Peak Performance Jobs

This lessor is well established with strong financial backing and are offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced aircraft leasing lawyer in their Dublin location

Selected Duties

• Review, draft and lead negotiations of contracts associated with the sale, lease and acquisition of new and used commercial aircraft assets
• Manage compliance requirements to ensure adherence to legal and risk management policies
• Advise on appropriate contractual actions to ensure compliance with corporate policy and strategy
• Work closely with senior management to develop and refine internal processes and procedures

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Qualified lawyer with 5+ years post qualification experience in aircraft leasing or in an aviation finance focuseed law practice
• Must have transactional experience in aircraft leasing
• Self motivated and available for travel

Apply or enquire in strict confidence to

Barry Long

Peak Performance

barry@aircraftleasing.ie

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of consecutive experience related to aircraft and/or engine leasing. Individuals who currently work for an airline leasing department, aircraft and engine lessors or engine MRO lease division preferred.
• Experience working for a company or education in an English speaking country preferred.
• Excellent relationship with Chinese airline customers, highly skilled in dealing with senior managers of Chinese airlines, and a good reputation in the China aviation market will be important.
• Understanding of and experience with the following aircraft and engine types: A320ceo, A320neo, B737NG, B737max, A330, A350, B777-300, B787, E190 and CFM56- 7B/5B, Leap, GTF, GE90, CF34, GEnx, etc.
• Experience with and knowledge of basic financial affairs, accounting, asset finance, tax, customs and other regulatory issues relevant to leasing assets in China.
• Experience with and knowledge of basic legal and contract affairs, including familiarity with aircraft and engine lease agreements.
• Fluent in spoken and written English and Chinese.
• Demonstrable track record in sales and marketing in China.
• Ability to travel frequently, both inside and outside of China.

Apply:

For further information on this position please contact

Barry Long

barry@aircraftleasing.ie

An excellent opportunity to join an international aircraft operating lessor with strong financials, focused on aircraft trading, asset management and leasing new technology aircraft.

Responsibilities:

• Review, negotiate and finalise documentation in support of aircraft leasing, financing and trading transactions
• Provide guidance on transaction structure ensuring documentation is completed in a timely manner;
• Provide legal guidance in relation to aircraft lease restructuring and repossession issues.
• Review legal contracts relating to the day-to-day operations of the company and ensure compliance of executed contracts
• Manage external legal counsel
• Support Head of Legal as required with improvement of internal policies, procedures and systems

Requirements:

• Qualified lawyer with 5+ years’ PQE at an aviation finance focused law firm, aircraft lessor or financial institution
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills and an ability to meet deadlines under pressure
• Commercially astute, with high levels of energy and the ability to operate independently and lead projects.

For further information on this position please contact:

Barry Long

+353 87 987 1130

barry@aircraftleasing.ie

The successful candidate will have prior experience working within aviation finance and will be familiar with the range of product offerings/type of deal structures offered in aircraft leasing. 

Exceptional Financial Modelling skills are essential for success in this position and a skills assessment will be conducted during the interview process

Main Responsibilities:

• Complete transaction modelling in the pricing of aircraft lease purchase, sale & lease transactions
• Assist with the analysis of investor returns
• Analysis and pricing of funding costs
• Support  restructuring projects

Key Requirements & Attributes:

• Degree qualified with relevant sector experience
• The ideal candidate will have minimum 3-5 years’ experience in either aviation or aircraft leasing
• Knowledge of credit risk and legal aspects of aviation finance.
• Excellent numerical and analytical ability with strong financial modelling skills in Excel
• Attention to detail and accuracy is essential
• Strong team player, proactive and self-motivated
• Highly organized, flexible, ability to work within tight timeframes

Apply:

For further information on this position please enquire in confidence to:

Barry Long

Tel:        +353 42 9419 661

Email:    barry@aircraftleasing.ie

The role will work together with senior lawyers in advising senior executives, board of directors and stakeholders on all customer-facing legal issues, including commercial transactions, litigation, and regulatory matters. The Legal department is responsible for structuring, drafting and negotiating a wide range of cross-border transactional agreements in the Americas region, including aircraft and engine lease contracts, restructuring arrangements, lease novations, sale and purchase agreements, engine exchange agreements and aircraft maintenance agreements. The Legal department also manages litigation and contractual disputes, oversees external counsel, and advises on compliance and regulatory matters. To succeed, the applicant must be detail-oriented, highly organized and self-starting, and must thrive in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities include:

