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
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Collect cost data from functional representatives, contractors and vendors
Compute cost estimates of material procurement, repair, replenishment and transportation
Provide detailed profit and loss estimates
Create cost models for cost estimating elements
Prepare cost reports and present findings to management
Utilize cost data to construct profitable pricing models
Provide on-going reporting to the Director of Pricing in support of price revisions and updating as required
Research and underwrite aircraft rates for new, transfer and renewal contracts
Maintain the database used for airframe and engine rate calculations
Research cost comparisons – actual vs data base pricing
Provide technical support to support to the Client Services and Sales Staff with regards to inspection programs and rates
Communicate changes to inspection requirements to the Technical Services field reps
Research Service Bulletin and Airworthiness Directives as required
Assist with cost analysis studies and research projects
Desired Credentials:
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
Additional Information
At JSSI, we are committed to rewarding our team members with competitive and comprehensive compensation packages that reflect their contributions and talent.
For this role, the annual base pay generally ranges from $75,000 to $83,000, with the final offer determined by variable factors including but not limited to market location, job-specific knowledge, skills, education, and experience. In addition, your total rewards package may include an annual discretionary bonus plan, incentive or sales bonus plan, or other form of additional compensation, based on your role.
Additionally, for full-time employees based in the USA, Canada, or the Philippines, we are proud to offer a robust suite of benefits. This ranges from insurance offerings such as medical, dental, vision, retirement savings programs, among others, starting day one of employment. For a full overview of our offerings, visit the JSSI Benefits Page on our company website.
JSSI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law.
JSSI does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or Recruiting Team.
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