Global Customs Lead - Aviation Trade & Compliance

FTAI Aviation LLC; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

FTAI Aviation Ltd. in Miami, FL, seeks a Lead, Customs to manage the company’s internal customs function across the United States, Canada, EU, and Italy, acting as the internal expert and primary contact for customs matters.

You will oversee external brokers, coordinate with outsourced Trade Compliance consultants, and drive duty optimization and process improvements across locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in supply chain, international trade, or related field.
• 5+ years in customs operations or trade compliance, preferably aviation/aerospace.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. CBP and familiarity with Canadian and EU procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee U.S., Canadian, and EU customs operations.
• Manage external customs brokers and monitor KPIs.
• Oversee HS/HTS classification, country of origin, documentation.
• Develop and maintain customs procedures, SOPs, controls.
• Coordinate with outsourced Trade Compliance consultants.
• Identify opportunities for duty optimization and process improvements.
• Manage duty drawback claims and temporary import/export procedures.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess impact.
• Standardize processes across international locations.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, International Trade, Business, or related field

Job description

FTAI Aviation Ltd. in Miami, FL, seeks a Lead, Customs to manage the company’s internal customs function across the United States, Canada, EU, and Italy, acting as the internal expert and primary contact for customs matters.

You will oversee external brokers, coordinate with outsourced Trade Compliance consultants, and drive duty optimization and process improvements across locations.