Jim Alman

Evaluator
DISC Type : csd

Retired at From Cirrus Aircraft

Duluth, Minnesota, United States

Overview

Jim Alman is a highly experienced aerospace engineering leader, retiring as the V. P. of Engineering at Cirrus Aircraft. An alumnus of Boston University, he held a long-standing FAA DER certification in Structures for three decades and has a background that spans from human-powered aircraft to unmanned aerial systems.

Outside of his distinguished career, Jim is a passionate pilot with multi-engine and instrument ratings, a sailor, and a boatbuilder. He is a proud husband and father, celebrating a family legacy of three generations of engineers and pilots, including his father and two sons.

He holds a patent for an innovative "Airplane fire fighting thermal barrier and terror threat solution. "

Personality Overview

Fast But Analytical

Hard To Convince

Quality Focused

They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there  They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service

Topics They Care About

Aviation Safety
His career focus and a specific patent on an airplane fire fighting thermal barrier highlight his commitment to advancing safety standards in aviation.
Aircraft Engineering
As the retired VP of Engineering at Cirrus Aircraft and a long-time FAA DER, he has deep expertise in aerospace design, certification, and team leadership.
Family Legacy
He proudly shared that his family now has three generations of engineers and pilots, a topic of clear personal importance and pride.

Media Appearances

Jim has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2025
Retired at From Cirrus Aircraft
9-2021 - 12-2025
VP of Engineering at Cirrus Aircraft
11-2019 - 9-2021
Director of Engineering and Certification at Magee Technologies (MTech)
1-2019 - 11-2019
Vice President of Engineering, Certification and ODA at Aloft AeroArchitects
8-2018 - 1-2019
Senior Engineering Section Manager- GE Aviation at GE Aerospace

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) from Boston University
Acquisition from Defense Acquisition University

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Exp : 7 Location : Duluth, Minnesota, United States Job Level : N/A Designation : Retired at From Cirrus Aircraft
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Insights For Selling To Jim

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be prepared for comments or questions that are critical of your product or your claims
  • Keep a professional, business-like approach; especially if you tend to get informal quickly
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points instead of anecdotes and examples

DONT's

  • Don’t nudge them to do something by using the logic that others have done the same
  • Don’t focus on relationship, focus purely on the merit of your product
  • Avoid inviting them for any social interactions until you have built some rapport with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jim is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jim

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jim move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Jim take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And Jim

Personality Compatibility


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