Senior Aviation Technical Advisor - Remote (US)

ICF is seeking a Senior Aviation Technical Adviser to strengthen our aircraft leasing and technical advisory capability. The role is suited to an experienced aviation professional with deep knowledge of aircraft assets, lease structures, maintenance obligations, technical records and aircraft lifecycle considerations. The successful candidate will have the judgement to challenge assumptions, resolve complex technical questions, translate detailed analysis into commercially relevant advice, direct analytical and delivery teams, and take accountability for the technical quality of client work.

In this role, you will lead fast-paced, complex and recurring engagements across the aircraft lifecycle, spanning leasing, maintenance, appraisals, asset management, technical due diligence and selected expert-witness assignments. You will have the opportunity to shape ICF ’s aircraft technical capability, lead an international delivery team and work across leasing, maintenance, valuation, asset management and transaction assignments.

What you will do

- Lead technical delivery on aviation finance, aircraft leasing, maintenance, valuation support, appraisal and technical due diligence engagements.

- Set the technical and analytical approach on key projects, challenge assumptions and take accountability for accurate, commercially robust and client-ready outputs.

- Lead or directly undertake the most complex elements of assignments where senior technical judgement is required.

- Direct and quality-assure work across lease reviews, maintenance cash-flow analysis, aircraft, engine and inventory valuations, fleet analysis, technical records, lease returns and transaction support.

- Provide end-to-end oversight of key assignments, ensuring clear scope and ownership, appropriate project set-up, disciplined work planning, visible client communications, timely technical review, accurate project documentation and effective management of budget and delivery risk.

- Guide analysts and multi-location delivery teams, resolving technical questions, providing constructive review and strengthening team capability.

- Advise clients on aircraft leasing, maintenance reserves, return conditions, MRO, asset management and aircraft lifecycle matters, resolving or escalating technical and delivery issues promptly.

- Develop, embed and maintain the methodologies, tools, templates and quality standards used across aircraft finance and technical advisory assignments.

- Develop team capability through structured coaching, technical review, practical training and progressive delegation of responsibility.

- Contribute technical expertise to proposals, client development and industry activity.

Please provide a resume that is concise to the requirements of this opportunity.
What we are looking for

- 10+ years of experience in aircraft leasing, lease management, aviation finance, aviation technical advisory, MRO, maintenance planning, asset management, appraisal support or a related aviation field.

- 5+ years of experience in aircraft leases, maintenance reserves, return conditions, technical records, fleet maintenance obligations and aircraft lifecycle considerations.

- 5+ years of experience leading and quality-assuring complex analysis involving aircraft and engine assets, leases, maintenance cash flows, valuations or technical due diligence.

- Must have valid U.S. driver's license and able to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.

- Able and willing to travel both flight and vehicle for project work as needed.

Preferred Experience - (these may set you apart from other candidates)

- Typically 12+ years of relevant experience in aircraft leasing, aircraft appraisal, asset management, technical advisory, or airline fleet and lease management.

- Experience working with aircraft lessors, lenders, investors, airlines, MROs, OEMs or technical service providers.

- Experience with aircraft appraisals, portfolio valuations, maintenance cash-flow fo