• Structure and draft cross-border transactional agreements including aircraft and engine lease contracts, restructuring arrangements, novations, sale and purchase agreements, engine exchange agreements, aircraft maintenance agreements and all other day-to-day agreements.
• Manage litigation and contractual disputes involving airline bankruptcies, equipment repossessions and collection matters.
• Manage and coordinate the work of external counsel in diverse foreign jurisdictions.
• Advise on compliance and regulatory matters and all other legal matters incidental to business, including FCPA and export controls, aviation insurance and corporate governance matters

Required Experience

• At least 1 year of experience at a major law firm
• Transactional or litigation background
• Strong academic and professional background
• Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience in drafting and directly negotiating legal documents
• Able to translate legal issues and concepts into layman's terms
• Comfortable in public speaking settings
• Proficient word processing skills
• Enthusiastic for international travel
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to handle multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
• Extraordinary attention to overall quality of the final product
• Examines the status quo and considers how to improve it

Apply to barry@aircraftleasing.ie

About the Position

Responsible for the overall development, strategy, management and execution of debt strategy reporting directly to executive management. The candidate will directly manage deals through each stage of its lifecycle including the marketing, LOI negotiation, due diligence support, documentation, funding and closing, portfolio management and repayment for each debt transaction.

Duties will include:

• Support and execute firm’s debt strategy and origination efforts
• Build and maintain relationships with current and potential debt partners
• Support underwriting team with debt assumptions and feedback
• Lead all debt underwriting from initial marketing to documentation and closing
• Project manage internal and external legal resources to close financing transactions while meeting business requirements
• Oversee debt portfolio management and liaise with finance department on all debt reporting requirements and issue management
• Support senior management as needed with ad hoc analyses and materials

Knowledge, skills and experience required:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 5 years of experience in aviation structured finance and/or investment underwriting of aviation assets
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Advanced modeling experience and understanding of both debt and equity considerations
• Effective communicator with experience in cross functionally leveraging other teams
• Ability to multi-task and project management multiple deals to a result while meeting tight deadlines and targets

Please apply or enquire to:

For further information on this position please contact

Richael Gosling

Peak Performance Recruitment

Ph: +353 42 941 9663

Email: richael@aircraftleasing.ie

Overview:

• Play a key role in directing new business development, key client acquisition and aircraft divestments for an international aircraft leasing company with strong backing and sustainable growth plans

Selected Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain relationships with airlines globally
• Place new aircraft by originating placement opportunities for leasing & trading with airline operators
• Place on lease used off-lease aircraft with airlines or sell them to airlines, leasing companies or part-out companies
• Source SLB opportunities
• Originate aircraft or engine trading opportunities
• Assist in developing and refining the firm’s overall vision, mission and strategic plan
• Oversee the development and implementation of a business development strategy
• Actively monitor and review current and prospective client strategies
• Assist to develop and implement key client acquisition strategies
• Oversee the negotiation and closure of complex cross-border transactions
• Support positive relationship management with aircraft vendors
• Contribute to lease and deal pricing, industry research and data/credit analysis.

Required Experience

• 12-15 years or more experience in aviation related business including time spent within the business development function of an aircraft leasing company
• A track record of placing new and used commercial aircraft with commercial airlines

Apply:

For further information on this position please apply to:

Barry Long

+353 87 987 1130

barry@aircraftleasing.ie

Tax Advisory - Aviation Finance

We are seeking a Tax Manager to join a team of leading tax consulting professionals to work exclusively on advisory projects within aviation finance for private equity investors, funds, aircraft lessors and airlines. This position offers unrivaled benefits and growth potential.

Selected responsibilities:

• Provide international transactional support and cross border tax advice.
• Provide structuring advice for international investors and assist in the structuring and establishment of Irish based leasing platforms.
• Complete detailed jurisdictional analyses for a varied client portfolio with the opportunity to grow your own portfolio
• Work on tax planning projects for clients, including the development of new product and service offerings.
• Develop deep client and business relationships, participating in a variety of consultancy projects.

Required experience:

• At least 5 years’ experience in Tax consulting.
• AITI/CTA Qualified (or qualified by experience) with a strong academic record.
• Experience in the Aviation Finance industry preferred.

Apply:

Barry Long

barry@aircraftleasing.ie

+353429419661

This is an important and varied role with a growing aviation finance platform.

