Director, Financial Planning and Maintenance Operations

About JSSI For more than 35 years, Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI) has been the leading independent provider of maintenance support, advisory services, software, and financial tools to the business aviation industry. With 6,000+ aircraft supported by maintenance programs and software platforms, JSSI leverages this wealth of data, scale, and innovation to drive cost savings and provide custom solutions that align to the interests of each client, regardless of make or model. Learn more at jetsupport.com.JSSI products and services include:Maintenance Programs. Hourly Cost Maintenance Programs to stabilize maintenance budgets, maximize aircraft availability and enhance residual value.Parts & Leasing. Experienced product line specialized team who leverages our All-OEM inventory and global vendor relationships and go beyond parts sourcing to find optimal customer solutions.Software: Traxxall and Conklin & de Decker. Powerful data platforms to help you make more informed decisions, from choosing the right aircraft to tracking your maintenance, inventory, and MRO projects.Advisory Services. Objective insights and independent technical advice from a global team of technical advisors and ASA-accredited appraisers for virtually any business jet, turboprop or helicopter.Aviation Capital. Customized asset-based finance solutions for business aviation.
Position Summary:
This position reports directly to the EVP of Strategic Maintenance and Supplier Management and plays a critical role in the operational and strategic success of JSSI’s maintenance activities.The primary focus of this role is to ensure all maintenance events are accurately mapped in JSSI's forecast, allowing for precise planning with shops, efficient procurement, and reduced turnaround times (TAT) for events. The complexity and evolving nature of the business demand innovative strategies, robust analytics, and continuous adaptation to new challenges.This role requires the establishment of key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor business performance, identify improvement opportunities, and develop data-driven strategies. Business analytics will be a cornerstone in driving insights and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Financial Analysis & Integration
• Financial business models for decision making.
• Closely monitor actual spend versus budget and reconcile maintenance forecasts with JSSI’s broader financial forecasts. Partner with FP&A, Underwriting, and Accounting to validate forecast accuracy and ensure consistency in historical reporting and actuarial margin calculations
• Maintenance Event Planning & Forecasting
• Own and lead the maintenance event planning process by creating accurate, data-driven forecasts for scheduled and unscheduled events. Ensure coordination across departments to align timing, cost, turnaround times (TAT), and rental needs, optimizing shop capacity, vendor commitments, and operational readiness.
• Cost Optimization & Strategic Analysis
• Identify and pursue cost savings through detailed event analysis, market benchmarking, and ROI modeling. Evaluate complex financial scenarios such as aircraft acquisitions, buyouts, and lease/exchange options to optimize outcomes for both clients and internal stakeholders.
• Rental Asset Planning & Availability Management
• Collaborate with Jet Parts Leasing (JPL) to manage rental asset availability and planning. Develop forward-looking strategies for inventory readiness based on event forecasts and market demand, minimizing delays and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Strategic Analytics & Executive Support
• Deliver actionable insights to the Maintenance and Executive teams using data analytics. Support negotiations and vendor management by providing data on spend, market trends, MRO performance, labor rates, and component reliability.
• KPI Development & Operational Monitoring
• Define, implement, and continuously refine KPIs that track maintenance performance, forecast accuracy, procurement efficiency, and TAT. Report findings to leadership to drive accountability and continuous improvement.
• Process Innovation & Cross-functional Collaboration
• Partner with the Operational Excellence and Customer Experience teams to refine and scale best-in-class forecasting and planning processes. Implement systems and feedback loops that adapt to business changes and improve overall efficiency.
• Trust Material Planning & Pre-Purchase Strategy
• Ensure material requirement forecasts are shared with the trust team in a timely and accurate manner. Collaborate with JPL Product Line Man