Commercial Analyst
2 days ago
Mesa
KP Aviation, a global supplier and acquirer of aftermarket aviation assets and components, is seeking a Commercial Analyst to support its expanding international portfolio. This role provides advanced financial, commercial, and analytical support across asset acquisitions, leasing structures, and trading activities involving aircraft engines, airframes, and whole aircraft. The Commercial Analyst is responsible for evaluating market dynamics, developing financial and valuation models, supporting transaction execution, and optimizing portfolio performance across multiple asset classes. This position requires regular interaction with senior leadership and executive stakeholders and plays a critical role in supporting investment decisions, risk management, and commercial strategy. The role operates in a fast-paced, transaction-driven environment and partners closely with the C-Suite, Product Line, Sales, Repairs, Finance, and key external counterparties. Remote or hybrid work options may be available based on location and experience. Your role will take you to new heights, as you’ll be tasked with these essential job responsibilities: • Provide cross-functional analytical and commercial support for asset acquisitions, leasing transactions, and trading activities, with a primary focus on acquisitions and finance, • Develop and maintain detailed financial models, valuation frameworks, and pricing analyses to support the acquisition, leasing, remarketing, and trading of aircraft, engines, and airframes, • Analyze global market trends, trading activity, utilization data, and competitive intelligence to identify investment opportunities and inform pricing and portfolio strategies, • Support the structuring and execution of commercial strategies for asset purchases, trading programs, and short- and long-term leasing arrangements, • Prepare transaction-level financial justifications, pricing recommendations, and commercial risk assessments to support negotiations and investment approvals, • Assist in evaluating and managing financial, market, and counterparty risks associated with asset acquisitions, lease structures, and portfolio exposure, • Support the administration and monitoring of lease agreements, including utilization tracking, lease returns, renewals, payment schedules, and contractual compliance, • Ensure all trading and leasing activities comply with internal controls, governance standards, and commercial policies, • Assist in managing departmental forecasts, budgeting inputs, and key performance indicators related to asset performance and portfolio returns, • Prepare recurring and ad-hoc reporting packages for senior leadership, including asset performance dashboards, market analyses, and financial summaries, • Leverage data analytics, valuation tools, and forecasting methodologies to enhance decision-making, improve portfolio optimization, and support strategic planning, • Build and maintain professional relationships with operators, trading and leasing partners, financial institutions, and other industry stakeholders To succeed in this role, you’ll need to have: • Advanced, technical knowledge of aircrafts components, parts, and assets, • Strong knowledge of aviation aftermarket market conditions and effects on Company sales, • Strong knowledge of internal financial requirements, plan objectives, and related planning to administer and manage sales procedures, • Strong computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office suite, • Strong Excel skills (Vlookups/Xlookups, if statements, pivot tables), • Strong skills in presenting information and effective communication, • Skill in verbal and written communication, especially English, • Skill in problem solving and decision making/analysis, • Ability to review orders and documents for accuracy, organize related material, and track sales status, etc., • Ability to communicate effectively with partners, team members, management, and others, • Ability to be polite, considerate, and an effective communicator in stressful situations, • Ability to continuously evaluate and improve processes and procedures, • Ability to travel to customer locations or conferences, • Ability to set goals and determine intermediary steps to achieve results and determined objectives, • Ability to be flexible, self-directed, motivated, and multitask in stressful and fast-paced environment, • Ability to prioritize while utilizing problem solving skills when dealing with unforeseen circumstances, • Ability to research and analyze information to make recommendations and address company needs, • Ability to demonstrate leadership skills, professionalism, and a team-driven attitude We significantly value our employees and believe in compensating each with a substantial benefits and compensation package including: • Generous Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Short-Term Disability coverage (Employer pays 100% of employee premiums), • 401(k) Plan with Employer Contribution, • Profit Sharing and Bonus opportunities, • Voluntary ancillary plans including Life Insurance, Accident and Hospital coverage, • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays EXPORT CONTROL REQUIREMENTS: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. DRUG FREE WORKPLACE: KP Aviation is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies. BENEFITS: At KP Aviation, we aim to provide a comprehensive compensation package that stands out in the industry, helping us attract, engage, and retain top talent. Our package includes competitive base pay, health, dental, and vision insurance, life and short-term disability coverage, a 401k/retirement plan, paid time off and holidays, and much more. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: KP Aviation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.