The VP, Investor Relations & Treasury, leads external investor communications and internal capital markets, liquidity, and cash management functions, acting as the senior liaison to investors, rating agencies, and banks. This role partners with the CEO and CFO to prepare earnings materials, manage investor outreach and run treasury operations relating to banking relationships and debt management. This role is responsible for shaping and executing the company’s investor relations strategy, ensuring consistent, transparent, and compelling communication of the company’s financial performance, strategy, and market positioning. Working closely with the executive team, finance, legal, and communications functions, this individual will lead investor engagement initiatives, manage earnings communications, and provide insights to senior leadership based on shareholder feedback and market trends.

Essential Functions

Lead the planning and execution of the quarterly earnings process, including preparation of executive scripts, Q&A, investor presentations, and financial/operational messaging.
Draft and coordinate quarterly earnings materials, executive scripts, Q&A prep, and transcript approvals.
Act as a primary point of contact for investors, analysts, and other members of the financial community; respond to inquiries with accuracy, transparency, and professionalism.
Provide strategic counsel to senior leadership on investor sentiment, market trends, and competitor positioning.
Partner with finance and accounting teams on SEC filings and ensure compliance with disclosure requirements.
Oversee the creation and distribution of investor-facing materials, including fact sheets, press releases, and shareholder letters.
Manage relationships with institutional investors, analysts, and rating agencies; coordinate investor meetings, roadshows, and conferences.
Monitor analyst reports, shareholder ownership changes, and trading activity to deliver actionable insights to leadership.
Lead the development and maintenance of the Investor Relations website, ensuring accuracy and alignment with company strategy.
Support M&A, capital markets, and other strategic initiatives through financial communications and stakeholder engagement.
Manage banking relationships, debt facilities, covenant compliance, and capital structure execution.
Advise the executive team and board on capital markets timing and financing alternatives.
Support M&A financing, equity or debt offerings, and investor due diligence processes.
Perform other duties as required.
Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications

Security Clearance-Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.
Proven ability to build strong relationships with institutional investors, analysts, and senior executives.
Deep knowledge of capital markets, SEC reporting, and disclosure requirements.
Exceptional financial analysis, modeling, and strategic communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to translate complex financial information into clear, compelling messaging for investors.
Strong executive presence, with excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.
Strong familiarity with investor relations software (e.g., Ipreo, FactSet, Bloomberg, Nasdaq IR tools).
Strong ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing competing priorities.

Leadership Competencies

Directs and provides expert knowledge in the strategic function of the department.
Develops short and long-term people and organizational strategy in alignment with AEVEX goals and direction.
Leads with impact & influence. Establishes credibility, effectively persuades and develops others, and achieves important objectives collaboratively.
Drives strategic change and promotes improvements within the organization.
Identifies, recruits, and retains top-notch talent.
Champions AEVEX’s culture and empowers employees to take responsibility for their jobs and goals.
Sets performance standards and encourages employee engagement and results through delegation, continuous feedback, goal setting, and performance management.
Maintains transparent communication. Appropriately communicates organization information through department meetings, one-on-one meetings, and appropriate email, and regular interpersonal communication.

Education / Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field (MBA or CFA preferred).

Experience

10+ years of experience in investor relations, equity research, investment banking, or corporate finance.
Experience managing investor events (earnings calls, investor days, roadshows).
Prior experience in a publicly traded company, particularly in aerospace/defense, technology, or other complex industries.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties the employee is Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment Note: For the purpose of this summary, occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work day, frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.

About AEVEX

AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees.

Recruitment Communication Notice: All official correspondence regarding your application, application status, interviews, or the AEVEX hiring process will come directly from an AEVEX representative using an @aevex.com email address or through Greenhouse, our applicant tracking system. Please use caution with communications claiming to represent AEVEX from other email domains, and always verify the sender before responding or providing personal information.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

AEVEX is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

About the company

AEVEX Aerospace provides defense technology with airborne intelligence and multi-domain autonomous systems for the U.S. and allied governments. It designs and operates ISR-focused unmanned systems, mission systems, and autonomous precision-strike platforms, backed by vertical integration from concept to deployment and rapid at-the-edge manufacturing. It differentiates itself through a broad multi-domain footprint (air, surface, subsurface) and prime DoD contracting with integrated sensor, EW, and geospatial capabilities. Its goal is to deliver mission-critical aviation and technology services, grow through targeted acquisitions, and advance integrated autonomous and ISR solutions across domains.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Solana Beach, California

Founded

2006

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

Q2 2026 revenue reached $201.8 million, up 99.5%, with $6.7 million net income.
September 3, 2026 Tampa and Arlington expansion more than doubles production capacity.
September 24, 2026 Specter and Divergent add a scalable, jet-powered autonomous strike platform.

