Program Cost Analyst
San Antonio, TX
Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of
At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture supports you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.
As a Program Cost Analyst, you’ll be a key part of the programs team that integrates and balances the customers’ perspective and the internal company goals and objectives in conjunction with the customer account leaders and program managers, and the rest of the customer success teams.
What you’ll do:
Manage program costs and identify cost-saving opportunities and risks for airline customers.
Partner with Customer Account Leaders, Program Managers, and cross-functional teams to oversee financial performance of engine shop visits and long-term programs.
Analyze costs, revenue, and total working capital (TWC), recommending improvements to optimize margin and profitability.
Monitor execution against plans and contractual projections, performing variance analysis and highlighting risks or opportunities.
Support forecasting of costs, revenue, cash flow, and financial risks/opportunities.
Lead process improvements, cost-reduction initiatives, and streamline financial workflows for scalability.
Collaborate with operations and engineering to resolve data issues affecting estimates, invoicing, and margin reviews.
Prepare reports, presentations, and analysis for customers and leadership on program and project profitability.
Leverage data, dashboards, and analytics tools to drive continuous improvement, including adoption of new technologies (e.g., AI).
Support company-wide Quality, Environmental, and Safety (SMS) policies and execute additional projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
3+ years’ relevant experience in cost management, analysis, or control within a complex project or program environment
Post-secondary education in commerce, finance, industrial engineering, economics, or related field
Experience in program and project analysis and cost performance management
Demonstrated experience managing significant budgets, invoices, costs, and financial transactions
Demonstrated knowledge of accounting and financial principles
Strong financial acumen with ability to translate data into actionable insights and business recommendations
Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools (Microsoft Excel, statistical analysis software, PowerBI, etc.)
Experience using enterprise applications and systems (e.g., ERP and CRM systems)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a complex, highly regulated industry (aerospace or aviation preferred)
Demonstrated attention to detail and conscientiousness
Self-starter with strong motivation and passion for problem-solving and project excellence
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong planning, organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills
Demonstrated desire for life-long learning
Strong interest in leveraging AI to enhance analytics and business intelligence (experience in AI and big data considered an asset)
Benefits that make life better:
- Comprehensive Healthcare
- 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
- Paid Time Off starting on day one
- Bonus opportunities
- Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Learning & Training opportunities
Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911
With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.
Inclusivity Is Our Standard
It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.
About UsRaising the Standard of Excellence since 1911Skills Required
- 3+ years relevant experience in cost management, analysis, or control
- Post-secondary education in commerce, finance, industrial engineering, economics or related field
- Experience in program and project analysis and cost performance management
- Demonstrated experience managing significant budgets, invoices, costs and financial transactions
- Demonstrated knowledge of accounting and financial principles
- Strong financial acumen with ability to translate data into actionable insights
- Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools
- Experience using enterprise applications and systems
StandardAero Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about StandardAero and has not been reviewed or approved by StandardAero.
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Retirement Support — Provides a 401(k) and has added an Employee Stock Purchase Plan and an Incentive Award (equity) plan, expanding long-term savings and ownership options. These programs complement base pay with additional wealth-building mechanisms.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Includes PTO, paid holidays, sick time, bereavement leave, military leave, and parental leave, with some roles accruing PTO that can increase with service. Eligibility for benefits typically begins the first day of the month after hire, indicating structured access to time-off programs.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Offers tuition assistance, job training/conferences, company events, and an Employee Assistance Program as part of a comprehensive package. The inclusion of learning support and EAP provides development and wellbeing resources beyond core insurance and retirement.
StandardAero Insights
What We Do
StandardAero has become one of the aerospace industry’s largest independent maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) providers. Our company’s success is the outgrowth of the synergistic merger of businesses with complementary specialties that have exponentially increased our capabilities and generated unprecedented customer commitment and value. StandardAero offers extensive MRO services and custom solutions for business aviation, commercial aviation, military, and industrial power customers. Nearly 6,600 professional, administrative and technical employees work in more than 50 major facilities worldwide, with additional strategically located regional service and support centers all across the globe. Services include MRO for aircraft and rotorcraft engines, auxiliary power units, components; airframe services including major alterations; FAA authorized avionics capabilities; comprehensive engineering services; and custom exterior and interior design, completion, and paint. We provide these capabilities through our network of specialized facilities and mobile service teams. StandardAero is owned by Carlyle, a global investment firm with deep industry expertise that deploys private capital across four business segments: Corporate Private Equity, Real Assets, Global Credit, and Investment Solutions.
