A tailored course, built for your situation
Being Known as the Go-To Practitioner in Aviation Finance Structuring
Position yourself as the internal authority your peers and leadership rely on for complex aviation finance solutions
$199 one-time
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Hand-built implementation playbook
12 modules. 12 chapters per module. 144 chapters total.
12 modules, each with 12 chapters (144 chapters total), text-based, plus downloadable templates and a hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
The situation this course is for
Who this is for
Senior finance practitioner in asset-backed or structured lending with focus on high-value, long-term asset classes
Who this is not for
Junior analysts, generalist lenders, or those without direct exposure to aviation or specialty asset finance
What you walk away with
- Develop a signature framework for structuring aviation finance deals that others adopt
- Build internal reputation as the first call for structuring questions
- Produce standard-setting analysis that surfaces in cross-functional discussions
- Gain visibility from leadership through distinctive, reusable deal artefacts
- Establish precedent-setting templates that compound influence across deal cycles
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Defining Your Structuring Signature
Establish the foundational principles that differentiate your approach to aviation finance deals, focusing on risk allocation, collateral valuation, and term alignment.
12 chapters in this module
- Core elements of aviation deal structure
- Mapping risk to asset lifecycle phases
- Collateral valuation benchmarks by aircraft type
- Term alignment with lease and resale markets
- Identifying structural leverage points
- Building decision hierarchies
- Standardizing structuring logic
- Creating precedent documentation
- Elevating deal rationale clarity
- Linking structure to covenant design
- Designing for early exit pathways
- Incorporating market comparables
Module 2. Risk Allocation by Aircraft Class
Develop tailored risk frameworks for narrowbody, widebody, and cargo aircraft, accounting for operational, market, and residual risk profiles.
12 chapters in this module
- Narrowbody depreciation curves
- Cargo aircraft utilization patterns
- Widebody fuel-efficiency exposure
- Lease end-event risk mapping
- Residual value volatility drivers
- Airline credit correlation
- Regional fleet demand shifts
- Engine leaseback considerations
- Aircraft age and maintenance reserves
- Regulatory impact on class value
- Fleet commonality as collateral
- Time-on-wing implications
Module 3. Collateral Valuation Models
Build repeatable valuation methods that integrate market comparables, lease roll risk, and maintenance-adjusted book value.
12 chapters in this module
- Maintenance-adjusted book value
- Lease roll risk scoring
- Comparables from recent dispositions
- Aircraft appraiser benchmarking
- Utilization-adjusted depreciation
- Storage exposure factors
- Short-term lease conversion rate
- Part-out value modeling
- Engine assignment rules
- MTOW-based adjustments
- Airframe vs. engine split
- Value at lease expiry
Module 4. Term Structure Alignment
Match deal terms to aircraft utilization cycles, lease renewals, and residual expectations to reduce re-pricing risk.
12 chapters in this module
- Lease tenor correlation
- Route network stability
- Airline fleet renewal cycles
- Cyclicality in cargo demand
- Engine shop visit timing
- Aircraft modification windows
- Lessor concentration risk
- Re-marketing timelines
- Maintenance reserve pacing
- Fuel cost sensitivity bands
- Geopolitical exposure mapping
- Substitution cost analysis
Module 5. Covenant Design for Aviation Assets
Craft covenants that reflect asset-specific risks and preserve collateral integrity over the deal lifecycle.
12 chapters in this module
- Maintenance reserve covenant wording
- Lease assignment requirements
- Inspection access rights
- Engine pooling restrictions
- Spare parts collateralization
- Lessee substitution criteria
- Aircraft substitution valuation
- Geographic operating limits
- Change-of-control triggers
- Insurance adequacy clauses
- Subletting approval process
- Default cascade thresholds
Module 6. Cross-Deal Precedent Building
Turn individual transactions into reusable templates that set internal standards and amplify influence.
12 chapters in this module
- Deal archetypes by aircraft class
- Structuring patterns for narrowbody leases
- Cargo aircraft financing precedents
- Widebody refinancing models
- Distressed asset acquisition frameworks
- Tail lease transaction norms
- Securitization-readiness markers
- Internal rating calibration
- Benchmarking deal speed
- Documenting rationale for reuse
- Versioning structured templates
- Creating internal deal libraries
Module 7. Engagement Amplification
Increase visibility of your structuring work across credit, legal, and executive teams through clear, reusable artefacts.
