We are a proudly NZ owned rotorcraft and general aviation business. With bases in Auckland, Hamilton, Queenstown, South Africa and the USA we offer full maintenance, repair and overhaul services, design and modification, parts supply and aircraft sales and leasing. We are a company that is continuously developing our people, expanding our capability and supporting the aviation industry globally.
We are dedicated to living “Excellence at Altitude” in all we do. Our teams operate in line with our culture values of Humanity, Transparency, Capability and Reliability that create a strong foundation for success. We believe Every Part Matters - right down to the smallest bolt—and the same goes for our people. That’s why attracting and keeping great talent is key to our vision of becoming a globally trusted aviation specialist.
The Role
Salus Aviation is seeking a commercially driven Regional Account Manager to accelerate our growth across Asia Pacific. Reporting directly to the Head of Sales, this is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a strategically important region, work with helicopter operators, aviation businesses, and industry stakeholders throughout New Zealand, Australia, and the wider APAC region.
This role is ideal for someone who understands the operational realities of helicopter maintenance, has established industry relationships, enjoys navigating complex sales cycles, and thrives on developing long-term customer partnerships that deliver value for both the client and the business.
As our Regional Account Manager, you'll be responsible for growing market share across our Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services while supporting existing customers and securing new business opportunities.
Working closely with operational leaders, engineering teams, workshop managers, and sales support personnel, you'll act as the key connection between our customers and our technical teams, ensuring exceptional service delivery and identifying opportunities for continued growth.
Key responsibilities include:
- Building and managing relationships with helicopter and fixed-wing operators throughout the region
- Identifying, pursuing, and securing new MRO opportunities
- Owning and managing a healthy sales pipeline and delivering against sales targets
- Developing proposals, commercial agreements, and long-term maintenance partnerships
- Working with customers to forecast maintenance requirements and future fleet support needs
- Representing Salus Aviation at industry events, customer meetings, and key stakeholder engagements
- Identifying aircraft sales, leasing, and asset acquisition opportunities
- Monitoring aviation market trends and providing commercial insights to support business growth
- Collaborating with marketing and operational teams to enhance customer engagement and service offerings
What We're Looking For
We're looking for a commercially astute aviation professional who combines strong relationship-building skills with a genuine understanding of the helicopter industry.
To be successful in this role, you'll bring:
Essential Experience
- Minimum 5 years' experience in aviation sales, business development, MRO services, aircraft support, or parts sales
- Strong helicopter industry exposure and understanding of rotary-wing operations and maintenance environments
- Established aviation networks and relationships across New Zealand, Australia, and/or the APAC region
- Demonstrated success in winning and growing customer accounts
- Understanding of aviation regulations and authorities including NZCAA, CASA, FAA, and EASA
- Strong commercial acumen with experience in developing and negotiating contracts and driving profitable outcomes
- Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
Desirable:
- Experience working with helicopter operators, maintenance organisations, OEMs, or aviation service providers
- Engineering, aviation, or commercial qualifications
- Exposure to aircraft sales, leasing, asset management, or fleet planning
- Experience using Hubspot
Why Join Salus Aviation?
At Salus Aviation, we're proud of our reputation as a trusted aviation partner delivering maintenance, engineering, overhaul, aircraft sales, leasing, and support services across the region.
When you join us you’ll enjoy:
- Permanent full time work, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
- $500 Employee Benefits card (Extraordinary) from three months service for healthcare
- Celebrations on Birthdays and Anniversaries
- Humanity Time – Volunteering time for charities
- Long Service Leave
- Holiday Home access via Marram Trust
- Work in a highly motivated team focused on “Excellence at Altitude”
If you enjoy being the person who brings order to the chaos, knows what’s happening, gets the details right and makes life easier for everyone around you, we should talk.
We are a great company who look after our staff and our business is expanding and growing around the world. Joining us gives you stability and an amazing opportunity to work for a company that is growing and going places!
If you're a strategic aviation maintenance professional with a passion for leadership, operational excellence, and safety, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today Join Us and help shape the future of aviation at Salus Aviation.
Please note: you need to be eligible to work in New Zealand and will be required to undergo and pass pre-employment drug and alcohol tests.