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In this role, you will play a critical part in leading the transactional legal input on finance and lease related matters, including:

• Negotiating, drafting, and managing aircraft lease and aircraft sale and purchase agreements, as well as associated documentation with original equipment manufacturers such as Airbus and Boeing.
• All areas of airline finance, including secured and unsecured financing (aircraft and non-aircraft), Islamic financing, revolving credit facilities, trade financing, swaps and derivatives, payment acquiring service agreements, and more.
• Nose to tail aircraft support from a legal perspective

Profile:

• Essential 8-12 years PQE
• Experience of general airline commercial and technical agreements desirable
• English or common law qualified (i.e. Australia, NZ, Ontario, South Africa, Irish)
• Can do attitude

This position offers a unique chance to work in a vibrant and fast-growing region, contributing to the success of a prominent player in the aviation industry. This position will be based in UAE.

Interested in this Legal position?

Please apply or enquire to:

Richael Gosling

Peak Performance Recruitment Ltd.

Email: richael@aircraftleasing.ie

Tel: +353 42 941 9663

Responsibilities: 

Requirements:

Peak Performance Recruitment is seeking a commercially driven aviation professional to lead operator coverage, customer origination and aircraft remarketing activity across the EMEA region. This role is focused on developing relationships with cargo operators and airlines, identifying fleet and capacity requirements and executing lease, sale, acquisition and remarketing opportunities for freighter and converted freighter assets.

The successful candidate will bring strong connectivity across cargo operators and airlines in Europe, the Middle East and Africa and the ability to work across commercial, technical, legal and finance functions to deliver disciplined, value-accretive transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead coverage of cargo airlines across EMEA, originating opportunities and deepening key relationships.
• Build direct operator relationships to identify fleet needs and placement opportunities.
• Drive leasing, trading and remarketing activity aligned with portfolio objectives.
• Support freighter placements by matching assets to operator demand.
• Track market trends and operator strategies to guide targeting.
• Work cross-functionally to structure and execute disciplined transactions.
• Present clear, insight-led recommendations for approval.
• Represent the platform with customers and at industry events.

What We Are Looking For

• Proven experience across cargo aviation, commercial aviation, leasing or asset management, with strong EMEA market exposure.
• Track record of originating and closing leasing, trading and remarketing transactions.
• Established network across EMEA cargo operators and airlines.
• Sound commercial judgement, balancing growth with risk.
• Strong cross cultural stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel across EMEA.

Experience and Background

• 10+ years’ experience across cargo aviation, finance or aircraft leasing.
• Strong track record working with EMEA airlines and operators.
• Degree required; relevant advanced qualifications are a plus.

Apply: 

Colm Patrick Cunningham

Peak Performance Recruitment Ltd.
Specialist to the Aircraft Leasing & Finance Industry 
Email: colm@aircraftleasing.ie
Tel:  +353 42 941 9722

Mob: +353 87 358 1336

We are looking for an experienced treasury operations professional to join a growing finance function. This role will support the management of funding arrangements and work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure treasury processes run smoothly and effectively.

The successful candidate will help oversee treasury operations, reporting processes, cash flow activity, and compliance monitoring across a range of funding structures, ensuring strong controls and clear governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly funding structure cash flows, waterfalls, and related processes.

• Manage relationships with external service providers and operational partners.

• Coordinate lender, banking, trustee, and regulatory reporting requirements where applicable.

• Monitor facility performance, cash flows, and compliance obligations, escalating risks as needed.

• Perform loan reconciliations and support lender information requests.

• Monitor daily cash movements and optimise surplus cash balances.

• Oversee debt-related cash settlements and payments.

• Review financing documentation, operational requirements, and transaction cash flows to support accurate execution.

• Support new funding activity, refinancing processes, and ongoing programme management.

• Work with finance teams to support reporting, reconciliations, audits, and funding-related analysis.

• Maintain treasury policies, procedures, and a robust control environment while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Experience required

• Experience in treasury operations, structured finance, corporate treasury, funding operations, or a related finance operations role.

• Experience in aircraft leasing or aviation finance

• Understanding of debt facilities, cash flow waterfalls, covenant monitoring, funding structures, and liability management.

• Experience managing third-party service providers and external stakeholders.

• Knowledge of cash management, banking operations, and liquidity processes.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Apply to: barry@aircraftleasing.ie

A growing aircraft leasing platform is seeking an Asset Management Analyst to support the day-to-day management of a commercial aircraft portfolio.

The role covers lease administration, billing, compliance monitoring, lessee coordination, portfolio reporting and data management, working closely with internal finance, technical, legal and commercial teams.

