Technical Director - Aircraft / Engine Transitions

Peak Performance Recruitment are seeking an experienced aviation technical professional for a strategic role supporting aircraft and engine transitions, trading and maintenance activity across a lessor's fleet.

The position will act as a key technical focal point for aircraft leasing deliveries, redeliveries, aircraft onboarding, lease negotiations and asset value management. The ideal candidate will also have a good knowledge of aircraft engines management.

Location: Connecticut (relocation support)

Key Responsibilities

• Report to senior technical leadership, coordinating responsibilities and communications relating to technical matters.
• Act as the focal point for aircraft transitions, including deliveries, redeliveries and aircraft onboarding in line with platform growth.
• Negotiate return conditions and the technical provisions of aircraft leases and letters of intent.
• Perform analytical evaluations of return conditions and end-of-lease calculations.
• Review aircraft leases to identify gaps, protect value and develop cost-effective solutions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to assess potential investments and maximise existing aircraft and engine investments.
• Support the Marketing team with current and projected asset condition information and specifications for remarketing activity.
• Monitor and report significant value impacts, including major Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins and fleet demographic considerations.
• Manage aircraft configuration changes through OEM, DER or Part 21 pathways, maintaining awareness of global mandates and reporting internally.
• Assess jurisdictional and regional regulatory differences, including FAA, EASA and CAAC requirements.
• Review technical audits of engine records ,documentation and delivery packages.
• Contribute to fleet management activity, including shop visit costs, trends and technical issues.
• Witness shop visits, lease deliveries and redeliveries, prepare reports and update the technical team on issues and solutions.
• Travel internationally, sometimes at relatively short notice, in line with business requirements.
• Follow company guidelines, protocols and technical manual requirements.

What We Are Looking For

• Degree in Engineering; an A&P licence is beneficial.
• Relevant work experience as a powerplant manager or technical manager.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating technical provisions in aircraft or engine lease and purchase agreements.
• Powerplant experience should include CFM56, V2500 and other commercial engines.
• Ability to work effectively within a multinational organisation.
• Confidence acting as the customer-facing representative of a lessor, including discussions with airlines on
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluent written and spoken English; additional languages are an advantage.
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office.
• Self-directed, highly committed and flexible, with the ability to perform under pressure.
• Diplomatic and articulate when dealing with customers and counterparties.

If this is you or someone you know please apply now or send your resume to colm@aircraftleasing.ie for consideration.