Job Duties
• Lead the planning, analysis, and execution of aircraft and engine transactions, including acquisitions, leases, lease buyouts, dispositions, and financing initiatives.
• Develop and deliver robust financial models and decision analytics to support fleet transactions, including leases, debt, and other capital structures.
• Shape the airline’s long-term fleet strategy, including aircraft retirement schedules, growth plans, replacement strategies, and the evaluation of new technologies and fleet types.
• Conduct aircraft and engine valuations, lease-vs.-buy analysis, and market assessments to inform strategic and tactical decision-making.
• Lead the negotiation, execution, and lifecycle management of aircraft and engine purchase and lease agreements, including amendments, settlements, and compliance oversight.
• Travel domestically and internationally, as needed, to support aircraft deliveries, inspections, and meetings with external partners, including manufacturers, lessors, and financiers.
• Manage strategic relationships and contractual obligations with manufacturers, lessors, financiers, and other industry stakeholders to originate opportunities and stay ahead of market trends.
• Oversee aircraft and engine asset dispositions, including timing strategy, market execution, and cross-functional coordination.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Planning, Maintenance, Finance, Accounting, Tax, FP&A, Procurement, and Network teams on fleet-related strategy, budgeting, and execution.
• Develop, manage, and forecast the fleet-related budget, including ownership costs such as rent, depreciation, interest, and engine maintenance.
• Lead aircraft delivery and inspection activities, including oversight of technical inspection teams across global locations.
• Lead the resolution of contractual, financial, and technical issues with external counterparties.
• Manage and develop a high-performing team, including recruiting, coaching, and ensuring timely, accurate, and insightful deliverables.
• Perform other duties as assigned.