12 chapters in this module
- Deal memo standardization
- Executive summary templates
- Credit committee briefing packs
- Risk committee presentation flow
- Legal alignment checklists
- External auditor documentation
- Internal training modules
- Cross-departmental reference use
- Deal walkthrough facilitation
- Post-close review documentation
- Deal-wide impact mapping
- Attribution in shared artefacts
Module 8. Leadership Visibility Through Artefacts
Design deliverables that surface in executive conversations and position you as the source of structural insight.
12 chapters in this module
- Executive-facing deal summaries
- Portfolio risk dashboards
- Benchmarking performance metrics
- Cross-deal trend reporting
- Residual exposure summaries
- Covenant compliance tracking
- Re-pricing risk alerts
- Lessee concentration views
- Geographic exposure maps
- Fleet age distribution charts
- Maintenance reserve summaries
- Deal complexity indexing
Module 9. Influence Through Template Adoption
Ensure your frameworks become the default through usability, clarity, and high-quality documentation.
12 chapters in this module
- User-friendly template design
- Built-in assumption guidance
- Error-checking mechanisms
- Version control standards
- Integration with credit systems
- Approval routing logic
- Training for junior staff
- Feedback loops from users
- Adoption tracking
- Template governance
- Cross-team customization rules
- Success story documentation
Module 10. Reputation Through Repeatable Output
Build a track record of consistency that makes your name synonymous with reliable, forward-looking structuring.
12 chapters in this module
- Deal velocity tracking
- Peer referral patterns
- Internal citation frequency
- Post-deal performance review
- Structuring accuracy scoring
- Market shift anticipation
- Covenant effectiveness metrics
- Fraud detection in submissions
- Lessee compliance trends
- Recovery value accuracy
- Asset remarketing success
- Deal innovation recognition
Module 11. Scaling Recognition Across Portfolios
Extend your influence beyond single deals to shape how entire aviation portfolios are structured and evaluated.
12 chapters in this module
- Portfolio segmentation strategy
- Risk tiering by aircraft class
- Standardized covenant libraries
- Automated deal scoring
- Benchmarking against peer portfolios
- Portfolio-wide covenant reviews
- Refinancing prioritization
- Exposure concentration alerts
- Geopolitical risk overlays
- Lessee diversification targets
- Fleet modernization pathways
- Sustainability-linked covenant design
Module 12. Becoming the Go-To Authority
Operationalize reputation by embedding your expertise into team norms, promotion paths, and organizational memory.
12 chapters in this module
- Mentorship program design
- Internal certification standards
- Recognition in performance reviews
- Succession planning integration
- Knowledge transfer protocols
- External speaking opportunities
- Conference content contribution
- Industry working groups
- Press and publication alignment
- Media engagement readiness
- Thought leadership pacing
- Reputation sustainability
How this maps to your situation
- When structuring a new aircraft-backed deal
- When revising covenant standards across the portfolio
- When onboarding junior team members
- When presenting to credit or executive leadership
Before vs. after
Before
Deals structured in isolation, limited reuse of past work, minimal cross-team visibility
After
Proven frameworks used company-wide, leadership referencing your analysis, peers seeking your input
What's included with your purchase
- 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters)
- Downloadable templates and worked examples for every module
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Delivery and format
- Course and learning environment access provisioned within 24 hours of purchase
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
Format: Text-based modules and chapters in the Art of Service learning environment, plus downloadable templates and worked examples for every chapter, plus the hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Time investment: Approximately 3-4 hours per module, designed to be applied incrementally during active deal cycles.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic finance courses, this program is built specifically for aviation finance practitioners who need to establish authority through repeatable, high-impact structuring frameworks , not theoretical models.
Frequently asked
Is this focused on commercial or cargo aircraft?
Both , the course includes distinct frameworks for narrowbody, widebody, and cargo aircraft based on operational and market risk differences.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Can I apply this to existing portfolio reviews?
Yes , each module includes tools for retrofitting current deals with higher-impact structuring insights.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3-4 hours per module, designed to be applied incrementally during active deal cycles..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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