Aircraft Underwriter

Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Chicago, Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI) is the largest independent provider of hourly cost maintenance programs for business aviation. JSSI delivers comprehensive coverage for engines, airframes, and auxiliary power units (APUs) across more than 300 different aircraft makes and models, helping owners and operators stabilize maintenance budgets, maximize aircraft availability, and protect asset value throughout the lifecycle of ownership.   JSSI has built a portfolio of complementary business lines designed to simplify the economic and technical complexity of business aviation; these include Maintenance teams, Traxxall maintenance tracking software, Parts & Engines, Conklin aircraft cost and performance data, and Aviation Capital asset-based financing solutions. Together, these offerings support owners, operators, and maintenance providers with integrated tools spanning ownership and maintenance planning, execution, and financial management.   With more than 6,500 aircraft supported through programs and software platforms, JSSI leverages its unique independence, unmatched scale, and data-driven insight to deliver customized solutions and support models aligned to the interests of each client — regardless of aircraft platform. JSSI is backed by leading institutional investors GTCR, Genstar Capital, and Blackstone. Learn more at jetsupport.com. 

Position Summary:

 

The Aircraft Underwriter’s primary role is to review and underwrite contracts for the JSSI HCM programs, along with providing financial models for the life of an asset’s contract term. The Aircraft Underwriter will review cost assumptions and provide reports on how contracts are performing against the underwritten assumptions. The position is required to provide cross functional support for Asset Management with pricing, modeling, and projects as necessary

Bachelor’s Degree (Aviation or Finance Related)

2-3 years aviation technical experience

Knowledge of aircraft maintenance and logistics

Working knowledge of aircraft inspection requirements

Experience with maintenance planning and forecasting is a plus

Maintenance Controller experience a plus

Ability to ensure a factual audit trail is established for all pricing efforts supporting contract proposals

A & P license a plus

Experience with pricing and cost modeling is a strong plus

Strong interpersonal and communications skills to deal with the public and aviation industry professionals

Ability to read and write articulately and analytically

Clear understanding of relevant technical skills

Ability to work well under pressure

Proficient in Excel