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Fleet Transactions Director

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Summary
The Director of Fleet Transactions is a key member of the Allegiant Finance organization, responsible for leading the planning, analysis, and execution of aircraft and engine transactions. This role supports Corporate Finance initiatives through the negotiation and management of aircraft acquisitions, leases, financing, and asset dispositions, while delivering rigorous fleet and market analysis, financial modeling, and overseeing aircraft deliveries. The Director plays a critical role in shaping fleet strategy, managing external relationships, and ensuring disciplined execution of all fleet-related financial and contractual activities.

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Minimum Requirements
Combination of Education and Experience will be considered. Must be authorized to work in the US as defined by the Immigration Act of 1986. Must pass a Criminal Background Check.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Education Details: In Business, Finance, or related field.
Years of Experience: Minimum seven (7) years of fleet planning, corporate finance, aircraft trading, investment banking, management consulting, or similar experience.

Valid/Unexpired Passport Book: Yes

• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required to effectively communicate with transaction counterparties and manage large, multi-party, internal and external projects.
• Strong attention to detail is required in all aspects of the position.
• Embrace hard work and be comfortable with a fast-paced, quickly changing work environment.
• Strong intellect and analytical aptitude are required, along with the ability to manage multiple and varied activities.
• Strong negotiation skills are essential to appropriately advance the company’s agenda in acquisitions and dispositions, as well as to successfully resolve commercial and technical disputes.

Preferred Requirements
• Advanced degree in Business, Finance or related field.
• Experience in the Airline Industry.

Job Duties
• Lead the planning, analysis, and execution of aircraft and engine transactions, including acquisitions, leases, lease buyouts, dispositions, and financing initiatives.
• Develop and deliver robust financial models and decision analytics to support fleet transactions, including leases, debt, and other capital structures.
• Shape the airline’s long-term fleet strategy, including aircraft retirement schedules, growth plans, replacement strategies, and the evaluation of new technologies and fleet types.
• Conduct aircraft and engine valuations, lease-vs.-buy analysis, and market assessments to inform strategic and tactical decision-making.
• Lead the negotiation, execution, and lifecycle management of aircraft and engine purchase and lease agreements, including amendments, settlements, and compliance oversight.
• Travel domestically and internationally, as needed, to support aircraft deliveries, inspections, and meetings with external partners, including manufacturers, lessors, and financiers.
• Manage strategic relationships and contractual obligations with manufacturers, lessors, financiers, and other industry stakeholders to originate opportunities and stay ahead of market trends.
• Oversee aircraft and engine asset dispositions, including timing strategy, market execution, and cross-functional coordination.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Planning, Maintenance, Finance, Accounting, Tax, FP&A, Procurement, and Network teams on fleet-related strategy, budgeting, and execution.
• Develop, manage, and forecast the fleet-related budget, including ownership costs such as rent, depreciation, interest, and engine maintenance.
• Lead aircraft delivery and inspection activities, including oversight of technical inspection teams across global locations.
• Lead the resolution of contractual, financial, and technical issues with external counterparties.
• Manage and develop a high-performing team, including recruiting, coaching, and ensuring timely, accurate, and insightful deliverables.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements
The Physical Demands and Work Environment described here are a representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.
Office - While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, see, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, keyboard, printer, and phone. May be required to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 20 lbs. May be required to work various shifts/days in a 24-hour situation. Regular attendance is a requirement of the role. Exposure to moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phones, printers, and foot traffic), temperature and light fluctuations. Ability to work in a confined area as well as the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time. Some travel may be a requirement of the role.

Essential Services Provider
Allegiant as a national air carrier is deemed an essential service provider during declared national and state emergencies. Team Members will be required to report to their assigned trip or work location during national and state emergencies unless prohibited by local, state or federal order.

EEO Statement
We welcome all individuals from varied backgrounds and experiences to apply. Our company values the unique perspectives and talents that each person brings to our team.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran
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Full Time Benefits:
Profit Sharing
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/ Disability Insurance
Medical Travel Reimbursement
Legal, Identity and Pet Insurance
401K with an employer match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Flight Benefits
Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
Part Time Benefits:
Profit Sharing
Medical Travel Reimbursement
Legal, Identity and Pet Insurance
401K with an employer match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Flight Benefits
Sick time
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What this application asks

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Resume/CV, Full name, Pronouns, Email, Phone, Current location, Current company, LinkedIn URL, Twitter URL, GitHub URL, Portfolio URL, Other website

  • Are you at least 18 years of age? choose one
  • Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? choose one
  • Will you now or in the future require employment-based visa sponsorship to work in the US? If, when your current work authorization expires, you may require employment-based visa sponsorship to continue working with Allegiant, please select ‘Yes.’ Examples of statuses that may require current or future sponsorship include, but are not limited to: H-1B, H-1B1, E-2, E-3, L-1, TN, O-1, F-1 (CPT, OPT, and STEM OPT), and J-1. Allegiant is unable to provide employment sponsorship now or in the future. choose one
  • What is the highest level of education completed? Do not include degrees that are in progress or with a future graduation date. choose one · optional
  • Please include your completed degree program and school name for verification purposes. (Example: B.S. in Business Administration, UNLV). If you selected “High School Diploma or GED,” enter your high school name. written answer
  • In the last 10 years, have you ever been involuntarily terminated or asked to resign your employment? If Yes - please explain below | If No - please answer N/A. written answer
  • Do you have a non-compete agreement or other legal written restrictions that would restrict you from performing work required in this role? If Yes - please provide a copy of the non-compete agreement or other legal written restrictions to your recruiter. choose one
  • Do you have recall rights to any airline role? If Yes - which airline? | If No - please answer N/A. written answer
  • Are you related to anyone who is currently working for Allegiant? If Yes - please list the name of the person(s) and their relationship to you. | If No - please answer N/A. written answer
  • Have you ever been employed by an Allegiant company, Sun Country, or through a Third Party Contractor Agency onsite? choose one
  • You should know that Allegiant does not employ a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) as part of its DOT/FAA substance abuse testing program and therefore cannot accommodate any SAP-imposed return to duty requirements. If you have any such requirements in place from current or prior employment, you will not be eligible for employment at Allegiant in a safety sensitive role. yes / no · optional
  • What is your Legal First Name?
  • What is your Legal Last Name?
  • Collaboration starts with honest, upfront conversations. The salary range for this role is $150,000 - $175,000, with offers based on experience, skills, and abilities. Does that fit within your expectations? choose one
  • Do you have a minimum seven (7) years of fleet planning, corporate finance, aircraft trading, investment banking, management consulting, or similar experience? choose one
  • If you marked yes on the above question, please list the years of experience and what it aligns with? written answer
  • Do you have a valid unexpired passport or passport book? choose one
  • Are you legally authorized to travel within and outside the United States without restrictions? choose one