FTAI Aviation is seeking an experienced and detail‑driven Cost Analyst with a strong aviation and inventory management background to support our rapidly growing operations at QuickTurn Engine Center located at Rome Fiumicino.
This role plays a critical part in ensuring cost transparency, inventory accuracy, and efficiency across our maintenance, repair and exchange operations. The ideal candidate brings hands‑on experience in inventory management systems and aviation environments and is motivated by working close to the operation—where financial insight directly influences performance, profitability, and scale.
Key Responsibilities:
Engine Costing and Analysis:
* Lead cost‑per‑engine and cost‑per‑module visibility, completing work‑order closeouts in QuickTurn’s ERP (Quantum) for engines and modules.
* Verify labor hours, material usage, and repair charges to ensure accurate and complete cost capture across the repair lifecycle.
Cost Analysis & Optimization
* Analyze, monitor, and forecast costs related to engines, modules, and critical components.
* Identify cost drivers, variances, and opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement without compromising quality or turnaround times.
Inventory Tracking & Reporting
* Utilize inventory management software to track and manage aviation parts and engine inventory.
* Ensure accurate, real‑time inventory reporting, supporting maintenance planning, material availability, and production flow.
* Strengthen inventory forecasting to align with throughput and workload demands.
Data, Metrics & Performance Reporting
* Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) including inventory turnover, parts availability, cost per hour, and run‑rate trends.
* Deliver clear, actionable analysis that supports data‑driven decision‑making and continuous improvement.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
* Partner closely with procurement, operations, engineering, and finance teams to align cost and inventory strategies.
* Act as a trusted financial and analytical resource within the maintenance organization, supporting operational excellence and profitability.
* Support the integration of Palantir and Quantum within FTAI’s network
Required Qualifications:
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Aviation Management, or a related field.
Experience
* Minimum 3 years of experience in cost analysis and inventory management.
* Proven experience with inventory management and ERP systems, with a strong focus on engine costing, parts tracking, and cost analysis.
Skills & Competencies
* Fluency in Italian and English (written and verbal).
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems, particularly inventory and cost modules.
* Clear and confident communication skills for cross‑departmental collaboration and reporting.
* Working knowledge of aviation regulatory and compliance requirements affecting maintenance and material accounting.
Preferred Qualifications
* Direct experience in a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) environment.
* Practical understanding of engine tracking, module costing, and repair vs. replace economics.
* Proficiency in SQL coding.
Travel to FTAI locations in North America will be occasionally required
Place to work:
Roma – Aeroporto Fiumicino (RM).