President and CEO

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty with a high degree of competency and results.

Specific duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop and recommend to the Board a clear vision, direction and strategy for the CBAA that results in maximum return for members, and long term sustainability.
• Provide overall leadership and management of the CBAA team.
• Develops and recommends the annual operation budget and strategic/business plans for Board approval.
• Allocate human and capital resources to achieve the association’s objectives.
• Maximize membership retention and growth, with Canada-wide representation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with elected and appointed government officials.
• Increase public and government awareness of the importance of business aviation.
• Maximize annual convention revenue and impact.
• Ensure stable and strong financial performance to ensure long term sustainability.
• Ensure operational management is built on sound financial management of a budget that includes reporting, analytics, budgeting, forecasting, audit support, and tax compliance.
• Manage relationships with partners and stakeholders.
• Assess risks and develop appropriate risk management plans (i.e. self-insurance, technology, etc.) while   ensuring compliance/control needs are met in a manner consistent with good business practices including managing CBAA’s assets, financial resources, brand, and reputation.
• Initiate and lead fundraising and membership growth opportunities in collaboration with CBAA’s Vice President Membership Relations and Development.
• Expand the value of the CBAA brand for the Association, members, exhibitors, partners and employees.
• Serves as the Company's chief spokesperson communicating effectively with members, exhibitors, partners and employees.
• Maximize potential of regional chapters, and maintain regular communication with applicable international agencies and government authorities.
• Represent the Association at the annual convention, chapters and industry events.
• Follows all company policies and acts as a role model in the adherence to policies.
• Other duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

Specific requirements include but are not limited to:

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, & EXPERIENCE

• A deep understanding of the business operational side of aviation.
• Knowledge of government affairs, and experience influencing government policy.
• Experience with non-profit membership based associations.
• Executive team and Board experience.
• Knowledge of aviation regulatory environment.
• Understand legal concepts and contract management
• Experience in the development of budgets and management of financial performance.
• Ability to assess risks and solve problems with tact and good judgment.
• Strong, proven leadership skills amongst staff and management; ability to engage effectively with senior professionals.
• Excellent communication skills including public speaking, writing, active listening, and synthesizing information from diverse sources when working with colleagues, members, volunteers, and the media.
• Well versed in the use of technology.
• Ability to maximize the effectiveness of a small team.
• Ability to efficiently manage time, meet schedules/deadlines and handle multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Ability to travel as required both domestically and internationally.
• Skilled in strategic planning and business and market development.
• Experience managing a brand – including: brand audits, brand development, implementation, analysis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work in a team as well as independently.
• English is required, fluency in French is an asset.

EDUCATION

• A University degree, in Business Administration, Government, Aviation or related field preferred.