Senior Consultant, Global Aviation | Corporate Finance

Who We Are

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world's top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.

At FTI Consulting, you'll work side-by side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you'll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You'll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.

Are you ready to make your impact?

About the Role

In FTI Consulting's Corporate Finance & Restructuring 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 Senior Consultant 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.

What You'll Do

This role will provide technical expertise and analysis at an advanced level; applying a strategic mindset, cross-functional expertise, and deep aviation knowledge in the following ways:

• Assist in the research and development of strategic initiatives for aviation clients across segments including airlines, maintenance/repair/overhaul providers, airports, manufacturers, and ground handling operators

• Conduct secondary research, data gathering, and competitive benchmarking to support client engagements

• Help synthesize findings into clear presentations and deliverables

• Assist in assessing client operations across areas such as network planning, fleet management, cargo operations, ground services, and maintenance

• Collect and organize operational data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement

• Support the development of process maps, gap analyses, and implementation tracking tools

• Assist in building and maintaining financial models to support business cases, investment evaluations, and route or revenue analyses

• Compile and validate data from internal and external sources to support commercial strategy workstreams

• Perform quantitative and qualitative analyses under the guidance of senior team members

• Track and summarize aviation industry news, regulatory developments, and emerging trends such as SAF adoption, fleet electrification, and airport modernization

• Contribute to internal databases, templates, and knowledge repositories to support the firm's aviation practice

• Coordinate meeting logistics, prepare agendas, and capture notes and action items during client and internal team meetings

• Maintain organized project files, trackers, and status reports to support engagement management

How You'll Grow

This is an excellent opportunity for a person with interest in airline and/or aviation industry and who wants to provide analytics-based solutions to our clients, while contributing to the growth of the FTI Global Aviation team.

You will partner with our diverse clients and internal teams to continue to learn and grow in new and complex areas and technologies. In addition to airline and aviation industry work, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to large-scale restructurings and other efforts across other complex industries as they arise to gain a variety of skills towards becoming a more well-rounded practitioner.

As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Mathematics, or related discipline involving quantitative analysis.

• 3+ years in airlines and/or aviation industry, Consulting, or similar/related environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

• This role requires travel to clients and FTI offices

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FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Compensation

Minimum Pay: $78,500

Maximum Pay: $163,000

Compensation Disclosure: The compensation range reflects potential base salary for the role. Actual compensation is determined based on a wide array of relevant factors including market considerations, business needs, and an individual's location, skills, level of experience, and qualifications.