Responsibilities include:

• Gathering and filing of all deal documents post closing
• Managing the internal deal execution process ensuring all relevant covenants are in place
• Ensuring compliance with loan covenants and regulatory obligations
• Managing all contract events in a timely manner, including:

1. Letter of credit renewals and review
2. Insurance renewals
3. Financial reviews
4. Eurocontrol payments

• Responding to ad hoc customer requests in a timely manner and coordinating any internal actions and approvals required across the organisation
• Managing the KYC process.
• Supporting the marketing teams with documentation queries
• Providing contract and customer updates and reports to other teams and management as required
• Keeping files on technical status of assets
• Ensuring accuracy of filing of amendments and communication of same to team
• Keeping track of NDAs, term sheets etc.
• Ensuring all deal data is easily accessible to marketing and the rest of the team
• Ad hoc responsibilities as would be associated with a growing company

Required Experience:

• 2-3 years in a similar role, in an aviation environment
• Excellent organisational and communication skills (written and oral)
• Great attention to detail with strong numeracy skills
• Ability to create and maintain excellent internal and external relationships
• A positive team approach, capable of working on own initiative
• Ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and escalate issues
• Process oriented but with a flexible approach
• Excellent PC skills (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Apply:

For further information on this position please contact

Barry Long

barry@aircraftleasing.ie

The SVP Sales is responsible for trading aircraft and engine component inventory by means of exchange, loan and sale.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop business relationships with customers to maximize trading opportunities and revenue growth
• Work closely with senior management to provide overall leadership in achieving profit and growth objectives
• Oversee end of life aircraft business operations driving sales and pipeline development to assure operational profitability
• Provide overall strategic sales direction to the end-of-life aircraft sales team.
• Instill a sense of urgency within the sales and business development team to capture new opportunities and rapidly convert to real revenue and profit
• Build and maintain solid relationships with key customers and stakeholders
• Networking throughout the industry to promote the company’s brand
• Grow and develop the customer base of airlines, MROs, and other companies in the business of buying & selling aircraft components.
• Assist in the evaluation of candidate asset acquisitions to drive further growth in the core business.
• Consistently champion the company brand, values, people values and community initiatives, demonstrating the vision for others, and acting as a role model both internally and externally.

Qualifications & Experience

• Excellent commercial aircraft and engine component knowledge and trading experience is essential
• International sales experience and knowledge of global cultures
• Must be numerate and accurate with the ability to meet deadlines
• Self-motivated and flexible with the ability to succeed in a busy environment.

Apply: barry@aircraftleasing.ie

The Position:

This position will be responsible for management of the day-to-day operations of the human resources function globally. This role will also have the opportunity to develop new policies and procedures and make their mark on the culture of a growing firm. 

Duties will include:

• Full ownership of the payroll process, ensuring both accuracy and timeliness
• Preparing source documentation needed for new hires, or effective changes in pay, status, or benefits
• Managing all recruiting efforts globally
• Managing sensitive and confidential matters like personnel relations, employee relations, and organizational changes, planning and protecting the security of information, data and files
• Responding to and putting through various queries from managers and employees, and from other agencies or departments
• Coordinating in volunteer and staff training events or programs and recommending resources, as needed
• Keeping up current issues and matters in the organization related to HR department
• Administering and monitoring new hire orientation programs
• Managing the annual employee performance appraisal process
• Updating and/ or creation of all HR policies and procedures

Job Requirements, Qualifications, & Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience
• SPHR or PHR is a plus
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Effective communicator verbally as well as through writing skills
• Able to deliver effective results, meet tight deadlines and targets
• Ability to multi-task and meet high expectations

Please apply or enquire to:

For further information on this position please contact

Richael Gosling

Peak Performance Recruitment

Ph: +353 42 941 9663

Email: richael@aircraftleasing.ie

• Oversee the technical aspects of passenger to freighter conversion programs, making recommendations as to which STC providers and MROs to utilize based upon detailed understanding of the program differences, operator preferences and freighter market dynamics.
• Assist and coordinate with the technical department with passenger and cargo aircraft deliveries, redeliveries, and lease transitions, with a focus on value maximization, cost optimization; establishing and managing to a budget for this activity
• Facilitate commercial objectives related to technical matters during acquisitions, lease returns, and lease placements of both aircraft and engines
• Provide technical matters input to lease, sale and purchase agreements, including the defining of delivery, and redelivery conditions, and translate technical issues into commercial decisions to meet investment objectives
• Assist with cockpit, cabin, airframe modification decisions and oversight, including upgrades or maintenance, for fleet transitions and remarketing requirements
• Stay up-to-date and informed on forward looking trends on commercial engines and aircraft technical issues, Service Bulletins, Airworthiness Directives, etc.
• Develop and enhance relationships with airlines, OEMs, MROs, engineering providers and suppliers internationally
• Advise on maintenance facility capabilities and arrange and negotiate engineering and airworthiness support services to ensure on time (re)-deliveries within approved budgets
• Management of technical subcontractors and liaison with OEMs, MROs, and regulatory authorities.

