Permanent – Full time – Salary: competitive, doe - Location: Newport |Hybrid

About AerFin

AerFin is breathing new life into aviation. We buy, sell, lease and repair aircraft, engines, and parts to maximise the value for their owners and provide a lower-cost supply of material to our airline, lessor and MRO customers. Through our deep technical expertise and high-performance culture, we deliver confidence-inspiring quality, safety and value to our customers. Our blend of industry expertise and experience – today’s insight and tomorrow’s foresight – gives us a unique perspective on our industry that is trusted by over 600 customers across six continents. With regional hubs in Europe, Asia and the USA we’re perfectly placed to keep fleets flying and get deals done. That’s the AerFin way. That’s the way ahead.

Our continued expansion means that the role will be initially based in Caerphilly, relocating to our state-of-the-art HQ in Newport by end of the year.

About the role

We are looking for a VP Technical to join our Technical team. As part of a small team reporting to the SVP Technical, the VP Technical supports acquisitions, technical lease management, and trading of aircraft, engines & major assets through technical value assessments, purchase negotiation support, and sales/remarketing management and advice. Although primarily office-based, this role requires regular travel to meet with airlines, suppliers, and customers, as well as to attend key industry events.

If you have extensive experience in a Technical, Asset Management, or Commercial Procurement role within an Airline, MRO, or Leasing company, along with excellent communication skills and strong relationship-building abilities, we’d like to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and manage the Technical team, prioritising projects and allocating resources.
• Manage technical activities for aircraft and engine asset acquisition, including maintenance forecasts, valuations, and due diligence.
• Conduct comprehensive aircraft due diligence, including but not limited to technical records, aircraft & engine physical inspection, LLP BTB review, Borescope & MPA overview
• Manage engine lease or trade deliveries, returns, storage and transitions to lessees or buyers.
• Ensuring compliance with technical lease provisions, supporting aircraft purchases, and contributing to remarketing efforts. 
• Working knowledge of aviation legislation and OEM data to ensure compliance with all aspect of technical management.
• Travel internationally for aircraft and engine airworthiness record reviews and customer meetings.
• Negotiate contracts with Maintenance Repair Organizations and suppliers.
• Provide key stakeholder input on LOI documentation and sale agreements.
• Serve as a technical stakeholder for transaction management, advising senior leadership on acquisitions, trading and leasing assets.
• Identify and implement process improvements within AerFin’s operations.
• Collaborate with leadership to enhance business practices and promote a high-performance culture.
• Support the evaluation of future aircraft and engine acquisitions and manage the onboarding of major assets.
• Assist the Commercial team with exit strategy execution for major asset sales.
• Build and maintain relationships with the investor community, including leasing companies and financial institutions.
• Perform other tasks as directed by the SVP Technical.

Skills & Qualifications.

• Extensive experience in a Technical, Asset Management, or Commercial Procurement role within an Airline, MRO, or Leasing company, with a strong understanding of industry quality systems and requirements.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, and the Turbo Fan engine lifecycle
• In-depth knowledge of the aviation industry, including interactions with OEMs, airlines, and MROs.
• Awareness of market influences and the aviation market landscape.
• Comprehensive understanding of commercial aspects of aviation and their impact on asset valuations and operating costs.
• Proficient in IT, including spreadsheets and standard software like MS Word and Adobe PDF.
• Analytical and detail-oriented with accurate data handling.
• Ability to travel on short notice, valid passport and driving licence required
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, independent working style.
• Capable of presenting findings clearly and collaborating effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with EASA, FAA, and CAA regulations, including Part M, Part 145, and airworthiness record-keeping desirable

In return we offer:

• Discretionary Bonus Scheme 
• Volunteering Leave
• Life Assurance
• Pension Scheme
• Flexible working, ability to work between home and the office
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Scheme
• 27 days of annual with an option to buy or sell an additional 5 days per year
• Electric Vehicle Leasing Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan
• Social events and much more

We're actively reviewing applications and conducting interviews regularly. To ensure your consideration, please submit your application early. Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate is found, so don't delay in sending your CV today for immediate consideration.

AerFin is an equal opportunities employer, which cultivates opinion, listens to all views with respect, recognises people based on their merits without bias and embraces diversity.

(NB. we will not consider any CVs from agencies at this point, and will reach out to our PSL if required)