[redacted]’s Mission is to deliver an aviation experience that is the pinnacle of innovation, quality, and safety to our customers. [redacted] is the recognized global leader in personal aviation and the maker of the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet™, the world’s first single engine Personal Jet and recipient of the 2017 Robert J. Collier Trophy. Founded in 1984, the company has redefined performance, comfort and safety in aviation with innovations like the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) – the first FAA-certified whole-airframe parachute safety system included as standard equipment on an aircraft. To date, worldwide flight time on [redacted] has passed nine million hours and over 170 people have returned home safely to their families as a result of the inclusion of CAPS® as a standard feature on all [redacted]. Find out more at cirrusaircraft.com. Cirrus offers a competitive benefits package and is dedicated to the advancement of general aviation. The Cirrus Flying Club offers employees and their family members the unique opportunity to obtain their private pilot’s license in the comfort of a Cirrus or rent a Cirrus for an impromptu adventure at a greatly reduced rate. We are committed to investing in the future of our employees and company by offering professional development and career progression opportunities and we engage employees by offering several employee and family events throughout the year, as well as the opportunity to take part in activity clubs and community events. The Sales Engineer for the Vision SF50 will be part of the Sales and Marketing team responsible for integrating the Vision SF50 Product into the [redacted] sales and marketing processes. The Sales Engineer will be the primary technical resource for field sales force and marketing including technical analyses, competitive analyses, and sales proposal responses. Direct interface with customers is required. Essential Duties: Must have a connection to and awareness of market needs and pilot feature desires, including technology trends, to prepare marketing and sales messages in support of the features on the Vision SF50. Must be technically savvy in relation to competitive aircraft and/or other gadget, technology trends to prepare competitive comparisons used in the sales process and company decision making. Adhere to project timelines, budget, and scope. Respond to functional and technical elements of RFIs/RFPs. Provide timely and accurate sales support, customer question responses, and generation of customer specific sales material. Provide market and feature guidance to product development teams. Have an understanding of aircraft finance procedures. Create sales tools to help the sales team describe the value proposition for the Vision SF50 in business use. Provide turbine operational expertise to customers and sales team. Education and/or Experience: Private pilot certificate with instrument rating minimum, commercial certificate with instrument rating and certified flight instructor preferred. Bachelors degree in Aviation Business, Engineering or related curriculum, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 3+ years experience in the aerospace field in sales support, marketing, flight operations or services. Additional Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities: Experience in customer interactions is an advantage Knowledge in performance, regulations, operations of turboprop and light jets. Computer skills with the ability to learn customer databases, MS Work, Excel, Access, Adobe, PowerPoint and Keynote. This opportunity is located in Knoxville, Tennessee. Chosen as the location for our Vision Center Campus, the hub of our customer experience activities, Knoxville is often described as a hidden gem. Surrounded by the Smoky Mountains and home to the rambling Tennessee River, the town offers a plethora of outdoor activities and a vibrant downtown. Very few places feature the opportunity to experience live music, culture, outdoor adventures and acclaimed cuisine in one location. It’s no wonder why Knoxville was recently named as a “Top 10 Destination on the Rise” by Trip Advisor. Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Qualifications Behaviors Preferred Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Motivations Preferred Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals Experience Required 1 year: Pilot Licenses & Certifications Required Pilot’s License