Avatar has completed all of its documents and is now ready to begin marketing its $300,000,000 private offering under the new SEC Reg D 506c (JOBS Act). Avatar's unique business model capitalizes on the flexibility and proven track record of the Boeing 747 jumbo jet and equipping it with 539 economy and 42 office class seats on the upper deck will provide Avatar with the lowest available cost per seat mile in the industry. Combining this with other profit centers will allow Avatar to offer fares at 50% or more below the lowest fares available by other carriers. In addition, Avatar expects to create a corporate culture unequal to any other company making their employees their best sales tools. Please see the Avatar Airlines story as featured in Airline Economics magazine, pages 57 - 63, along with the front cover. http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/6dce1166#/6dce1166/1

Responsible for all financial and fiscal management aspects of company operations. Provide strategic leadership and coordination in the administrative, business planning, accounting and budgeting efforts of the company. The chief financial officer is accountable for the development of a financial and operational strategy, metrics tied to that strategy, and the ongoing development and monitoring of control systems designed to preserve company assets and report accurate financial results.

The person in this role also is a member of the Leadership team, contributing and working collaboratively with all elements of day-to-day airline operations, including employee and customer relations, safety, revenue management, scheduling, strategic alliances, sales, brand management, product development and customer service delivery.

REQUIREMENTS

- MBA required; CPA required. Airline industry experience strongly preferred. 

- 15+ years of experience leading and managing Financial responsibilities of a large company.

- Experience in strategic planning and execution. 

- Knowledge of contracting, negotiating, and change management. 

- Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. 

- Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems. 

- Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations. 

- Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections. 

- High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Powerpoint; web-based and email programs.

- Excellent communication skills verbally, in writing, and electronically

- Public presentation skills

- Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule.

- Travel requirements 25-30%.

IMPORTANT: This position is UNPAID at this time as we are in the pre-funding stage. If you are interested in getting involved at the ground floor as a key member of the leadership team, and you have an entrepreneurial spirit, this is an important opportunity for you. If this is not what you are looking for, and it is not possible for you to work on this as a labor of love with the current team, please do not apply at this time. Instead we encourage you to continue  follow us on FB and LinkedIn and watch for future positions posted as we develop.