Aviation Quoter: Cost Estimator for MRO & VIP Jets

Citadel Aviation; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Citadel Aviation is seeking a Quoter to prepare accurate cost estimates and pricing proposals for aircraft maintenance and completion projects. You will work with engineering, operations, supply chain, sales, and finance to ensure competitive, technically sound quotes aligned with company goals.

The role reports to the VP of Operations and requires reading RFQs, specs, and drawings in English, with strong Excel and financial modeling skills.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in estimating, quoting, cost analysis, or proposal preparation.
• Experience in aviation, aerospace, manufacturing, or project-based environments.
• Strong understanding of labor costing, materials pricing, and project-based financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and customer quotations for aircraft maintenance, modification, refurbishment, and interior completion projects.
• Review RFQs, technical specifications, and work scopes to determine project requirements.
• Develop pricing models accounting for labor, materials, overhead, and program risk factors.
• Ensure quotes align with cost structures, margins, and financial targets.
• Prepare formal quotation packages and supporting documentation for customer submission.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cost estimation

Excel proficiency

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Estimating software

Job description

Citadel Aviation is seeking a Quoter to prepare accurate cost estimates and pricing proposals for aircraft maintenance and completion projects. You will work with engineering, operations, supply chain, sales, and finance to ensure competitive, technically sound quotes aligned with company goals.

The role reports to the VP of Operations and requires reading RFQs, specs, and drawings in English, with strong Excel and financial modeling skills.