[Remote] Airline Technical Representative - Various Locations

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Jacobsen|Daniels is a consulting firm focused on providing advisory services to airline clients. The Airline Technical Representative role involves managing client engagements, advising on airport infrastructure and financial strategies, and ensuring that airline interests are represented in various forums. Responsibilities • Serve as a trusted advisor to airline clients across a portfolio of airports • Manage ongoing client engagements, ensuring alignment with airline strategic objectives • Interface with airline corporate teams (finance, real estate, operations) and station leadership • Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings, reports, and recommendations • Represent airline clients in airline affairs committees, technical working groups, and airport stakeholder meetings • Support coordination among multiple airlines to establish unified positions where appropriate • Advise clients on governance mechanisms (e.g., majority-in-interest rights, approval processes) • Document and communicate key decisions, risks, and action items • Assess operational impacts of airport development on airline performance (gate utilization, aircraft movements, turnaround times) • Evaluate airfield and terminal capacity constraints • Provide technical interpretation of engineering and planning concepts for non-technical stakeholders • Coordinate with planners, engineers, and construction teams on behalf of clients • Represent airline clients in airport capital planning and development programs • Review and provide input on terminal, airfield, and support facility design • Advise on project scope, phasing, constructability, and operational impacts • Support airline positioning on major capital investments and alternatives analysis • Monitor active construction programs and identify risks to airline operations • Advise on mitigation strategies for phasing, gate closures, and temporary facilities • Support airline coordination during implementation to minimize disruption • Analyze airport financial plans, capital expenditures, and operating budgets • Evaluate impacts on airline cost metrics (e.g., cost per enplanement, landing fees, terminal rents) • Support airline strategy related to rates and charges negotiations • Perform financial modeling and scenario analysis tied to capital programs • Support proposal development, including scope definition, pricing, and technical approach • Contribute to thought leadership (white papers, industry insights, conference participation) • Identify opportunities to expand services within existing client accounts • Assist in building and scaling the firm’s aviation advisory practice Skills • A four-year degree is preferred or an equivalent combination of relevant work experience and training that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to demonstrate aptitude for the position. Preferred fields of study include Aviation, Engineering, Finance, Economics, and other related fields • 5–12+ years of experience in aviation consulting, airport management, airline planning, or infrastructure advisory • Strong knowledge of airport capital programs, airline operations, and rates & charges frameworks • Experience managing multiple projects or clients simultaneously • Direct experience supporting airline-airport negotiations or airline affairs committees • Familiarity with U.S. airport financial structures (residual vs. compensatory agreements) • Experience with financial modeling and data analytics tools • MBA or relevant advanced degree Company Overview • Jacobsen|Daniels is an aviation company providing implementation, operations, and management services. It was founded in 2001, and is headquartered in Ypsilanti, Michigan, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.jacobsendaniels.com/.