Job Description - Aircraft Pricing & Asset Management Analyst (16064)
About Us:
AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people across over 60 sites in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago, Illinois area, AAR supports commercial and government customers in more than 100 countries through four operating segments: Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering, and Expeditionary Services. AAR’s purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The company’s mission is to go above and beyond to provide value-driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers, employees, partners, and for society.
SUMMARY:
The Analyst has responsibility for analyzing, evaluating, and presenting aircraft transactions, as well as assisting in the managing of assets within the AAR fleet, owned and managed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Review requests for proposals (RFPs) received by the department and perform initial scorecard evaluations.
- Analyze aircraft purchase opportunities based on cash flow projections, return on investment, and other key indicators of investment attractiveness.
- Quantify economic status of aircraft at lease return as determined by betterment/detriments calculations or balance of maintenance reserve funds and perform residual sensitivity analysis for different pricing scenarios.
- Apply debt assumptions to analysis to calculate a levered return on a transaction.
- Strong MS Excel skills to aggregate financial analysis of multi-aircraft portfolio acquisitions.
- Analyze financial health and credit worthiness of potential lessees.
- Prepare deal approval write-ups detailing all factors related to the acquisition including analysis and evaluation of aircraft type/fleet, market, lessee, credit, economics, and others.
- Present and discuss with the executive management financial implications of proposed acquisitions both from JV perspective and AAR investment perspective.
- Log and prioritize opportunities to ensure timely and accurate processing of business transactions.
- Perform due diligence supporting the sales efforts for aircraft marketed for sale or lease by the AAR Aircraft Sales & Leasing group.
- Aggregate and track flight and maintenance data for use in management and reporting of assets on-lease and managed by the group.
- All other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) from a four-year college or university in finance or economics; plus, two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically, strong MS Excel competence.
- Prior experience in the aviation industry a plus but not required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about the facility. The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, PTO, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth. Our newly remodeled Wood Dale office also has an on-site cafeteria and fitness center.
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply through the career section on www.aarcorp.com.
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Aircraft Sales & Leasing
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Schedule:
Full-time
Overtime Status:
Exempt
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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