The AVP/VP Research & Strategy is tasked with producing, distributing, and presenting in-depth research covering airlines, aircraft & orders, OEMs and the broader aviation sector. This position plays a critical role in providing actionable market insights and up-to-date data to inform strategy and competitive positioning. ResponsibilitiesAnalyse airline and lessor fleets to support business decision-making. Liaise with aircraft appraisers to track and interpret trends in aircraft valuations and lease rates. Aggregate and maintain comprehensive pricing data—including rentals and values—in collaboration with the pricing team, ensuring market intelligence is current and accurate.
Ensure the senior management team is kept abreast of all market information and trends especially values and rentals. Conduct market and competitor research to support pricing analyses and evaluate leasing opportunities, monitoring industry and economic trends for business adaptation. Prepare and present regular market updates on aircraft values, lease rates, trading, and macro trends to senior management and external audiences. Deliver regular monthly and quarterly market updates, as well as provide timely responses to ad-hoc research requestsSupport creation of marketing materials for investors and provide news-driven insight for investment analysis and analytical models.
Assist transaction approval processes and draft presentation materials for internal committees. Build relationships with OEMs and appraisers, assessing the impact of production rate and aircraft developments. Help establish aircraft rating methodologies, informing acquisition and disposal strategies. Support company-wide long-term planning and financial analysis. Lead market analysis projects, synthesizing research and pricing data for strategic recommendationsBuild and maintain a comprehensive commercial transaction and market data database.
Attend industry events to stay updated on aviation trends and deepen market understandingRequired Experience5-7 years’ experience within the Airline/Aircraft Leasing industry with additional experience in banking, financial services or strategy consultingExperience with transaction pricing, risk analysis or aircraft valuationsBachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Economics, Accounting or EngineeringExperience with Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint, Power BIExperience with large datasetsDemonstrated proficiency in oral and written English
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