Airline Technical Representative - Various Locations

Jacobsen|Daniels Enterprise Inc.•Various, TX

8d•$140,000 - $175,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Airline Technical Representative (ATR) supports airline clients by providing technical, operational, and financial advisory services related to airport infrastructure, capital programs, and commercial agreements. Operating within a consulting environment, this role manages multiple client engagements, represents airline interests in airport forums, and delivers data-driven insights that influence infrastructure investment, airline cost structures, and operational performance.

Requirements

A four-year degree is preferred or an equivalent combination of relevant work experience and training that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to demonstrate aptitude for the position. Preferred fields of study include Aviation, Engineering, Finance, Economics, and other related fields.
5–12+ years of experience in aviation consulting, airport management, airline planning, or infrastructure advisory
Strong knowledge of airport capital programs, airline operations, and rates & charges frameworks
Experience managing multiple projects or clients simultaneously
Client-facing advisory and executive communication
Financial and quantitative analysis
Technical fluency in airport planning and operations
Stakeholder alignment and negotiation
Project and portfolio management
Commercial awareness and business development

Nice To Haves

Direct experience supporting airline-airport negotiations or airline affairs committees
Familiarity with U.S. airport financial structures (residual vs. compensatory agreements)
Experience with financial modeling and data analytics tools
MBA or relevant advanced degree

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor to airline clients across a portfolio of airports
Manage ongoing client engagements, ensuring alignment with airline strategic objectives
Interface with airline corporate teams (finance, real estate, operations) and station leadership
Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings, reports, and recommendations
Represent airline clients in airline affairs committees, technical working groups, and airport stakeholder meetings
Support coordination among multiple airlines to establish unified positions where appropriate
Advise clients on governance mechanisms (e.g., majority-in-interest rights, approval processes)
Document and communicate key decisions, risks, and action items
Assess operational impacts of airport development on airline performance (gate utilization, aircraft movements, turnaround times)
Evaluate airfield and terminal capacity constraints
Provide technical interpretation of engineering and planning concepts for non-technical stakeholders
Coordinate with planners, engineers, and construction teams on behalf of clients
Represent airline clients in airport capital planning and development programs
Review and provide input on terminal, airfield, and support facility design
Advise on project scope, phasing, constructability, and operational impacts
Support airline positioning on major capital investments and alternatives analysis
Monitor active construction programs and identify risks to airline operations
Advise on mitigation strategies for phasing, gate closures, and temporary facilities
Support airline coordination during implementation to minimize disruption
Analyze airport financial plans, capital expenditures, and operating budgets
Evaluate impacts on airline cost metrics (e.g., cost per enplanement, landing fees, terminal rents)
Support airline strategy related to rates and charges negotiations
Perform financial modeling and scenario analysis tied to capital programs
Support proposal development, including scope definition, pricing, and technical approach
Contribute to thought leadership (white papers, industry insights, conference participation)
Identify opportunities to expand services within existing client accounts
Assist in building and scaling the firm’s aviation advisory practice