Job Title: Private Aviation Manager - Strategy & Operations

Reporting To: Senior Investment Team

Role Overview

We are seeking a high-caliber Private Aviation Manager (5-7 years' experience) to lead the strategic and operational management of the family office's private aviation assets. The role encompasses oversight of AOC operations, end-to-end aircraft transaction management, vendor and OEM relationship management, regulatory compliance, and financial controls. The candidate will interface regularly with senior management, delivering insights and recommendations to inform decision-making and safeguard asset performance.

Key Responsibilities

1. AOC Oversight & Governance

- Oversee charter activities under the AOC to ensure compliance, operational efficiency, and financial viability

- Review charter logs, crew rosters, and flight documentation to ensure accuracy and regulatory adherence

- Implement and monitor internal controls to mitigate fraud, misreporting, or revenue leakage

- Manage accounting and reconciliation processes, including coordination of third-party audits

2. Aviation Market Intelligence

- Monitor global and regional private aviation trends (pricing, demand, fuel costs, regulatory shifts)

- Benchmark operational and financial performance of aviation assets against industry standards

- Deliver actionable insights and strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders

3. Aircraft Lifecycle Management

- Lead end-to-end management of aircraft divestments, including valuation, documentation, and execution

- Oversee delivery, acceptance, and customization of new aircraft

- Coordinate with legal counsel, OEMs, and technical advisors to ensure smooth transitions

4. Stakeholder & Vendor Management

- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with OEMs, lessors, MROs, and AOC partners

- Evaluate proposals for aircraft acquisition and lead associated due diligence processes

- Negotiate terms and service levels, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations

5. Senior Management Interface

- Act as the aviation subject matter expert for the CIO and senior leadership

- Provide regular updates on operational performance, financial metrics, and strategic priorities

- Prepare structured reports and briefing materials for key decision-making forums

Candidate Profile

- 5-7 years of experience in private aviation, aircraft asset management, or charter operations

- Proven knowledge of AOC operations, ownership structures, and aviation regulations

- Experience managing aircraft transactions (buy/sell/lease), financial oversight, and market research

- Excellent communication and relationship management skills

- Bachelor's degree in Aviation, Business, or a related field

Key Attributes

- Strategic mindset with strong execution + communication capability

- Financial and legal acumen in aviation-related deals

- High integrity, detail-oriented, and self-driven

- Confident working with senior leadership and global external partners