Job Description
The Aviation Industry Leader serves as a senior strategic advisor providing expert insight into the commercial aviation industry in support of the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) and Department of Defense (DoD) mobility requirements through 2035. This role integrates commercial aviation expertise with defense planning to assess industry alignment, identify risks and vulnerabilities, and recommend strategies to sustain and enhance commercial airlift support in contested, economic, and geopolitical environments.
Strategic Industry Advisory
• Assess alignment of commercial fleets, MRO, and operations with DoD mobility needs through 2035.
• Provide strategic insight on aviation industry trends, vulnerabilities, and emerging capabilities.
Commercial Operations & Future Environment Analysis
• Analyze future commercial operating environments affecting CRAF support.
• Evaluate industry health, carrier capacity, and modernization cycles.
Policy, Risk, and Vulnerability Assessment
• Identify policy-driven and industry-driven risks and opportunities.
• Contribute to risk assessments including contested operations, economic, and cybersecurity factors.
Industry Engagement & Outreach
• Engage with carriers, industry associations, academia, and regulatory bodies.
• Conduct quarterly engagements with industry partners and participate in industry events.
Geopolitical & Economic Risk Monitoring
• Monitor global economic and geopolitical factors impacting commercial aviation markets.
• Coordinate with interagency and industry partners on shared risk understanding.
Program & Integration Support
• Provide insight supporting CRAF integration with commercial industry.
• Identify inefficiencies and recommend best-practice improvements.
Incentives & Strategic Evaluation
• Assess CARB certification trends and civil aviation participation.
• Evaluate U.S. Government incentive structures and advise senior leadership.
Special Studies & Surge Support
• Conduct targeted deep-dive studies on fleet readiness and technology.
• Provide agile analytical surge support for emerging issues.
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Required Skills & Experience
• Senior-level experience in commercial aviation operations, fleet management, or aviation policy.
• Understanding of commercial airlift, global aviation markets, and carrier business models.
• Experience engaging industry and government stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, written, and briefing skills.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
• Experience supporting DoD mobility or CRAF-related programs.
• Familiarity with contested logistics and national security risk assessments.
• Experience conducting industry research and strategic studies.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.