Aircraft Loan Officer

Job Description Loan Originator – Aircraft Guaranteed Lending (AGL)Location: In-Office | Full-TimeSchedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (with occasional overtime during peak periods)About the RoleAircraft Guaranteed Lending (AGL), a growing aviation finance and insurance company, is seeking a Loan Originator to join our team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented finance professional who thrives on seeing deals through from start to finish, values strong relationships, and is excited to be part of a fast-growing aviation company.As a Loan Originator, you will play a key role in managing aircraft loan and insurance transactions—coordinating with clients, banks, and insurance partners to ensure a smooth, timely, and professional closing process.What You'll DoManage the full lifecycle of aircraft loan and insurance applicationsRun credit reports and help select appropriate banking partners for clientsSubmit applications and all required documentation to lenders and insurance providersMaintain accurate deal tracking, notes, and task management in PipedriveBuild and maintain strong relationships with banking and insurance partnersProactively follow up to keep deals moving and prevent stagnationPrepare and present reports on open deals for internal sales meetingsCommunicate deal status updates to Sales Executives and company leadershipAdvocate for timely closings aligned with company timelinesAttend key aviation industry events including Sun 'n Fun, NBAA, and OshkoshEnsure strict confidentiality of all client financial and personal dataActively contribute to the growth of AGL through loan production and insurance referralsWhat We're Looking ForBachelor's degree in Finance or a related field2–3 years of experience in banking, finance, mortgage lending, or similar rolesStrong proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and ExcelExperience with CRMs and an understanding of their importance (QuickBase familiarity is a plus)Confidence in requesting information from clients, vendors, and internal teamsA proactive problem-solver who values follow-up and accountabilityEnthusiasm for aviation and an interest in the industryWhy You'll Love Working HereBe part of a growing aviation finance startup with room to make a real impactWork closely with leadership and contribute to company growth strategiesBuild long-term relationships within the aviation banking and insurance spaceTake pride in helping clients successfully close aircraft transactionsJoin a team that values professionalism, collaboration, and continuous improvementWho You ArePassionate about numbers and financePositive, motivated, and solutions-orientedOrganized, detail-driven, and deadline-focusedComfortable handling sensitive financial information with discretionEnergized by closing deals and seeing results