What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aviation Consulting Specialist position at Whitetail Advisors?
Aviation Consulting Specialist
Company Description
Whitetail Advisors is a "virtual firm" of consulting professionals available to larger firms on a subcontract basis. Initially focused on Aviation and Aerospace, the company now serves various sectors including Manufacturing, Transportation, Energy, Healthcare, and more. Whitetail Advisors collaborates with Partners at larger firms to provide expertise and consulting services for impactful results.
WE ARE DEVELOPING A BENCH OF CANDIDATES FOR OUR CLIENT TO WORK AS 1099 CONSULTANTS ON PROJECTS IN 2025. WE ARE SCREENING, QUALIFYING, AND SUBMITTING CANDIDATES TO OUR CLIENT. THEY WILL BE LETTING US KNOW AS OPPORTUNITIES BECOME AVAILABLE.
Role Description
We are building our bench of aviation specialists with expertise in various domains in the commercial aviation industry, including airline operations, MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul), fleet planning, pricing and revenue management, network planning, airline strategy, and related disciplines .
We are working with a large consulting firm that is growing its Aviation Consulting practice , and selected candidates will engage in aviation-focused consulting projects as opportunities arise in 2025.
The scope of work may include analyzing airline operational performance, optimizing MRO processes, developing fleet and network strategies, implementing pricing and revenue management improvements, and supporting airline restructuring or turnaround efforts .
Assignments will vary based on project needs and candidate expertise, with work potentially involving both remote and on-site engagements.
Key Responsibilities
- Work within structured consulting teams to deliver aviation-related projects for airline clients.
- Apply industry expertise in areas such as MRO operations, airline fleet planning, revenue management, pricing strategy, network planning, airline operations, cost optimization, and digital transformation .
- Conduct data-driven analyses and develop actionable insights to improve airline performance.
- Engage directly with airline stakeholders to assess operational challenges and recommend solutions .
- Utilize industry-specific tools and methodologies to model, optimize, and enhance airline operations.
- Provide subject-matter expertise and support consulting teams with airline-specific insights .
- Present findings and recommendations to client leadership teams.
Qualifications
Pay Rate
Rates will vary based on project scope, experience, and expertise , typically ranging from $85 - $125 per hour .
Salary : $85 - $125