Required Experience

• 5+ years managing aircraft lease return activity on behalf of a lessor or airline or transitioning aircraft between operators for a lessor
• Experience negotiating the technical provisions of aircraft lease contracts
• Experience managing budgets for aircraft transition and modification projects
• Bachelors degree
• Experience identifying trends related to technical developments that affect asset value and marketability in conjunction with commercial or investment decision making is preferred
• Broad knowledge of aircraft, maintenance, and regulatory requirements with the ability to understand the details and judge the airworthiness and commercial impact of the topics

Apply to barry@aircraftleasing.ie 

Job Title:          Snr Contracts Manager

Location:           Miami, Florida

Reports to:        Head of Contracts Management

JOB SUMMARY

The Contracts Management Department manages high monetary value transactions, enforces contract compliance, and fosters strong client relationships vital to the company’s continued success. Working in a dynamic and challenging environment, the position is responsible for directing all related aspects of assigned accounts and transactions, managing the company and client compliance with the terms of the contract, corporate policies, and government regulations. This position is engaged in, among other things, ensuring agreements are accurately managed, liaising with internal departments, deal team members and external stakeholders to ensure thorough execution of the lease terms, managing delivery, return, and sales transactions, maintaining information in the corporate database and monitoring customer receivables. To succeed, the applicant must pay meticulous attention to detail, exercise strong communication skills in English, be client-focused, and be adept at managing multiple, competing priorities simultaneously. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Monitor agreement stipulations and requirements as well as track critical events, in line with the terms of the agreement and policies and procedures in order to ensure contract compliance with the various aircraft agreements (Lease, Sale and Purchase);
• Interact with airline clients and third-party buyers, check and prepare certain Conditions Precedent documents (“CPs”) and reconcile any outstanding receivables, as outlined in the contract and per P&P’s, in order to ensure successful delivery, redelivery and sale of aircraft in accordance with the contractual agreements.  Attend delivery events with our OEMs.
• Project manage the recordation and integrity of all relevant lease and portfolio information in the company’s corporate management system, in order to make all contractual data available company wide.  Perform intra-departmental audit checks on contract populations; prepare and distribute reports in order to analyze aircraft and contract data. Provide input to the design and implementation of database and software applications and conduct testing thereof.
• Work closely with the Risk and Leasing Departments in mapping the strategy for the management of challenged airline accounts including, but not limited to, the collection of outstanding receivables, preparing and delivering Notices of Default, customer-facing workouts such as debt restructuring, all with the aim of protecting the assumed economic gains throughout the life of the lease;
• Manage the negotiation and issuance of Letters of Credit ensuring the ongoing terms and validity remain in accordance with the terms of the lease agreement and company P&P’s. Manage and, where required, travel to the bank for drawdown;
• Manage department and/or corporate compliance projects, e.g. Cape Town Registrations through the International Registry, Eurocontrol, UCC filings, Customs, Sarbanes-Oxley (Sox) Audits, register and / or deregister aircraft using knowledge of specific aviation authority requirements, lead and coordinate intra-department and team projects;
• Develop and implement department P&Ps; and
• Lead and mentor junior staff; assist in recruitment and selection process and with the training of personnel.

Appy or enquire to:

Barry Long

Peak Performance Recruitment Ltd.
barry@aircraftleasing.ie

+353 87 987 1130

www.aircraftleasing.ie

Our client is an international aircraft leasing company with strong shareholder backing.  This role will be based in Dublin after an initial period in Hong Kong.

Seeking strong and steady growth, they are aiming to hire a VP level airline marketing professional who will have the following selected responsibilities:

The role

•  Coverage of airlines in a designated region

• Originating and executing aircraft remarketing opportunities, SLBs, lease extensions etc.

•  Supporting the wider team with transaction structuring.

•  Liaise with internal and external teams to ensure swift resolution of any issues

Required Experience

•  Relevant Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years’ experience in a similar role within an aircraft leasing business

•  Excellent Microsoft Office skills

•  Excellent written and spoken English

•  Ability to take responsibility and lead projects.

Please apply in confidence to barry@aircraftleasing.ie

We are seeking a Tax Manager to join a team of leading tax consulting professionals to work exclusively on advisory projects within aviation finance for private equity investors, funds, aircraft lessors and airlines. This position offers unrivaled benefits and growth potential.

Selected responsibilities:

? Provide international transactional support and cross border tax advice.

? Provide structuring advice for international investors and assist in the structuring and establishment of Irish based leasing platforms.

? Complete detailed jurisdictional analyses for a varied client portfolio with the opportunity to grow your own portfolio

? Work on tax planning projects for clients, including the development of new product and service offerings.

? Develop deep client and business relationships, participating in a variety of consultancy projects.

Required experience:

? At least 5 years’ experience in Tax consulting.

? AITI/CTA Qualified (or qualified by experience) with a strong academic record.

