At Ascendance we are building tomorrow’s hybrid-electric aviation with ATEA, a unique Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft powered by STERNA, our in-house hybrid-electric propulsion system. We focus our efforts in designing an innovative, safe, silent, clean and affordable aircraft that will be able to blend into existing infrastructures and regulations to ease its deployment and maximise social acceptance.
If you are looking for a place where you will have a direct impact on very ambitious products, where you will work close to the hardware and where you can witness the result of your hard work quickly, board ATEA and come fly with us toward the future of aviation!
Your role : 🔎
You will be responsible for leading strategic initiatives and be a trusted companion to the CEO. You will have a 360° view over the company and be able to work on short, mid and long term perspectives. Your interfaces will be both internal and external to drive following activities:
Manage strategic company development analysis
Support political affairs at french and european levels
Take ownership of major company-wide projects, ensuring successful execution and timely delivery
Explore internationalization strategies, including market research, regulatory considerations, and potential partnerships
Collaborate closely with the Management team on transversal topics
Represent the CEO & the company to some events
Deliver reports & governance committee package
Act as Sustainability Lead (until the person is recruited) to define and maintain sustainability strategy and monitor results. Launch key actions to reduce our carbon footprint
The job has been made for you if you : 🛠
You are very versatile in your communication, strategic thinking, and analytical skill sets as you will wear different hats
You are reliable, accountable, and autonomous in setting your priorities
You have excellent communication skills (verbal & written) in French and English to effectively convey ideas and information to various stakeholders and teams
You must have at least 5 years experience in consulting company or in a transversal / strategic position
You are organized, solution-oriented, easy to talk to and have the ability to coordinate projects
You know how to have a global vision to ensure a step by step follow-up and anticipate expectations
You have a strong sense of discretion and confidentiality, and a strong interest in diplomacy.
You have strong business acumen
We are meant to work together if you : 💚
You like to work in a dynamic environment
You are a real team player who wants to build a big success story with us
You are curious and eager to learn
Recruitment process :🕐
Application evaluations (CVs….)
Talent Interview
Technical Interview
Meet others Ascenders
Reference check
Non-discrimination and diversity are our priorities. AFT is open to hire personalities with their own differences