Research Analyst

About Specter Aviation

Specter Aviation is a new-generation Non-Scheduled Operator (NSOP) under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, India.
We are building a regulated air mobility ecosystem — operating helicopters and private jets for corporate travel, emergency airlift (HEMS), and luxury tourism.

Specter’s mission is to bring precision, transparency, and scalability to private aviation in India through a data-driven approach — combining strategic finance, modern aircraft, and regulatory excellence.
We are currently assembling our core founding team to drive research, licensing, and institutional investment.

Role Overview

As a Research Analyst – Aviation Markets & Investment Intelligence, you will play a key role in Specter Aviation’s early-stage strategy and investor outreach.
Your work will define where the company flies, which aircraft it chooses, and who funds its journey.

You’ll research the aviation industry, fleet economics, NSOP business models, and identify potential investors, financial institutions, and strategic partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed research on:
• The Indian and global aviation ecosystem — NSOP regulations, fleet composition, and regional air mobility trends.
• Helicopter and private jet markets, including aircraft cost, utilization, maintenance, and lifecycle economics.
• Market demand for corporate charter, tourism, HEMS, and intercity air shuttle services across key Indian corridors.
• Benchmark leading operators to study pricing, fleet mix, and expansion strategies.
• Build a quantitative market intelligence dashboard that tracks: Route density, cost per flight hour, load factors, and potential margins.
• Emerging aviation infrastructure projects, heliports, and policy updates.
• Identify, profile, and maintain a comprehensive investor database, including: Investment banks, venture capital firms, angel networks, family offices, and aviation-focused funds.
• Their past investments, fund size, preferred sectors, and contact details.
• Research OEMs (Airbus, Bell, Textron, Pilatus) and leasing firms for asset financing and partnerships.
• Collaborate with the Financial Modelling Analyst to provide validated market and cost assumptions.
• Support the Founder in preparing investor memos, strategy papers, and market presentations.

Preferred Skills & Background

• Strong foundation in market research, data analysis, and financial understanding.
• Excellent command over Excel, PowerPoint, and presentation design.
• Ability to interpret large sets of aviation and financial data and derive actionable insights.
• Keen interest in aviation, aircraft economics, and private equity/venture capital.
• Background in Economics, Business, Finance, Aerospace, or Public Policy preferred.
• Prior exposure to market research, consulting, or investment analysis will be an advantage.

Key Deliverables

• Aviation Market Research Report (India + Global Insights)
• Aircraft Cost & Feasibility Matrix (Helicopters, Jets)
• Investor & Financial Institution Database (Banks, VCs, Angels)
• Investment Landscape Summary
• Monthly Intelligence Brief for Founder’s Office

Why Join Specter Aviation

• Be part of India’s next licensed NSOP venture.
• Work directly with the Founder & Strategy Team on real investment and expansion plans.
• Learn how aviation finance, aircraft selection, and investor relations operate in practice.
• Rapid career growth into Strategy, Business Development, or Corporate Finance roles.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹480,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person