? Experience in the Aviation Finance industry preferred.

For further details, please apply to barry@aircraftleasing.ie

The role will work together with senior lawyers in advising senior executives, board of directors and stakeholders on all customer-facing legal issues, including commercial transactions, litigation, and regulatory matters.

Responsibilities

• Structure and draft cross-border transactional agreements including aircraft and engine lease contracts, restructuring arrangements, novations, sale and purchase agreements, engine exchange agreements, aircraft maintenance agreements and all other day-to-day agreements
• Manage litigation and contractual disputes involving airline bankruptcies, equipment repossessions and collection matters
• Manage and coordinate the work of external counsel in diverse foreign jurisdictions
• Advise on compliance and regulatory matters and all other legal matters, including FCPA and export controls, aviation insurance and corporate governance matters

Required Experience

• At least 1 year of experience at a major law firm
• Transactional or litigation background
• Strong academic and professional background
• Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience in drafting and directly negotiating legal documents
• Able to translate legal issues and concepts into layman's terms
• Comfortable in public speaking settings
• Proficient word processing skills
• Enthusiastic for international travel
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to handle multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
• Extraordinary attention to overall quality of the final product
• Examines the status quo and considers how to improve it

Apply to barry@aircraftleasing.ie 

The Contracts Management Department manages high monetary value transactions, enforces contract compliance, and fosters strong client relationships vital to continued success. Working in a dynamic and challenging environment, the Administrative Assistant provides support to assigned Contract Managers and the Regional Head of Contracts Management and aids in the management of lease and related contracts. This position is engaged in, among other things, completing normal administrative duties, assisting with document preparation and organizing transaction documents. To succeed, the Administrative Assistant must pay meticulous attention to detail, exercise strong communication skills, take initiative, be client-focused, and be adept at managing multiple, competing priorities simultaneously.  

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute reports for weekly team meetings;
• Assist the team in responding to lease information inquiries from other departments;
• Produce a variety of documents, mail, letters and presentation materials;
• Responsible for organizing meetings, coordinating flights, accommodation and visas for the regional Contracts team;
• Process invoices and prepare expense claim reports;
• Update and maintain accurate information in company database;
• Create and update spreadsheets for internal tracking purposes;
• Provide support to the Contracts Managers in the preparation of delivery, redelivery and sale transaction documentation;
• Monitor receipt of airline clients’ conditions precedent obligations;
• Work with the company’s Corporate Secretary to arrange for execution of transaction documents;
• Coordinate filings and registration of aircraft in various jurisdictions and aviation authorities;
• Organize and collate transaction documents and coordinate with Records department to file same in company’s document management system;
• Coordinate document legalization including notarization and apostilling;
• Manage assets on the International Registry and run search certificates;
• Prepare and manage import / export documents;
• Assist with the management of corporate, intra-department, and team projects;
• Save and maintain records in the company’s document management system;

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience
• 1-2 years of corporate experience
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Working knowledge of databases and document management systems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in business English and ability to communicate with all levels of management
• Aptitude for working in teams
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to handle multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Attentive to overall quality of the final product.
• Flexible, self-starting, and tenacious with an exceptional aptitude for dealing with ambiguity.
• Able to excel in high-stress situations.
• Comfortable dealing with diverse, and at times challenging, personalities.

On Offer

• Challenging job in a dynamic business environment
• Interesting and highly skilled colleagues with different backgrounds from all over the world
• An opportunity to become part of the dynamic world of aircraft finance
• An attractive employment package with a competitive salary and excellent working conditions

Apply to barry@aircraftleasing.ie

A midsized commercial aircraft leasing company is currently looking to secure a VP Technical to be part of their team in Dublin. 

The VP Technical will be responsible for the asset management of Aircraft within the portfolio and will be integrated across all transactions to safeguard transferability and aircraft residual value.

• Negotiation and drafting technical aspects of LOIs and leases
• Negotiation of maintenance reserves rates, delivery and redelivery conditions, ensuring the lessor’s exposure is minimised
• Manage the complete delivery and redelivery process
• Drafting and control of budgets for aircraft transition projects
• Management of maintenance reserve claims
• Liaising with airline customers

Knowledge, skills and experience required:

• Qualified aircraft maintenance engineer or Aeronautical Engineering degree.
• Operating Lease negotiations and or Aircraft Purchasing experience.
• Minimum 5-year operating Lease experience in a technical capacity.
• Extensive technical experience within an airline, aircraft leasing company or repair/maintenance facility.

Apply:

For further information on this position please contact

Richael Gosling

richael@aircraftleasing.ie

+353 42 941 9663

The purpose of the position is to analyse the credit risk and financial performance of airlines globally regarding both new and existing business. 

