Aviation Finance Director — Strategy & Change Leader

All Aviation Jobs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 109,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

FTI Consulting seeks a Director of Aviation for its Global Aviation practice. You will provide advanced aviation analytics, build financial models, and advise clients across airlines, MROs, OEMs, lessors, and handlers. Expect cross-functional leadership and client-facing work.

Travel to clients and offices is required; a strong background in aviation strategy, finance, and market analysis is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 5+ years post-graduation experience in airlines/aviation or related consulting.
• Willingness to travel to clients and FTI offices.

Responsibilities

• Assess client operations across aviation functions to identify efficiency gaps.
• Develop and execute strategic initiatives for aviation clients across segments.
• Build financial models to evaluate business cases, investment decisions, route economics, and restructuring scenarios.
• Translate data into actionable insights for senior stakeholders.
• Lead workstreams and coordinate cross-functional teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Conceptual thinking

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

FTI Consulting seeks a Director of Aviation for its Global Aviation practice. You will provide advanced aviation analytics, build financial models, and advise clients across airlines, MROs, OEMs, lessors, and handlers. Expect cross-functional leadership and client-facing work.

Travel to clients and offices is required; a strong background in aviation strategy, finance, and market analysis is essential for success in this role.