What critics are saying

Rosenberg v. AEVEX faces an October 20, 2026 lead-plaintiff deadline over IPO lock-up disclosures.
BlackSea integration strains execution across Baltimore, Tampa, and AEVEX's new Maritime Systems division.
Funded backlog was $259.8 million on June 30, 2026; contract timing drives revenue volatility.

What makes Aevex Aerospace unique

September 2026 BlackSea closes, giving AEVEX air, surface, and subsea autonomy.
AEVEX combines mission software, additive manufacturing, and combat-proven UAS production at scale.
CompassX and 10,000-plus systems delivered through 2026 signal real operational depth.

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Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Plan
Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

1 year growth

16%

2 year growth

15%

DEFENCE ReDEFiNED

Oct 16th, 2026

Specter | New jet-powered "kamikaze" drone for the US military

Specter | New jet-powered "kamikaze" drone for the US military. Defence Redefined 16/10/2026 AEVEX unveiled its new jet-powered autonomous aircraft, Specter, for the first time at the AUSA 2026 exhibition in Washington. The drone is the latest development from a company that has played a significant role in US military efforts to develop one-way unmanned aerial vehicles. Specifically, AEVEX built the Phoenix Ghost drones that were secretly rushed to Ukraine in 2022. AEVEX describes Specter as a high-speed, low-cost, jet-powered autonomous platform designed for high-risk operational environments. It is being developed around a modular architecture, with ground-launched and air-launched variants. Its interchangeable nose section is intended to accommodate different payloads, including kinetic warheads, electronic warfare equipment, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) systems, and other future capabilities. The company has yet to disclose key performance and technical details, including range, payload capacity, communications architecture, targeting methods or the extent of its autonomous capabilities. Specter is being positioned neither simply as a single-use munition - a kamikaze drone - nor as a high-end unmanned combat aerial vehicle. Instead, AEVEX appears to be pursuing a middle ground: a jet-powered platform capable of conducting one-way attack missions while also supporting intelligence and reconnaissance operations, depending on its configuration. AEVEX is developing Specter with Divergent, an engineering company known for its digital manufacturing processes, specifically its DAPS digital manufacturing platform. The partnership aims to make the drone easier to manufacture at scale while accommodating changes to its design and configuration. The company says Specter's open interfaces and software-defined capabilities are intended to allow the platform to evolve as operational requirements change, rather than being optimised for a single mission. Specter remains under development, with its first flight scheduled for December 2026. AEVEX is pursuing several potential military applications, including the US Army's Family of Affordable Mass Missiles (FAMM) programme and even Rapid Dragon, the new system for launching missiles from transport aircraft. These ambitions indicate the range of applications AEVEX hopes Specter could fulfil, rather than confirming that the aircraft has been selected for any of them.

Defence Industries

Sep 24th, 2026

AEVEX to expand its unmanned aircraft systems portfolio with Specter, a jet-powered, modular autonomous platform.

AEVEX to expand its unmanned aircraft systems portfolio with Specter, a jet-powered, modular autonomous platform. 24 September 2026 AEVEX Corp. (NYSE: AVEX) today announced Specter, a new jet-powered autonomous platform under development to meet emerging mission needs through modular design, open interfaces, and a manufacturing approach built for scale. Developed in collaboration with advanced manufacturing company, Divergent, Specter will advance AEVEX's leading unmanned systems portfolio with a high-speed, turbojet-powered one-way attack platform built for demanding operational environments. Designed for contested environments and extended mission profiles, Specter's modular airframe architecture and software-defined capability are intended to support a wide range of payload types and mission effects. The platform will incorporate a turbojet propulsion architecture, enabling both ground-launched and air-launched variants while maintaining flexibility for future mission expansion. Specter features a modular, swappable nose section designed to accommodate kinetic, non-kinetic, electronic warfare, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and future payloads. Its architecture is engineered to enable rapid integration of new technologies without requiring a full system redesign, supporting responsiveness as mission requirements evolve. AEVEX is drawing on its extensive experience designing, producing, and fielding high-volume unmanned systems to shape Specter's development approach. Lessons from thousands of operational deployments, rapid iteration cycles, and the company's CompassX autonomy architecture have informed the platform's software-driven, adaptable design philosophy. The program also leverages AEVEX's recently announced collaboration with Divergent Technologies. Divergent's digital manufacturing platform, DAPS(TM), is being incorporated into Specter's development to support modern, resilient, and scalable production, enabling rapid iteration and manufacturability considerations from the earliest engineering stages. "Specter reflects our lessons learned on capability from delivering thousands of autonomous systems in theater," said Manan Patel, Chief Technology Officer at AEVEX. "We are not optimizing for a fixed requirement, we are building an architecture that adapts. Specter is designed to evolve with mission demands, payload technologies, and manufacturing advances over time." About AEVEX AEVEX Corp. (NYSE: AVEX) is a leading U.S. defense technology company delivering autonomous unmanned systems, AI-enabled mission software, and advanced ISR and electronic warfare solutions for national security customers. With vertically integrated engineering, rapid prototyping, and high-volume manufacturing across multiple U.S. locations, AEVEX provides affordable, front-line-ready capabilities designed for contested and GPS-denied environments. AEVEX's mission is to strengthen deterrence, enhance warfighter effectiveness, and help ensure the United States maintains technological and industrial advantage in the era of autonomy. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding AEVEX's anticipated future growth and the release, capabilities and design strengths of its new jet-powered autonomous platform. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties, which may be beyond AEVEX's control. Actual results could differ materially from those stated or implied due to factors described in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AEVEX undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by law. Contacts AEVEX Media Contact Brian Manning AEVEX [email protected]

