Financial Planning Manager - Fleet Assets

Summary

Perform various duties in support of the Fleet Planning Department’s activities, including aircraft financial analysis, contract management, supply chain management, and negotiation of aircraft related acquisition and sale activities. Assist the Vice President, Fleet Planning & Corporate Finance, and Director, Fleet Planning, in the performance of their duties as necessary.

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Combination of Education and Experience will be considered. Must be authorized to work in the US as defined by the Immigration Act of 1986. Must pass a Criminal Background Check.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree

Education Details:
Bachelor’s degree in related field.

Years of

Experience:

Minimum four (4) years of experience in a related activity, preferably in an aircraft/airline environment.

• Strong intellect and analytical aptitude required, along with the ability to manage multiple and varied activities.
• Good negotiation skills are essential in order to appropriately advance the company’s agenda in asset acquisitions and sales, as well as to successfully resolve commercial and/or technical disputes.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and above-average people skills are required to effectively manage large, multi party, internal, and external projects.
• Strong attention to detail required to manage all aspects of the position.
• Must embrace hard work and be comfortable with a fast paced, quickly changing work environment.
• Proficiency required in all Microsoft Office products.

• Oversee commercial aspects of the company’s engine, aircraft heavy maintenance, and aircraft retirement programs.
• Program management, forecasting, and budgeting of Allegiant’s heavy maintenance programs.
• Perform and assemble analysis of new and/or supplemental aircraft types.
• Coordinate with materials, maintenance, and engineering groups regarding work scope management, optimizing for both performance and cost.
• Assist in the identification, negotiation, and purchase of targeted aircraft or engines.
• Assist in the disposal of aircraft and aircraft related assets.
• Perform lease vs. buy, valuation, and other aircraft related analysis.
• Perform post purchase and post lease contract management activities (reimbursements, owner/seller notifications, coordination of financial details with accounting, etc.).
• Oversight of major consignment agreements for aircraft and engine related parts.
• Organize and manage all aircraft related documentation (sales/purchase agreements, leases, etc.).
• Negotiate and resolve contractual and/or technical issues as required.
• Administration of Allegiant’s asset management subsidiary, often covering third party leases.
• Coordinate fleet-planning activities with other departments internally.
• Ensure any direct reports understand and apply our Customer Commitment and customer service standards to their daily responsibilities as appropriate.
• Model Allegiant’s customer service standards in personal actions and when providing leadership direction.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Physical Demands and Work Environment described here are a representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Office - While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, see, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, key board, printer, and phone. May be required to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 20 lbs. May be required to work various shifts/days in a 24-hour situation.

Regular attendance is a requirement of the role. Exposure to moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phones, printers, and foot traffic), temperature and light fluctuations. Ability to work in a confined area as well as the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time. Some travel may be a requirement of the role.

Allegiant as a national air carrier is deemed an essential…