Aviation Business Development Representative — Independent Contractor
Aquarius Lux
South Florida | Remote Aviation Networking
Independent Contractor / Commission-Based
Flexible Schedule
About Aquarius Lux
Aquarius Lux is a South Florida aircraft detailing company providing 24/7 mobile aircraft detailing and aircraft cleaning for private aircraft owners, Part 91 and Part 135 operators, charter fleets, flight departments, aircraft management companies, brokers, FBOs, flight schools, and other aviation organizations.
We provide professional aircraft presentation services throughout South Florida, including:
- Stuart / Witham Field (KSUA)
- Fort Pierce / Treasure Coast International (KFPR)
- Vero Beach Regional (KVRB)
- Palm Beach International (KPBI)
- Boca Raton (KBCT)
- Fort Lauderdale Executive (KFXE)
- Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (KFLL)
- Miami-Opa Locka Executive (KOPF)
- Miami Executive (KTMB)
- Naples Airport (KAPF)
- Additional South Florida airports as required
Our services include exterior aircraft washing, interior detailing, executive cabin presentation, leather conditioning, carpet extraction, brightwork polishing, paint correction, ceramic coatings, oxidation and contaminant removal, and rapid-turn / after-hours aircraft presentation.
Learn more about us at aircraftdetailersflorida.com.
The Opportunity
Aquarius Lux is looking for a highly motivated Aviation Business Development Representative to help us build relationships and generate aircraft-detailing opportunities throughout the private aviation industry.
We are looking for someone who understands that aviation business is built through relationships, trust, timing, reputation, and being connected to the right people.
The right candidate may already know:
- FBO managers
- Line service managers
- Charter operators
- Chief pilots
- Directors of Maintenance
- Directors of Operations
- Fleet managers
- Aircraft owners
- Aircraft management companies
- Aircraft brokers
- Aircraft sales professionals
- Flight departments
- MROs
- Maintenance facilities
- Dispatchers and schedulers
- Flight schools
- Aviation vendors
- Corporate aviation professionals
Your job is to identify opportunities, make introductions, open doors, and help Aquarius Lux become the trusted aircraft-detailing partner those organizations call when an aircraft needs to be presented properly.
What You Will Do
You will independently develop aviation relationships and generate qualified opportunities for Aquarius Lux.
Responsibilities may include:
- Building relationships with private aviation professionals throughout Florida and beyond
- Introducing Aquarius Lux to aircraft owners, operators, charter companies, FBOs, brokers, and management companies
- Identifying aircraft that may require cleaning, detailing, presentation, or recurring fleet service
- Networking with FBO personnel and airport professionals
- Developing relationships with line managers and customer-service teams
- Connecting with Directors of Maintenance, Chief Pilots, Directors of Operations, and Fleet Managers
- Identifying Part 91 and Part 135 operators that regularly operate in South Florida
- Developing relationships with aircraft brokers and sales organizations preparing aircraft for showings or delivery
- Finding opportunities involving aircraft arrivals, departures, overnight stays, charter turns, maintenance events, and aircraft sales
- Introducing Aquarius Lux to flight departments and fleet operators
- Following up professionally with prospective clients
- Maintaining relationships after the initial introduction
- Helping develop recurring accounts instead of focusing only on one-time jobs
- Representing the Aquarius Lux brand professionally within the aviation community
You are not expected to perform aircraft detailing.
Your focus is business development, relationships, introductions, and generating qualified aircraft-detailing opportunities.
Who We Want
We are especially interested in candidates who already have experience or relationships within aviation.
