About Us:

Alton Aviation Consultancy is a specialised management consulting firm focused on the aviation sector. Our global client base includes major private equity and institutional investors in aviation, together with airlines, airports, lessors, aerospace manufacturers, and other aviation companies.

As an independent advisory firm with no joint ventures, affiliations, or other business affiliations, we pride ourselves on offering our clients independent, objective counsel. At Alton, our purpose is to deliver the objective, data-driven guidance and insight our clients require to inform business strategies, allocate capital, prioritise resources, and manage risk.

Job Overview:

The working experience of an Intern is essentially identical to that of a full-time Associate. You will gain deeper insight into the aviation industry and the type of work that Alton's professionals engage in every day. Throughout your work with Alton, you will be working closely with Alton's experts to apply commercial expertise and rigorous analysis to solving real-world problems that aviation industry players are faced with. From day one, you will participate in tasks such as market research, data analysis, and building strategic recommendation reports. The internship will sharpen your understanding of business analytics and presentation tools, as well as equip you with in-depth knowledge on aviation market trends.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work as a member of a consulting team on client engagements to gather, analyse, and interpret data in support of hypothesis testing and solution development.
• Conduct market research, perform both quantitative and qualitative analyses (including financial model development), and author presentations and reports.
• Contribute to the growth of the company in an entrepreneurial environment and support the development of company intellectual property.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Educational Background:
Pursuit of a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a quantitative, problem solving, or critical reasoning discipline (e.g., finance, mathematics, engineering, statistics, philosophy, etc.) from a top educational institution. Preference will be given to upperclassmen and graduating students.

Applicants qualities:

• Strong interest in and passion for the aviation industry
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills
• High level of motivation and drive for excellence
• High level of focus on work quality and attention to detail
• Comprehension of finance fundamentals and strong analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly Microsoft Excel
• Ability to perform under pressure and within tight deadlines
• Desire to work in a multicultural, diverse, and team-oriented environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English:
  • For all offices, foreign language capabilities are a strong positive

HOW TO APPLY

Job Location: Dubai

Application Process:
You must submit your resume and cover letter (in English) through our application portal on our website to be considered.

Please note: applicants should have the appropriate work authorisation for the office location chosen; Alton does not provide visa/work sponsorship for this internship position.

With respect to culture, Alton works collaboratively across offices as one global team, embracing a client-centric focus. We promote responsibility and accountability, with team members working to the highest standards given a shared sense of pride and purpose in meaningful work. Our organisation is lean and flat, and we are committed to an open and transparent environment where learning thrives, and new ideas and perspectives are welcomed. Alton is keen to help team members develop their skills, expand their knowledge, and grow to be future leaders within the firm.

Our team members are supported with highly competitive compensation commensurate with the firm’s performance and individual contributions, and a full suite of comprehensive benefits. Social responsibility has been core to our business values since Alton’s founding, and we formalised our commitment to donating a portion of our revenue and time via the Pledge 1% corporate philanthropy movement.

Client-Centric Focus:

Foundational to the culture at Alton Aviation Consultancy is our singular focus on serving the best interests of our clients with objectivity and excellence. Our clients include a wide range of airlines, manufacturers, aftermarket providers, lessors, lenders and airports – and investors in these businesses. Each client entrusts our professionals with each engagement, and in turn, we provide our best thoughts and our highest quality work with honesty and integrity.

Responsibility:

At Alton, team members at all levels embrace responsibility and accountability. Our professionals recognise the importance of and embrace our client-centric focus, and performing to the highest standards given the shared sense of pride and purpose in meaningful work. As a lean and flat organisation, we encourage all team members to bring their best ideas for consideration and discussion, unencumbered by hierarchy.

Social Responsibility:

Social responsibility has been core to our business values since the founding of Alton, including both charitable contributions and direct service opportunities. In 2017, we formalised our commitment to giving back, becoming the first aviation and aerospace company to join Pledge 1%, a corporate philanthropy movement dedicated to improving communities around the world. We are proud to donate 1% of our annual revenue to charitable organisations and 1% of our time to philanthropic efforts supporting the local areas around our Alton offices in New York, Dublin, Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, and Beijing.

Expertise:

Proprietary data, expert analysis and bold thinking for leaders who want to achieve the extraordinary.

Our Team:

Aviation and aerospace executives trust the Alton Aviation Consultancy team to deliver the objective, data-driven insight and guidance required to inform their business strategies, allocate capital, prioritise resources, and manage risk.

Additional Requirements

• Passion for the aviation
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Comprehension of Finance fundamentals