This is a hands-on opportunity for a commercially minded analyst with strong attention to detail and experience in aircraft leasing, lease administration or aviation asset management.

Key responsibilities:

• Administer aircraft leases, key obligations, notices and contractual deliverables.
• Prepare and monitor billing, receivables, maintenance reserve claims and related reconciliations.
• Coordinate with lessees and internal stakeholders on portfolio matters.
• Track compliance requirements, asset data, lease records and reporting outputs.
• Maintain accurate data in the lease management system and support process improvements.

Required Experience:

• Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience in aircraft leasing, portfolio management, lease administration or aviation asset management.
• Experience with an aircraft lease management system is required.
• Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident working with lease documents, billing data, compliance trackers and portfolio reports.
• Experience with Excel and reporting tools e.g. Power BI.
• Clear communicator who can work effectively with internal teams and external counterparties.

Apply: barry@aircraftleasing.ie

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior technical aviation professional who enjoys working across transactions, asset management and aircraft transitions.

A rapidly growing aircraft leasing platform focused on modern narrowbody aircraft is seeking a Technical Director to join its expanding technical team.

This is a high-impact role offering broad exposure across aircraft and engine acquisitions, deliveries, redeliveries, lease management, technical asset management and portfolio value optimisation. Working closely with commercial, remarketing and investment teams, you will play a key role in protecting and enhancing the value of a growing fleet of aviation assets.

As Technical Director, you will lead technical activities throughout the asset lifecycle, supporting aircraft and engine transactions, lease negotiations, maintenance oversight and transition management. You will work with airlines, MRO providers, OEMs and technical service partners worldwide while providing technical expertise that supports investment and asset management decisions.

This role offers significant visibility within a fast-growing lessor and would suit an experienced technical professional looking to broaden their influence across both technical and commercial aspects of the leasing industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical aspects of aircraft deliveries, redeliveries and onboarding.
• Negotiate technical lease and return conditions.
• Evaluate end-of-lease requirements and costs.
• Review leases to protect asset value and identify cost-effective solutions.
• Support aircraft and engine investment decisions.
• Provide technical asset information to Marketing and Remarketing teams.
• Monitor key value drivers, including ADs, SBs and fleet demographics.
• Manage configuration changes and regulatory requirements across FAA, EASA and CAAC jurisdictions.
• Review engine records, technical audits and delivery documentation.
• Support fleet management, including shop visits, costs and technical issues.
• Witness shop visits, deliveries and redeliveries internationally.
• Travel internationally as required.

What We’re Looking For

• Engineering degree; A&P licence advantageous.
• 10+ years of relevant aviation experience.
• Strong experience with aircraft/engine leasing, acquisitions or technical asset management.
• Experience negotiating technical lease and purchase provisions.
• Strong commercial, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multinational environment.
• Fluent English; additional languages advantageous.
• Strong Microsoft Office/IT skills.
• Self-directed, flexible and comfortable working under pressure.

Interested? Apply now or send your CV to colm@aircraftleasing.ie.

Sales Director Europe – Aircraft Parts

Location: Europe - Remote

The Company

We are partnering with a fast-growing aircraft parts company that prides itself on being one of the most dynamic and rapidly expanding businesses in the global aviation aftermarket.

Due to continued growth, they are now seeking an experienced Senior Sales Executive to join their high-performing team.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the company’s ambitious growth plans. You will be responsible for driving sales, strengthening existing relationships, and developing new business across top-tier airline accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to drive revenue growth
• Manage and grow relationships with major airline customers
• Leverage existing network and industry contacts to generate new business
• Negotiate commercial agreements and close high-value deals
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure excellent customer service

Requirements

• Proven track record in aviation parts sales or a related sector
• Strong, established relationships with tier-one airlines and MROs within Europe
• Demonstrated success in achieving and exceeding sales targets
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Highly motivated with a proactive, results-driven mindset

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to join a company with rapid growth and strong market momentum
• Competitive compensation package with performance-driven incentives
• A dynamic and entrepreneurial working environment
• Real career progression within a scaling global business

How to Apply

For further information on this position please contact Ashling O'Malley, contact details below. All applications are treated with the strictest confidence.

Ashling O'Malley
Peak Performance Recruitment Ltd.
Specialist to the Aircraft Aftermarket & Leasing Industry

Email: ashling@aircraftleasing.ie
Tel: +353 42 961 7120
MB: +353 87 217 3310

www.aircraftleasing.ie

The pricing position plays a vital role by driving informed decision making within key business areas. The role is focused on providing pricing analysis of aircraft lease and sale transactions to ensure strategic and tactical decision-making, general market information and analytics and specific campaign presentations and pitches. The successful candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills and be self-motivated to work in a dynamic, exciting and challenging environment.

