Manager Fleet Strategy and Analysis

JetBlue Airways Corporation•New York, NY

19h•$114,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Fleet Strategy & Analysis is responsible for the analysis, recommendation, negotiation, and execution of fleet related strategic projects and transactions including aircraft and engine purchases, sales and leases. The Manager leads a small team that works collaboratively with financial planning and analysis, corporate finance & treasury, network planning, legal, operational engineering, fleet programs and technical operations to build a holistic fleet plan to align with the corporate growth strategy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Business, Finance, Economics, Aerospace Engineering; OR demonstrated capability to perform job responsibilities with a combination of a High School Diploma/GED and at least four (4) years of previous related work experience
Five (5) years of aviation finance and/or fleet management experience
Experience leading contract negotiations from start to finish
Highly proficient with Microsoft Office suite
Strong analytical and presentation skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication including interactions with executive leadership
Experience project managing cross functional teams to deliver results
Strong attention to detail
Available for occasional overnight travel (15%)
Must pass a pre-employment drug test
Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located

Nice To Haves

MBA, CFA, or other advanced Financial or Engineering degree
Previous aviation fleet management experience (OEM, lessor or airline)
Knowledgeable in technical operations maintenance contracts and expenses

Responsibilities

Conduct analysis and present recommendations to executive leadership for all aircraft programs functions including leasing, purchasing, dispositions, and other ad hoc fleet programs initiatives
Lead the financial modeling and analysis of all fleet related transactions with a cross functional team
Negotiate and document aircraft leases, lease extensions, aircraft and engine orders and sales
Maintain relationships with aircraft and engine manufacturers and aircraft lessors
Analyze operational performance and capabilities of various fleet types
Manage and administer all fleet related contracts
Manage the corporate capital expenditures forecast
Partner with Corporate Finance on ownership analysis and capital considerations
Assist with aircraft delivery and closing process
Champion sustainable long term structural costs and assist with corporate growth strategy as it relates to our fleet
Develop crewmembers into key assets and support their continued growth
Support Financial Planning and Analysis, Technical Operations and Treasury with long and short term financial modeling
Other duties as assigned