Aircraft Support Analyst

Regional One, Inc.

Regional One, Inc. is a global leader in providing exceptional solutions for the aviation industry, specializing in aircraft and parts sales, leasing, and support. With a focus on quality and a deep mastery of regional aviation, we offer high-performance aircraft and services designed to meet the unique needs of our customers. Our commitment to personalized service and our extensive industry knowledge ensures that we're not just a provider, but a trusted partner who helps airlines and aviation professionals stay ahead. Through our unmatched industry expertise, personalized service, and dedication to quality, we forge partnerships that empower airlines and aviation professionals to excel in an ever-changing world.

At Regional One, we deliver trusted, reliable, and tailored solutions; with an unwavering commitment to the success of those we serve.

Position Overview

The Aircraft Support Analyst serves as a key business partner to Aircraft Support, Engineering, Operations, and Finance, driving maintenance project budgeting, forecasting, cost control, reporting, and vendor coordination activities. This role requires a highly analytical, proactive professional who demonstrates initiative, ownership, and the ability to identify risks, solve problems, and improve processes while supporting aircraft maintenance and asset management programs.

Key Responsibilities

Aircraft Maintenance & Project Support

• Support aircraft maintenance, teardown, and related technical programs from initiation through completion.
• Track maintenance project milestones, progress, budgets, and deliverables.
• Attend project planning, kick-off, and status meetings to ensure project objectives, timelines, and costs are accurately communicated and tracked.
• Coordinate with technical teams, maintenance providers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to support project execution.
• Maintain organized project documentation, maintenance contracts, vendor proposals, invoices, and program records.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Cost Analysis

• Monitor and maintain maintenance project budgets and forecasts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Analyze project costs including labor, materials, repairs, freight, vendor services, and other maintenance-related expenditures.
• Track budget versus actual performance and identify cost variances, trends, and potential overruns.
• Prepare weekly and monthly project cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and financial performance summaries.
• Partner with leadership to recommend corrective actions and cost-control measures when budget risks are identified.
• Continuously update project forecasts based on evolving maintenance requirements and scope changes.

Vendor, Invoice & Financial Coordination

• Manage and monitor the invoice approval workflow for aircraft maintenance and support programs.
• Create purchase orders and support invoice reconciliation activities.
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable, Finance, vendors, and partner organizations to facilitate timely payments and issue resolution.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, documentation issues, and payment exceptions.
• Assist with project final project cost reconciliations and cost accruals.

Reporting & Data Analysis

• Generate and distribute operational and financial reports related to maintenance projects and aircraft support activities.
• Analyze project performance metrics, spending patterns, and forecasting accuracy.
• Audit system data and work orders to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Leverage Excel and reporting tools to provide insight into maintenance costs, project status, cash flow, and operational performance.

Process Improvement & Initiative

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiencies, reporting accuracy, and cross-functional workflows.
• Take initiative to solve problems, investigate discrepancies, and implement process improvements.
• Develop and maintain procedures supporting project cost control, reporting, and aircraft support operations.
• Support special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned by leadership.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Aviation Management, Aeronautical Science, Engineering, Project Management, Data Analytics, or a related field preferred.

Experience

• 34+ years of experience in any combination of:
  • Aircraft Support
  • Aviation Operations
  • Maintenance Planning
  • Maintenance Cost Analysis
  • Project Cost Control
  • Financial Analysis
  • Program Coordination
  • Project Coordination
  • Aviation Asset Management
• MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) Operations Experience supporting maintenance, MRO, aircraft leasing, aviation operations, engineering, or technical services environments is highly preferred.

Technical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables, lookups, reporting, and data analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with ERP, maintenance tracking, project management, or aviation systems such as Quantum Component Control, Sparta, or similar platforms preferred.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and forecasting capabilities.
• Budget management and cost-control mindset.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Self-starter with a proactive approach and demonstrated initiative.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to identify solutions independently.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and autonomously.

Why Join Regional One?

• Exposure to aircraft leasing, maintenance, and aviation asset management and operations.
• Blend of operational, financial, and analytical responsibilities.
• High visibility across Technical, Finance, Operations, and Executive Leadership.
• Opportunity to drive process improvements and influence project outcomes.
• Career path into Aircraft Programs, Maintenance Planning, Finance, Operations, Asset Management, or Technical Services leadership.