Location: Middle East

Responsibilities

• Through the deal approval process, provide timely pricing and underwriting analysis of transactions including aircraft trading, leasing transactions
• Ensure an accurate flow of information to and from front line executives and assist in driving transactions to a commercially informed conclusion in a timely fashion
• Create financial models to analyse non-standard transactions.
• Provide project support to include research, data manipulation / analysis and presentation production
• Conduct market and competitor research in the evaluation of potential aircraft leasing opportunities
• Maintain a solid understanding of the underlying business models and aircraft requirements of customers and potential customers.
• Maintain ongoing contact with customers, competitors and suppliers to ensure collective knowledge and information on airlines is current, including business plans, financial statements, market analysis and industry reports.
• Engage with management in the debate and pricing analysis of airline credits.
• Provide underwriting support to projects, initiatives, and management decisions
• Populate slides, charts, or sections in corporate memos and presentations

Educational/ experience

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Finance, Business, Engineering, or Aerospace
• 2+ years’ experience in a similar pricing analysis position within an aircraft lessor or airline, or in either management, consulting, or banking with a focus on these industries is essential.

Apply:

Colm Cunningham | colm@aircraftleasing.ie

Peak Performance Recruitment

Head of Asset Management – CFM Engines

Amsterdam, Netherlands | Hybrid (3 days in office)

Our client is a fast-growing MRO in Amsterdam. They're hiring a Head of Asset Management to lead their CFM engine team.

In this leadership role you'll combine deep technical engine knowledge with commercial decision-making. You'll own the P&L across the full engine lifecycle, from buying engines to leasing, rebuilding, tearing down and selling them.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 5–6 experienced asset managers covering trading, shop visit management, workscoping and teardowns
• Set the asset strategy for a portfolio of about 30–40 CFM56-5B, CFM56-7B and CF34 engines, both leased and non-leased
• Own the P&L for the portfolio, including annual targets for buying teardown and green-time engines and for engine sales revenue
• Decide what happens to engines returning from lease: rebuild, tear down, sell as a run-out engine, or split into modules, and whether to re-lease or sell
• Manage the purchase, lease and sale of used engines and engine material
• Oversee shop visits, including table inspections, material planning, and time and cost control
• Supervise teardowns and manage part repairs with third-party vendors
• Protect and maximise the residual value of assets under management
• Build trusted relationships with airlines, MROs, traders and lessors worldwide

Your profile

• Detailed technical knowledge of CFM56-5B/-7B and/or CF34 engines.
• A background in an airline, MRO, engine trading or teardown/used-parts business
• Experience leading and motivating a small team
• A commercial mindset and strong negotiation skills. Experience negotiating the technical side of purchase and sale agreements is an advantage
• A degree in aviation, engineering or business, or equivalent industry experience
• Fluent English. Other languages are a plus. SAP experience is beneficial
• Willing to relocate to the Netherlands and travel about 20% of the time

What's on offer

• Competitive salary plus an annual bonus
• A relocation lump sum
• Hybrid working, 3 days a week in the Amsterdam office
• 8% holiday pay
• A senior role in a stable, growing business with a strong reputation in the market and within its group

How to Apply

For further information on this position please contact Ashling O'Malley, contact details below. All applications are treated with the strictest confidence.

Ashling O'Malley
Peak Performance Recruitment Ltd.
Specialist to the Aircraft Leasing & Finance Industry

Email: ashling@aircraftleasing.ie
Tel: +353 42 961 7120
MB: +353 87 217 3310
www.aircraftleasing.ie

A commercially focused opportunity to manage aircraft and engine assets across the full ownership cycle. The role offers direct responsibility for protecting asset value, reducing risk and identifying opportunities to enhance portfolio returns.

KEY DUTIES WILL INCLUDE

• Manage fleet assets, maintenance planning and budgets for aircraft and engine events.
• Maximise lessor rights, revenue and asset value throughout each lease.
• Identify remarketing opportunities, monetise dormant assets and minimise downtime.
• Develop portfolio models and forward plans supporting asset allocation, sales and transitions.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• At least 10 years’ relevant experience.
• Strong commercial judgement supported by aircraft and engine technical knowledge.
• This position will be based in Chicago
• Experience projecting asset condition, maintenance exposure and future costs.
• Advanced Excel capability and the ability to work independently across commercial, technical and legal teams.

To discuss this opportunity in confidence, please contact:

Richael Gosling

richael@aircraftleasing.ie

Peak Performance Recruitment are working with an established company to appoint a Finance Director to be based out of their Fiumicino (Rome) office.

