Client Aviation Director - Private Jet Portfolio Leader

handwerker; Teterboro (NJ); On-site; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jet Aviation in New Jersey is seeking a Client Aviation Director to serve as the trusted advisor for high-net-worth clients. This hybrid role requires leadership across operations, charter, maintenance, and finance, guiding clients through budgeting and program optimization.

Located at our flagship FBO in Teterboro, NJ, the role emphasizes strategic advisory, relationship building, and cross-department collaboration to deliver exceptional service and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of hands-on experience across private aviation.
• Strong understanding of aircraft maintenance requirements and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to advise high-net-worth clients and manage complex accounts.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary advisor and advocate for principal owners, providing expert guidance on all facets of their aviation portfolio—from operational strategy and maintenance oversight to annual budgeting and financial optimization.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients, crewmembers, maintenance teams, and colleagues, understanding their goals to ensure seamless collaboration and service delivery.
• Analyze operational, maintenance, and financial data to make recommendations that maximize efficiency, control costs, and deliver measurable value.
• Explain and justify fees, costs, and operational decisions clearly to clients and internal teams.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver integrated solutions that align maintenance schedules, operational readiness, and client expectations.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, regulatory changes, and market dynamics to proactively advise clients and Jet Aviation teams.

Skills

Client advisory

Leadership

Aviation finance

Budget analysis

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Jet Aviation in New Jersey is seeking a Client Aviation Director to serve as the trusted advisor for high-net-worth clients. This hybrid role requires leadership across operations, charter, maintenance, and finance, guiding clients through budgeting and program optimization.

Located at our flagship FBO in Teterboro, NJ, the role emphasizes strategic advisory, relationship building, and cross-department collaboration to deliver exceptional service and operational excellence.