Aviation Admin Assistant

AerFin; Llanwern; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation solutions provider is seeking a graduate or early-career professional to support their trading team based in Newport. The role involves researching aircraft availability, analyzing deals, and maintaining CRM records. Ideal candidates should possess strong analytical skills and a proactive mindset. The position offers a competitive salary with a discretionary bonus and opportunities for career growth in a dynamic global business.

Benefits

Discretionary Bonus Scheme (10%)

Volunteering Leave

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Flexible working

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Healthcare Scheme

27 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Proactive mindset to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Research aircraft and engine availability, market values, and trading opportunities.
• Support sourcing, deal evaluation, and preparation of documentation.
• Maintain deal trackers, CRM systems, and internal reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Proactive mindset

MS Office proficiency

Education

Degree in Finance, Business, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Permanent – Full time – Salary: circa £25,000, doe-Location: Newport|Hybrid

About AerFin

AerFin is breathing new life into aviation. We buy, sell, lease and repair aircraft, engines, and parts to maximise the value for their owners and provide a lower-cost supply of material to our airline, lessor and MRO customers. Through our deep technical expertise and high-performance culture, we deliver confidence-inspiring quality, safety and value to our customers. Our blend of industry expertise and experience – today’s insight and tomorrow’s foresight – gives us a unique perspective on our industry that is trusted by over 600 customers across six continents. With regional hubs in Europe, Asia and the USA we’re perfectly placed to keep fleets flying and get deals done. That’s the AerFin way. That’s the way ahead.

About the Role

this role, based in Newport on UK hours, you will support the trading team covering the Americas region by researching aircraft and engine availability, analysing deals, maintaining CRM records, and coordinating across teams. You will assist with transaction evaluation, liaise with industry partners, and help improve processes while building your knowledge in trading, compliance, and deal structure.

This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate or early-career professional eager to learn, build strong relationships, and grow within a fast-paced, high-performing global business. If you are analytical, proactive, curious, havea genuine desire to learn, and the aviation industry excites you, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Research aircraft and engine availability, market values, and trading opportunities.
• Support sourcing, deal evaluation, and preparation of documentation.
• Maintain deal trackers, CRM systems, and internal reports.
• Assist with financial modeling, commercial analysis, and pricing processes.
• Collaborate across sales, contracts, and technical teams.
• Engage with airlines, lessors, and MRO partners while learning from senior traders.
• Participate in training programs and contribute to internal projects and initiatives.
• Build a solid understanding of origination, deal structures, compliance, and transactional processes.
• Help identify inefficiencies, operational bottlenecks, and potential deal risks.

Ideally, you have

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in Finance, Business, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills.
• Proactive mindset and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to travel and work across global markets.

In return we offer

• Discretionary Bonus Scheme (10 %)
• Volunteering Leave
• Life Assurance
• Pension Scheme
• Flexible working, ability to work between home and the office
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Scheme
• 27 days of annual with an option to buy or sell an additional 5 days per year
• Electric Vehicle Leasing Scheme
• Social events and much more

We're actively reviewing applications and conducting interviews regularly. To ensure your consideration, please submit your application early. Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate is found, so don't delay in sending your CV today for immediate consideration.

AerFin Equal Opportunities Statement

AerFin is an equal opportunities employer, which cultivates opinion, listens to all views with respect, recognises people based on their merits without bias and embraces diversity.

(NB. we will not consider any CVs from agencies at this point, and will reach out to our PSL if required)