GlobeNewswire

Sep 22nd, 2026

INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz law Firm reminds investors with losses on their investment in AEVEX Corp. of Class action lawsuit and upcoming deadlines - AVEX.

INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz law Firm reminds investors with losses on their investment in AEVEX Corp. of Class action lawsuit and upcoming deadlines - AVEX. September 22, 2026 18:21 ET | Source: Pomerantz LLP NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against AEVEX Corp. ("Aevex" or the "Company") (NYSE: AVEX). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased. The class action concerns whether Aevex and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices. You have until October 20, 2026, to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff for the class if you purchased or otherwise acquired Aevex securities during the Class Period. A copy of the Complaint can be obtained at www.pomerantzlaw.com. On or around April 17, 2026, Aevex conducted its initial public offering ("IPO"), selling 16 million shares of Class A common stock priced at $20.00 per share. A complaint has been filed alleging that certain of the Company's directors and officers, and underwriters of the IPO made materially false and misleading statements and omissions about a pre-arranged plan to waive the 180-day lock-up period. When the market learned the truth in June 2026, Aevex's stock price fell sharply, damaging investors. Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, London, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Sep 19th, 2026

8-K

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 8, 2026

Ocean News & Technology

Sep 10th, 2026

AEVEX expands Florida and Virginia facilities to scale autonomous systems production.

AEVEX expands Florida and Virginia facilities to scale autonomous systems production. * 10 September 2026 * Edited By: Ed Freeman AEVEX Corp., a leading US defense technology company delivering autonomous unmanned systems, AI-enabled mission software, and advanced ISR and EW solutions, today announced expansions of its corporate footprint in Florida and Virginia to meet growing production demand and to enhance collaboration with US government customers and industry partners. (Credit: AEVEX) The investments expand AEVEX's manufacturing capacity and customer-facing infrastructure to support AEVEX's rapid scaling and to meet increasing demand for battle-proven autonomous systems. "Customers are increasingly looking for proven autonomous systems that can be delivered at scale and on shorter operational timelines," said Roger Wells, Chief Executive Officer of AEVEX. "We are investing to stay ahead of that demand - expanding our production capacity, putting our teams closer to the customer, and building the infrastructure needed to execute as the market continues to grow." In Florida, AEVEX is significantly expanding and consolidating its Tampa manufacturing operations to support rising production requirements and establish additional capacity for future growth. The investment is expected to more than double production capacity over the next year while providing greater operational flexibility to respond to customer demand. Tampa's position within a major US defense and national security hub enhances AEVEX's proximity to key customers, partners, and mission stakeholders. The new footprint will include a large-scale ecosystem designed for high-volume production, dedicated space for AEVEX's expanding additive manufacturing and Uncrewed Surface Vehicle (USV) operations, and increased capacity for manufacturing, engineering, technical, and program personnel. "Scaling production is about more than just adding space - it is about creating the operational capacity and customer proximity to move quickly as mission requirements evolve," said Murali Krishnan, Chief Growth Officer at AEVEX. "The Tampa expansion gives us greater flexibility to increase throughput, work closely with customers, and deliver mission-ready systems at the speed and volume they require." AEVEX has also secured new dedicated office space in Arlington, Virginia, establishing an expanded hub for close collaboration with US government customers, defense partners, and other national security stakeholders. The location will support teams working across unmanned systems programs, autonomy integration, engineering, program execution, and customer engagement, enabling tighter coordination as mission requirements evolve and new programs move from development to fielding. "Proximity to the customer is critical to how we operate," said Krishnan. "The Virginia office will allow our teams to collaborate more closely with customers, better understand evolving mission requirements, and move quickly to deliver the capabilities they need." The Florida and Virginia investments form part of AEVEX's broader strategy to increase manufacturing throughput and build the infrastructure required to support continued growth across its autonomous systems business. Don't miss the headlines. ON&T's Top 10, every week. More in Milestones

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