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ICF

Senior Aviation Technical Advisor

ICF

. Lead technical delivery on aviation finance, aircraft leasing, maintenance, valuation support, appraisal and technical due diligence engagements .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $158,132 - $268,824 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in aircraft leasing, aviation finance, and technical advisory, with a strong focus on leading complex analysis and ensuring high-quality outputs. Capable of guiding teams, developing methodologies, and advising clients on aircraft lifecycle and asset management.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Aircraft LeasingAviation FinanceTechnical AdvisoryMaintenance PlanningAsset Management

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Hard Skills
Lease ManagementValuation SupportTechnical Due DiligenceMaintenance Cash-Flow AnalysisFleet AnalysisAircraft AppraisalPortfolio ValuationsTechnical Methodologies DevelopmentQuality-Control ProcessesAnalytical Tools
Soft Skills
Excellent JudgementAttention to DetailStrong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationCollaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
ISTAT AppraiserISTAT Candidate
Industry Keywords
MROAircraft LifecycleTechnical RecordsLease ReturnsAsset-Backed FinancingAircraft Transaction SupportAircraft LessorsAirlinesInvestorsOEMs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead technical delivery on aviation finance, aircraft leasing, maintenance, valuation support, appraisal and technical due diligence engagements
  • Set technical and analytical approaches, challenge assumptions and ensure accurate, commercially robust, client-ready outputs
  • Lead or directly undertake complex assignments requiring senior technical judgement
  • Direct and quality-assure lease reviews, maintenance cash-flow analysis, aircraft, engine and inventory valuations, fleet analysis, technical records, lease returns and transaction support
  • Oversee assignments from scope and project setup through planning, client communications, technical review, documentation, budget and delivery risk management
  • Guide analysts and multi-location delivery teams, resolve technical questions and strengthen team capability
  • Advise clients on aircraft leasing, maintenance reserves, return conditions, MRO, asset management and aircraft lifecycle matters
  • Develop and maintain methodologies, tools, templates and quality standards for aircraft finance and technical advisory work
  • Develop team capability through coaching, technical review, training and delegation
  • Contribute technical expertise to proposals, client development and industry activity

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 10+ years of experience in aircraft leasing, lease management, aviation finance, aviation technical advisory, MRO, maintenance planning, asset management, appraisal support or related aviation field
  • 5+ years of experience in aircraft leases, maintenance reserves, return conditions, technical records, fleet maintenance obligations and aircraft lifecycle considerations
  • 5+ years of experience leading and quality-assuring complex analysis involving aircraft and engine assets, leases, maintenance cash flows, valuations or technical due diligence
  • Valid U.S. driver's license
  • Able to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check
  • Willing and able to travel by air and vehicle as needed
  • Typically 12+ years of relevant experience in aircraft leasing, aircraft appraisal, asset management, technical advisory, or airline fleet and lease management
  • Experience with aircraft lessors, lenders, investors, airlines, MROs, OEMs or technical service providers
  • Experience with aircraft appraisals, portfolio valuations, maintenance cash-flow forecasting, lease return and redelivery analysis, technical due diligence, asset-backed financing or aircraft transaction support
  • Experience reviewing lease documents, technical records, maintenance status reports and inspection outputs
  • ISTAT Appraiser or ISTAT Candidate status advantageous
  • Professional experience in aircraft engineering, CAMO, maintenance planning, technical records or aircraft asset management valuable
  • Experience developing technical methodologies, training materials, quality-control processes or analytical tools
  • Ability to supervise junior team members and multi-location delivery teams
  • Credibility and confidence advising senior clients on complex technical and commercial aviation matters
  • Understanding of lessor, airline, lender, investor and MRO provider requirements
  • Excellent judgement and attention to detail
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate across disciplines, locations and cultures

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Equal opportunity employer
  • Reasonable accommodations for disabilities, veteran status, and sincerely held religious beliefs
  • Confidential accommodation support
  • Global workplace focused on employee development and collaboration