and delivery
Your Experience & Profile
10+ years of experience in aviation or aerospace sales, ideally in aircraft or fleet sales
Proven track record of closing complex, high-value deals
Experience working with flight schools, training organizations, or aircraft operators
Strong understanding of flight training operations and aircraft acquisition cycles
Experience managing long and complex sales processes
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or aviation/engineering degree is a plus
Pilot license or operational aviation experience is a strong advantage
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
Self-driven and entrepreneurial, comfortable operating independently
Willingness to travel frequently across the United States and Canada
Fluent in English
What We Offer H55 offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of a new aviation market.
You will play a direct role in bringing electric aircraft into service and shaping how flight training evolves across North America.
You will join a mission-driven, international team working on certified electric propulsion systems and real aircraft programs already flying today.
We offer competitive compensation, flexible remote work within the United States, and the opportunity to be part of one of the most significant transformations in aviation.
If this role excites you but you don’t tick every box, we encourage you to apply.
Ready to help build the future of flight in North America? Let’s talk. Additional Information H55 is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.
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