Associate (Intern - Summer 2027), Aircraft Financial & Technical Services

Alton Aviation Consultancy; New York (NY); On-site; USD 87,500 - 97,500; Full time

Job summary

Alton Aviation Consultancy in New York is seeking an Associate (Intern - Summer 2027) to join the Aircraft Financial & Technical Services team. This full‑time internship offers a base salary of $87,500–$97,500, with initial training to help you grow and excel.

You will work closely with principals on commercial analysis to support aircraft and spare engine investments and financings, performing market research and financial model development in a dynamic, entrepreneurial setting.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in STEM with strong academic performance.
• Strong interest in the aviation industry.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem‑solving skills.
• High motivation and focus on excellence.
• Attention to detail and high‑quality work.
• Fundamental finance knowledge and strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and programming (VBA/Python) is a plus.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Desire to work in a multicultural, team‑oriented environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Work on client engagements to gather, analyze, and interpret data to forecast aircraft leases, operations, maintenance, and cash flows.
• Conduct market research and perform quantitative and qualitative analyses, including financial model development.
• Support growth and development of the company’s intellectual property in a fast‑paced environment.

Skills

Excel

VBA

Python

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in STEM

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft VBA

Python

Job description

Associate (Intern - Summer 2027), Aircraft Financial & Technical Services – Alton Aviation Consultancy

Alton Aviation Consultancy is a specialized advisory firm focused on the aviation sector. Our global client base includes major private equity and institutional investors in aviation, airlines, airports, lessors, and aerospace manufacturers. As an independent advisory firm with no joint ventures, affiliations, or other business affiliations, we pride ourselves on offering our clients independent, objective counsel. At Alton, our purpose is to deliver the objective, data‑driven guidance and insight our clients require to inform business strategies, allocate capital, prioritize resources, and manage risk.

Job Overview

Alton’s Aircraft Financial & Technical Services team provides comprehensive support in the aircraft leasing and financing industry, from strategy to transaction execution. Associates work closely with principals to perform commercial expertise and rigorous analysis to support aircraft and spare engine investments and financings. The internship is a full‑time position with a base salary range of $87,500–$97,500. Initial training will be provided to help you grow and excel.

Job Responsibilities

• Work on client engagements to gather, analyze, and interpret data to forecast how specific aircraft will be leased, operated, and maintained, and the cash flows exchanged during leases.
• Conduct market research and perform quantitative and qualitative analyses, including financial model development.
• Contribute to the company’s growth within an entrepreneurial environment and support the development of intellectual property.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in STEM or a related discipline with strong academic performance from a top institution.
• Strong interest in and passion for the aviation industry.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem‑solving skills.
• High level of motivation and drive for excellence.
• Attention to detail and focus on work quality.
• Comprehension of finance fundamentals and strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong programming skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft VBA and/or Python is a strong positive.
• Ability to perform under pressure and within tight deadlines.
• Desire to work in a multicultural, diverse, and team‑oriented environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Travel

Limited travel is anticipated.

Job Location

New York