The role will have responsibility for the company’s financial operations, including month-end close, financial reporting, cash flow, budgeting, cost accounting, AP/AR and financial controls. The successful candidate will work closely with senior management, external accounting partners and banking providers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage month-end closing and preparation of accurate financial statements.
• Work closely with the external accounting firm, particularly on tax provisions.
• Manage cash flow and provide financial reporting to senior management.
• Lead cost accounting and manufacturing controlling activities.
• Manage relationships with third-party banking providers.
• Establish and maintain planning and budgeting processes.
• Oversee A/P, purchase orders, petty cash and employee expenses.
• Liaise with payroll providers regarding accounting and third-party payments.
• Manage A/R, including billing, cash receipts and aged receivables.
• Safeguard company assets and maintain an accurate fixed asset register.
• Monitor and analyse monthly expenses.
• Monitor and improve ERP processes and set-up.
• Assist with contract reviews where required.
• Work collaboratively across all areas of the business.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• CPA equivalent qualification – strong requirement.
• Approximately 5+ years of relevant accounting experience.
• Minimum 2 years with a globally recognised audit firm, such as Big Four, Grant Thornton or BDO.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience within aviation, transportation or manufacturing/parts supply is highly desirable.
• Experience working for a US public company.
• Strong knowledge of revenue recognition.
• Forecasting and budgeting experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Office and Excel skills.
• ERP implementation experience would be advantageous.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Strong financial analysis and reporting skills.

Personal Competencies:

• Immediately available.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• High standards of honesty and integrity.
• Comfortable creating and implementing new processes.

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Fiumicino, Rome | Italy

Working Hours: Monday to Friday

Apply now or reach out to Colm for a confidential discussion:
? colm@aircraftleasing.ie

Peak Performance Recruitment is working with a client to recruit an Engine Investment Analyst to support aircraft and engine investments, valuations and transactions.

This role is suited to an experienced professional with strong financial modelling, valuation and commercial aviation market expertise.

? Connecticut, USA | On-site | Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Manage investments from underwriting and due diligence through to closing and disposition.

• Build financial models to assess aircraft and engine acquisitions, sales, leases and portfolio investments.

• Conduct financial and lessee due diligence.

• Analyse market values, lease rates, residual values and investment returns.

• Assess engine pricing, maintenance condition, market trends and asset performance.

• Monitor portfolio performance and provide investment recommendations to senior management.

• Support commercial negotiations and prepare investment reports and presentations.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in investment banking, equity research, aircraft leasing, aviation lending or private equity.

• Proven experience in commercial aircraft and/or engine pricing and valuation.

• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills, with advanced Excel proficiency.

• Excellent commercial judgement and communication skills.

• Proficiency in PowerPoint and Word.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering or a related field.

Apply Now

Interested in exploring this opportunity? Apply now or contact Colm Cunningham at colm@aircraftleasing.ie.

This is an important role within the commercial team of an international aviation leasing business. The role will support a growing multi-regional trading team in their aircraft leasing and trading objectives with a primary focus on engine strategy, LOI and lease inputs in relation to engine life management for new and used aircraft in the green-time/end of life channels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationship with airlines, aircraft lessors and engine MRO providers in the Americas region
• Take ownership of engine related aspects of trading, LOI/lease negotiations, asset monitoring, transition and repossession projects, and sales / part-out.
• Manage and develop innovative solutions to maximize asset value of engine and APUs for all stages of an engine life cycle
• Constantly review technical information from lessees, OEMs, vendors, regulatory authorities and other industry sources
• Identify issues affecting asset values, transition activities, lessee compliance with lease agreement and company exposure to lessee default.
• Benchmark engine and APU related maintenance costs, setting standards for engine and APU maintenance reserve values.
• Monitor on-lease engine and APU assets for issues which may affect the residual value of powerplants or aircraft.
• Support aircraft placements and sales with lessees through the negotiation of technical provisions of LOIs and lease agreements
• Manage on-lease engine and APU assets work plans, including the review of shop reports and engine records

Required experience

• 10+ years’ experience in a sales/marketing role within commercial aircraft engine leasing.
• A wide network of contacts with airlines, MRO and lessors.
• Experience in reviewing lease contracts and interpreting key terms in regard to rental and maintenance payments.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Candidates must have good interpersonal skills and an ability to be a strong team player operating in a dynamic and results-driven environment including working across multiple time-zones and jurisdictions
• The ideal candidate will be dynamic, entrepreneurial and open to international travel
• Strong critical thinking/problem solving ability, presentation skills and project management skills