Contract Manager

About the role

GA Telesis is a global leader providing integrated solutions to the aviation and aerospace industries, with a continuously expanding presence in new countries worldwide. We serve over 2,000 customers, including airlines, original equipment manufacturers, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) providers. GA Telesis Ecosystem™ is a vast global network spanning 54 locations in 30 countries on six continents. At GA Telesis, our core business is integrated aviation solutions, and our mission is customer success. The Manager of Contract Administration is responsible for leading and overseeing all contractual activities related to the procurement, sale, exchange, repair, and distribution of Aircraft Used Serviceable Material (USM). This role ensures contractual compliance, mitigates commercial risk, supports revenue growth, and facilitates successful customer and supplier relationships within the aviation aftermarket industry. The position collaborates closely with Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, Quality, and Legal teams to ensure efficient execution of contracts and agreements.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Sales to structure customer agreements, commercial terms, bids, RFQs, RFPs, and proposals
• Analyze contract requirements, pricing terms, warranties, indemnities, liability limits, risks, and opportunities
• Develop strategies and identify opportunities to reduce contractual risk and improve operational efficiency
• Monitor contract compliance, performance obligations, quality requirements, and audit readiness
• Serve as the primary contract point of contact for the Flight Solutions Group and all counterparties
• Resolve contractual disputes and support negotiations that achieve practical, mutually beneficial outcomes
• Lead, develop, train, and hold contract administration personnel accountable to departmental goals, KPIs, and standards
• Improve and implement contract management systems, workflows, and operating procedures
• Track key contract metrics and prepare management reports

Qualifications

• 7+ years of contract administration, commercial management, or aviation aftermarket experience
• Experience negotiating, drafting, and managing commercial agreements in aviation, aerospace, MRO, or aftermarket services
• Knowledge of FAA, EASA, aircraft technical records, traceability, and aviation regulatory requirements
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment abilities
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills
• Proficiency with Business Intelligence tools, ERP systems, contract management software, and MS Office Suite

• Paralegal or legal background
• Aircraft Used Serviceable Material (USM)
• Aircraft teardown and asset management
• Engine and component leasing
• MRO services
• Aviation aftermarket distribution

Skills

Only U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents will be considered for this position.

• Strong communication skills at different organizational levels
• Curious, self-confident, take ownership, and have a passion for aviation
• Organized and possess the ability to communicate well orally and in writing
• Hands-on team player to collaborate in a fast-paced environment
• Positive and professional demeanor
• Adaptable, detail-oriented, diligent, energetic, patient, and a self-starter