Aviation Market Research Associate — Contract

SO Aero LLC; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SO Aero LLC, a boutique global aviation advisory firm, seeks a Contract Associate to support its Commercial Aviation practice on a project basis. This role is ideal for MSAF candidates or recent graduates with an interest in aircraft leasing, aviation finance, and market intelligence.

Associates take ownership of analytical workstreams, leading deliverables from scoping through final output, and will work directly with SO Aero partners on active engagements in a fast-paced, boutique environment.

Qualifications

• Strong quantitative and research skills with ability to analyse data.
• Understanding of commercial aviation fundamentals — leasing, fleets and finance.
• Desire to work on real mandates in a boutique advisory environment.
• ERAU MSAF candidate or graduate strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead fleet market analysis and data research across commercial aviation sectors.
• Drive industry trend reports and client briefings from concept to completion.
• Own competitive and valuation research across aircraft types and markets.
• Coordinate directly with SO Aero partners on active engagements.
• Support transaction advisory and market intelligence mandates.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Research skills

Aviation fundamentals

Leasing & finance

Boutique advisory

Education

MSAF candidate or graduate

Job description

SO Aero is a boutique global aviation advisory firm serving mid-size lessors, regional carriers, and emerging airlines across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific. Our commercial aviation practice covers technical advisory, transaction support, and market intelligence — delivered with the independence and personal attention the large firms cannot offer.

We are looking for a Contract Associate to support our Commercial Aviation practice on a project basis. This role is ideal for MSAF candidates or recent graduates with an interest in aircraft leasing, aviation finance, and commercial aviation markets.

The Role

Associates at SO Aero take ownership of analytical and advisory workstreams, leading project deliverables from scoping through final output.

• Lead fleet market analysis and data research across commercial aviation sectors
• Drive industry trend reports and client briefings from concept to completion
• Own competitive and valuation research across aircraft types and markets
• Coordinate directly with SO Aero partners on active engagements
• Support transaction advisory and market intelligence mandates

Ideal Candidate

• Strong quantitative and research skills
• Familiarity with commercial aviation fundamentals — leasing, fleets, finance
• Desire to work on real mandates in a boutique advisory environment
• ERAU MSAF candidate or graduate strongly preferred

This is a project-based contract position. Compensation is commensurate with scope and experience. Exceptional contributors will be considered for recurring engagements and long-term collaboration as the firm grows.