Strong backgrounds may include:
- FBO customer service
- FBO line service
- Line service management
- Charter sales
- Aircraft management
- Corporate aviation
- Flight operations
- Aircraft maintenance
- Aircraft sales
- Aircraft brokerage
- Aviation business development
- Aviation recruiting
- Aviation insurance
- MRO sales
- Flight school operations
- Dispatch / scheduling
- Aircraft ownership services
- Private aviation concierge services
- Aviation vendor relationships
Current or former aviation professionals who already have a strong network are encouraged to apply.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal person is:
- Highly connected within aviation
- Professional and polished
- Comfortable speaking with aircraft owners and executives
- Comfortable walking into an FBO and introducing themselves
- Able to build long-term relationships
- Self-motivated
- Reliable
- Persistent without being aggressive
- Comfortable communicating by phone, email, LinkedIn, and in person
- Able to recognize business opportunities
- Familiar with private and business aviation terminology
- Familiar with FBO and airport operations
- Comfortable working independently
- Focused on producing measurable business
You should understand that one strong relationship with the right fleet manager, charter operator, FBO, broker, or aircraft management company can develop into significant recurring business.
Compensation
This is a independent contractor opportunity with performance-based compensation.
Referral / Business Development Compensation
10% commission on booked-and-completed business generated through your relationship or referral.
Qualified representatives may also earn:
5% on qualifying recurring business developed from accounts they originate, subject to the Aquarius Lux independent contractor agreement and account terms.
Our aircraft-detailing projects can range from approximately $650 for smaller services to $18,000+ for larger aircraft, correction, protection, or more extensive projects, so representatives are not limited to small-ticket sales.
There is significant upside for someone capable of developing fleet, charter, broker, management-company, and repeat operator relationships.
There is no earnings cap.
What Makes This Opportunity Different
We are not looking for someone to cold-call random businesses all day.
We want an aviation professional who knows how aviation relationships actually work.
We are an insured mobile aviation service provider capable of supporting:
- Scheduled aircraft detailing
- After-hours aircraft service
- Weekend work
- Rapid-turn requests
- Overflow detailing
- Fleet support
- Aircraft sales presentation
- Charter aircraft presentation
- Maintenance-event detailing
- Recurring aircraft care programs
Our objective is simple:
When an aircraft is preparing for its owner, passengers, charter clients, sale, or next mission, Aquarius Lux should be the company aviation professionals think to call.
Territory
Primary focus:
South Florida
Including the Treasure Coast, Palm Beaches, Broward County, Miami-Dade County, and Naples.
Candidates with strong aviation relationships in South Florida, or other major private-aviation markets are also encouraged to apply.
This opportunity can expand geographically for the right individual.
Schedule
Independent contractors determine their own working schedule and business-development activity.
Aviation does not operate strictly Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, so individuals who understand the importance of early-morning, evening, weekend, and time-sensitive aviation opportunities will have an advantage.
This Position Is NOT a Fit If You:
- Have no interest in aviation
- Are uncomfortable networking
- Expect leads to simply be handed to you
- Do not follow up
- Are uncomfortable approaching decision-makers
- Want only an hourly or salaried position
- Are looking for a traditional office job
- Are unwilling to develop your own professional relationships
This Could Be an Excellent Fit If You:
- Already work around private aircraft
- Know FBO managers or line-service personnel
- Have relationships with pilots or aircraft owners
- Know charter operators
- Work with aircraft brokers or management companies
- Have spent years in aviation and built a strong network
- Want to monetize aviation relationships without leaving your current career
- Are retired from aviation but remain highly connected
- Want an opportunity where a single good relationship can generate meaningful recurring income
How to Apply
Please submit your resume through Indeed along with a brief introduction explaining:
- Your aviation background
- How many years you have worked in aviation
- What area of aviation you know best
- The types of aviation professionals or organizations you currently have relationships with
- Which airports or aviation markets you know particularly well
- Why you believe you could successfully develop business for Aquarius Lux
Generic applications that do not explain the applicant's aviation experience may not be considered.
We are specifically looking for people who understand the private aviation industry and can help turn genuine aviation relationships into long-term business.
Aquarius Lux
South Florida Aircraft Detailing & Aircraft Cleaning
aircraftdetailersflorida.com
Pay: $66,234.26 - $79,765.99 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Work from home
Work Location: Remote