Duties will include:

• Critical function of assessing risk factors associated with a credit and determining appropriate credit risk rating.
• Responsible for analysing and spreading financial statements, calculating appropriate operating, cash flow, leverage, liquidity and other ratios.
• Performs due diligence and evaluation of assigned lease portfolio on a regularly scheduled and ongoing basis.
• Responsible for active monitoring of company specific, market and economic factors which may influence the internal risk rating of lessees/obligors.
• Prepares detailed credit analyses and required credit application according to policy including evaluation of repayment sources, management, liquidity, financial flexibility, historical and projected operating performance and capital structure.

Knowledge, skills and experience required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Risk, Finance, Economics) or related field.
• 1-2 years of relevant business experience.
• Solid credit and analytical background.
• Willingness and capability to travel to complete on-site due diligence meetings.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Experience in aviation or leasing.

Apply:

For further information on this position please contact

Richael Gosling

richael@aircraftleasing.ie

+353 42 941 9663

Duties will include:

• Lead records review activities associated with asset acquisition, asset leasing, and the exchange business in accordance with industry best-practices and protection of asset value
• Manage technical records resources internally and externally as needed, including resource planning, evaluation of consultant vs. in-house labor and technical records analysis
• Review records for purchase, lease, sale and/or trading, including technical documentation related to operation and maintenance
• Research and verify compliance of airworthiness directives and service bulletins
• Contact operators and/or OEM's for missing documentation or records corrections as required
• Communicate with customers/operators as required on acquisition or sales projects
• Manage, mentor, and support other members of the team with projects or additional training
• Other duties or special projects as assigned at the discretion of the VP of Technical Records

Preferred qualifications

• Minimum 7 – 10 years of experience in aviation technical records.
• Bachelor’s degree or work experience equivalent required.
• Demonstrated success in technical records management with a focus on airframe and engines.
• Must be a team player, adaptable to a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Adept at Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.

Apply:

For further information on this position please contact

Richael Gosling

richael@aircraftleasing.ie

+353429419663

A newly created position for this growing aircraft lessor, to serve as a VP Risk with a commercial mindset. It is envisaged that the position will assist in the due diligence of a deal and be part of an active deal team to close transactions whilst protecting the company’s interest. 

Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer, the successful candidate will be charged with the following duties and responsibilities:

• Detailed financial and operational analysis of new airline customers.
• Monitor and evaluate the creditworthiness of current and prospective customers. On a regular basis, provide a written analysis of each customer’s financial and market/competitive position.
• Form an independent view on airlines and the markets they operate, and the ability to rank and prioritise counterparties in their respective markets. 
• Communicate with senior management and the parent company's credit team on new & existing transactions, including both presentation of new investment opportunities and forward-looking macro-outlooks.
• Participate in active management of challenging airline credits and lease restructurings.
• As part of the deal team, assist with the transaction structuring, approval, and execution processes.
• Enhance the Company’s overall risk management strategy.
• Perform tasks related to other risk management functions and projects as requested by senior management. These may include ad hoc industry research, such as aircraft and air travel supply and demand, aircraft values and lease rates, airline business model trends, new markets and corporate initiatives, and competitor analysis.
• Frequent international travel will be required, often at short notice.

 Required Qualifications / Competencies:

• Minimum of five (5) years’ financial and aviation experience, preferably with a lessor, investment bank or rating agency.
• First-rate understanding of financial statements, accounting standards and credit analysis.
• Robust understanding of macroeconomics and its’ influence on underlying growth trends.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple high-priority projects.
• Highly self-motivated and driven to succeed.
• Deep understanding of a variety of international cultures and an internationally oriented mindset.
• Professional accounting qualification, MBA, or CFA a plus.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

To apply please contact:

Richael Gosling

richael@aircraftleasing.ie

+353429419663

Peak Performance Recruitment Ltd.
Specialist to the Aircraft Leasing & Finance Industry 
www.aircraftleasing.ie

The Aircraft Marketing Director is responsible for (re)marketing and selling aircraft and generating new aircraft marketing and leasing opportunities,

The ideal candidate will have a wide network of relationships among commercial airlines, financial institutions and investors in commercial aircraft assets.   

Selected responsibilities

• (Re)marketing commercial aircraft and generating new aircraft marketing opportunities
• Manage and maintain relationships with existing clients

Required Experience

• Significant previous experience in commercial aircraft trading and marketing
• Thorough understanding of leasing structures and valuing aircraft
• Knowledge of a wide variety of aircraft types

Apply with CV to barry@aircraftleasing.ie

This aerospace company is headquartered in Ireland with significant operations globally including the USA, UK and central Europe. As part of their ongoing expansion have the following position open.

