Vice President, Aviation Growth

Who we are

The real world is the next frontier, and at Metropolis, we are creating the artificial intelligence to make it responsive. We are pioneering the Recognition Economy - a future where mundane repetition disappears and being known unlocks access, comfort and belonging everywhere you go. From transforming parking into a seamless drive-in, drive-out experience for millions of Members to expanding our intelligence layer across retail and hospitality, we are building a world that feels instinctive and magical. The future isn't coming; it's here, and we need builders, innovators and problem solvers to help us create it.
Who you are

Metropolis is seeking a Vice President of Aviation Growth to join our team. This is a critical leadership position responsible for developing and executing the growth and commercial strategy for the aviation segment. This leader will shape the long-term vision and roadmap for profitable growth in Metropolis' aviation sector, bringing together data-driven insights, commercial strategy, and ecosystem partnerships. The Vice President of Aviation Growth will drive the commercial and strategic expansion of Metropolis' aviation sector. This leader develops long-term growth plans, scales innovative offerings, forges key partnerships, and steers M&A and business development to achieve market leadership and profitability.
What you'll do

• Scale the "Value Add Services" offering by leading strategy and execution to grow airport revenue services and SaaS income, integrating pricing, reservations, and marketing capabilities
• Scale the Aviation B2C business by relaunching the Aviation B2B Segment product with strong marketing and channel strategies
• Build strategic partnerships by developing collaborations with airlines, airport tech providers, and service partners to expand distribution and capabilities
• Define aviation vision by co-leading the unified product and service roadmap for aviation offerings, including parking and value-added services
• Own the aviation business plan by creating and maintaining a 5-year financial and strategic plan in partnership with Sales and Finance
• Establish growth reporting by developing dashboards and reporting frameworks to track aviation performance and KPIs
• Lead the M&A strategy by identifying and evaluating acquisition opportunities that strengthen the aviation portfolio
• Own and drive thought leadership by representing Metropolis in industry forums and publishing insights on aviation innovation and AI-driven growth

What we're looking for

• 15+ years in aviation, mobility, transportation, travel, or technology sectors with proven commercial growth leadership
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Strong background in strategy, business development, partnerships, and P&L management
• Skilled in financial modeling, data-driven decision-making, and market analysis
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams and drive organizational alignment
• Excellent presentation and stakeholder management skills
• Experience leveraging AI tools to transform static workflows into responsive, high-output processes

While not required, these are a plus:

• MBA or equivalent preferred

4 Days in Office: Metropolis values in-person collaboration to drive innovation, strengthen culture, and enhance the Member experience. Our corporate team members hold to our office-first model, which requires employees to be on-site at least four days a week, fostering organic interactions that spark creativity and connection.

When you join Metropolis, you'll join a team of world-class product leaders and engineers, building an ecosystem of technologies at the intersection of parking, mobility, and real estate. Our goal is to build an inclusive culture where everyone has a voice and the best idea wins. You will play a key role in building and maintaining this culture as our organization grows. The anticipated base salary for this position is $280,000.00 USD to $310,000.00 USD annually. The actual base salary offered is determined by a number of variables, including, as appropriate, the applicant's qualifications for the position, years of relevant experience, distinctive skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location of residence and/or place of employment. Base salary is one component of Metropolis' total compensation package, which may also include access to or eligibility for healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a lucrative stock option plan, bonus plans and more. #LI-WT1 #LI-Onsite

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Metropolis Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We make all hiring decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, or pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.