Director, Global Aviation | Corporate Finance

FTI Consulting • Chicago, IL

1d • $109,000 - $224,000 • Onsite

About The Position

In FTI Consulting’s Corporate Finance segment we focus on our clients’ strategic, operational, financial, and labor needs by addressing the full spectrum of unique challenges faced by our airline and aviation clients. We are currently seeking a Director of Aviation in our Global Aviation practice. The Global Aviation team is a rapidly growing practice that brings together deep technical expertise across core aspects of an airline, including Fleet, Maintenance, Airport Operations, Finance, Labor, and others, supporting our clients through all stages of the business lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5+ years post-graduation professional work experience in airlines and/or aviation industry, consulting, professional services or similar/related environment
• This role requires travel to clients and FTI offices

Nice To Haves

• Exceptional analytical, quantitative, and conceptual skills
• Highly proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Familiarity with Internet-based financial research resources for corporate information, SEC filings, competitive data, etc

Responsibilities

• Assess client operations across functions such as network planning, fleet management, cargo operations, ground services, and maintenance to identify efficiency gaps and cost reduction opportunities
• Support the development and execution of strategic initiatives for aviation clients across segments including airlines, MRO providers, aerospace OEMs, aircraft lessors, and ground handling operators, among others
• Conduct industry research, competitive benchmarking, and market analysis to inform client recommendations
• Develop implementation roadmaps and support clients through change management processes
• Build financial models to evaluate business cases, investment decisions, route economics, and organizational restructuring scenarios
• Support clients in developing commercial strategies, pricing frameworks, and partnership or M&A evaluations within the aviation ecosystem
• Monitor aviation industry trends including regulatory changes, sustainability mandates (e.g., SAF adoption, carbon offset programs), digital transformation, and emerging technologies
• Contribute to internal knowledge-building efforts, white papers, and point-of-view documents that strengthen the firm's aviation practice
• Translate complex data into actionable insights and present findings to senior client stakeholders
• Lead workstreams within larger consulting engagements, managing timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional coordination
• Serve as a day-to-day client contact, building trusted relationships and ensuring project quality meets firm standards

Benefits

• diversity_programs
• professional development
• recognition

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director