Aviation Cost & Profitability Director

StandardAero; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

StandardAero in San Antonio, TX seeks a Business Performance Director to drive cost visibility, control, and improvement across programs and engine lines. You will lead strategic cost management to maximize profitability and align with customer requirements.

You will collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Finance to deliver actionable cost analyses, develop models, and support informed decisions that enhance program margins and business performance.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in finance, accounting, engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years in progressive finance, cost management, or operations in aerospace/MRO.
• 5+ years driving profitability improvement and margin expansion in a multi-product line business.
• 8+ years with strong analytical skills in cost modeling, variance analysis, and program profitability.

Responsibilities

• Drive profitability through margin analysis, pricing strategies, and cost optimization across programs.
• Lead annual pricing strategy considering market conditions and margin opportunities.
• Develop cost-to-complete forecasts and profitability tracking with Program Management.
• Create business cases and financial models for pool development and new offerings.
• Identify cost savings and EBITDA improvement opportunities across cost categories.
• Provide cost and profitability reporting to executives and business leaders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cost modeling

Variance analysis

Program profitability

Leadership

Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Job description

StandardAero in San Antonio, TX seeks a Business Performance Director to drive cost visibility, control, and improvement across programs and engine lines. You will lead strategic cost management to maximize profitability and align with customer requirements.

You will collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Finance to deliver actionable cost analyses, develop models, and support informed decisions that enhance program margins and business performance.