Location: Shannon, Ireland

Position Overview

This role is responsible for ensuring the company is fully compliant with international standards and legislation.  This involves developing policies & procedures, conducting audits, providing relevant training, liaising with external authorities and detailed reporting.

The Quality Engineer must foster close working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to engender a heightened awareness of Quality issues amongst employees, contractors and management.

Responsibilities

• To ensure compliance to international standard and legislation
• Auditing against required international standards and regulations
• Hosting regulatory (NAA), Accreditation bodies and customer audits
• Writing/amending Company procedures and documentation
• Root cause and trend analysis
• Issuing company Authorisations
• Conducting internal investigations to maintenance errors
• Conducting Occurrence Report investigations
• Delivery of Quality related training
• Managing Aviation Safety Management Systems through hazard identification and risk assessments
• Assisting with the development and implementation of continuous improvement objectives and initiatives
• Managing all aspects of company’s compliance in line with statutory regulations
• Represent the Company during outside Agency Audits/Inspections
• Any other reasonable duties as required by the company Directors
• Deputise for the Quality Director as required

Competencies

• Experience of Quality Management System in EASA Part 145 and Part CAMO environments
• Experience in Production organisation & Design Organisation procedures, preferably EASA Part 21G/Part 21J
• Experience with QMS ISO AS9100
• Experienced in the use of MS Office applications

Requirements

• Knowledge and experience of EASA Regulations,
• Knowledge and experience of ISO Quality Management Systems
• Experience of auditing and quality in an EASA regulated environment
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Experience of report writing and investigations
• Proven audit, evaluation and investigative skills
• Must be eligable to work in Ireland / EU 

Apply:

For further information on this position please contact

Keith Garry

keith@aircraftleasing.ie | +353 86 8233084

As a Contracts Manager, you will work closely with clients to manage and develop strong relationships and to ensure adherence to contracted agreements and government regulations. You will have exceptional attention to detail and will be accustomed to effectively handling multiple competing deadlines.

Selected responsibilities

• Monitor contract agreements to track critical events to ensure contract compliance with a variety of aircraft lease or sale agreements
• Work closely with airline clients and other buyers to reconcile receivables to ensure successful delivery and sale of aircraft.
• Ensure all relevant lease and portfolio information is accurately recorded in the lease management system
• Work closely with other departments to resolve difficulties, workouts and any restructuring that may be required
• Negotiate letters of credit to ensure ongoing validity with the terms of the lease agreement
• Manage compliance projects including Cape Town Registrations, Eurocontrol, UCC filings, Customs, Sox Audits, aircraft registrations…

Required Experience

• Degree level qualification with previous experience in corporate document and contract management in the aviation industry OR experience as a paralegal in an asset finance focused law firm
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience with databases and document management systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively and confidently with senior management.
• Aptitude for working in teams.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized with ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.

For more information, contact barry@aircraftleasing.ie

As a Contracts Manager, you will work closely with clients to manage and develop strong relationships and to ensure adherence to contracted agreements and government regulations. You will have exceptional attention to detail and will be accustomed to effectively handling multiple competing deadlines.

Selected responsibilities

• Monitor contract agreements to track critical events to ensure contract compliance with a variety of aircraft lease or sale agreements
• Work closely with airline clients and other buyers to reconcile receivables to ensure successful delivery and sale of aircraft.
• Ensure all relevant lease and portfolio information is accurately recorded in the lease management system
• Work closely with other departments to resolve difficulties, workouts and any restructuring that may be required
• Negotiate letters of credit to ensure ongoing validity with the terms of the lease agreement
• Manage compliance projects including Cape Town Registrations, Eurocontrol, UCC filings, Customs, Sox Audits, aircraft registrations…

Required Experience

• Degree level qualification with previous experience in corporate document and contract management in the aviation industry OR experience as a paralegal in an asset finance focused law firm
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience with databases and document management systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively and confidently with senior management.
• Aptitude for working in teams.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized with ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.

For more information, contact barry@aircraftleasing.ie

This organisation is an established company with a strong history in trading mid life commercial aircraft and engines. They have recently received an equity injection to further grow their asset base. They are therefore seeking a person with a proven track record acquiring and trading mid life assets.

The Aircraft and Engine Trader will be responsible for the origination, leasing and trading of both commercial aircraft and engines.

Position overview:

Support the purchasing / selling function and will carry out a variety of tasks and functions in support of the Aircraft Sales & Leasing team.

Responsible for maintaining industry contracts, market related trends, and overall efficiency and profitability of Aircraft Sales and Leasing.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and purchase, lease & sell various commercial aircraft and engines types.
• Provide insight and analysis of pre-owned aircraft market, emerging trends and demand/supply dynamics
• Coordinate and communicate with the sales force to secure sales.
• Identify new opportunities.
• A large network of contacts at international level with strong OEM, leasing and airline contacts.
• An ability and reputation for closing large value transactions
• Prepare customer inquiries and provide quality responses.
• Establish competitive pricing levels for customer inquiries.
• Ensure overall satisfaction.
• Travel is required.

Core Competencies:

• Commitment to company values and ethics
• Dependability: personally responsible, completes work in a timely manner, and performs tasks accurately
• Motivation: must maintain a positive attitude and strong work energy
• Communication: excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills
• Organization: very detail oriented and always comes prepared

Experience and/or Education:

• Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university; or eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior Trading Experience Essential
• Must be eligible to work in Ireland

 Apply or enquire in strict confidence to

Kelly Mathews

Peak Performance

kelly@aircraftleasing.ie

Our client is a world-leading independent specialist in the supply and repair of aircraft engine parts. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the sales and exchange of commercial aircraft engine parts to a defined customer base.

Key responsibilities

• Raise quotations
• Monthly sales reporting to Senior Management Team
• Engine package analysis
• Updating quantum with market trends
• Documentation preparation
• Achieve KPI and agreed targets
• Brokered sales
• Negotiating
• Customer relationship building
• Reporting to Manager-Engine, Regional Director/s Sales, Office Manager and Director of Engines

Qualifications & Experience:

• Confident telephone manner
• Excellent customer services experience
• Aviation background
• Negotiation skills
• Ability to close and agree sales
• Quantum knowledge
• Sound mathematical skillset
• Confident and careful decision making ability

Please apply or enquire to:

For further information on this position please contact

Kelly Mathews

Peak Performance Recruitment

Ph: +353 42 941 9658 

Email: kelly@aircraftleasing.ie

The Position

PPR are currently looking for a Contact Manager, for a 6-month contract. Reporting to the Vice President, Contract Management.

Duties will include:

• Prepare and distribute reports to provide internal and external parties with relevant and up to date lease information
• Monitor, check and manage aircraft contract stipulations and requirements as well as track critical events to ensure compliance with the various contracts (Lease, Sale, Purchase, Financing)
• Capture and manage integrity of all relevant lease contract information in the company’s electronic management system to make all contractual data available company wide
• Collect receivables and check outstanding payments from customers, prepare and send out demand letters and notices of default, as well as reconcile security deposits and lease payments with the purpose of overseeing and influencing the in and out flow of funds during the lease term
• Liaise with other departments to ensure the complete execution of lease terms
• Work with other departments, Aviation Authorities and third parties

Job Requirements, Qualifications, & Competencies

Competencies:

• Understand databases and document management systems
• Develop and foster long-term client relationships
• Effectively and confidently communicate with senior management
• Ensure seamless functioning and communication between the various global offices
• Must work well both independently and in teams
• Detail-oriented, organised, and able to handle multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
• Extraordinary attention to overall quality of the final product
• Proactive about addressing problems and proven problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in business English
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

Professional qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant corporate contract experience
• At least 5 years’ experience in contract/operations management or similar
• Experience in the aviation industry is preferred but not required

Apply:

For further information on this position please contact

Richael Gosling

richael@aircraftleasing.ie / +353429419663

The Position

PPR is currently looking for a Global Payroll Coordinator in Ireland

Duties will include:

• Process payroll for Ireland and the UK directly
• Be the go-to person together for payroll related questions
• Maintain payroll and HR master data within the global HR software (PeopleHR) and updating metrics
• Accrual payroll imports/statistics as needed
• Deliver monthly reports on HR KPI´s for senior management
• Provide ad hoc reports as requested
• Establish and maintain effective communication and coordination with external payroll providers
• Prepare legal documents (e.g. compensation statements, contract amendments and other)
• Maintenance of global benefit and insurance landscape

Job Requirements, Qualifications, & Competencies

Competencies:

• You are experienced at efficiently managing administrative assignments and you feel comfortable dealing with people at all levels in an international organisation
• Good analytical skills and a pro-active approach
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to interact with colleagues at all levels in and outside the organization
• A desire to work in a busy and growing environment
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Fluent in English, both verbal and written
• Strong IT skills, specifically in payroll processing tools/software

Professional qualifications and experience:

• Over 4 years professional experience in processing payroll, preferably from a global organisation.
• Relevant Degree at Bachelor level.
• Experience in the Aviation industry would be a significant advantage.

Apply:

For further information on this position please contact

Richael Gosling

richael@aircraftleasing.ie / +353429419663