Peak Performance Jobs

The Role: 

The person will have a track record of placing new and used aircraft and the ability to source new. Utilising the company’s deal support functions you will have the ability to originate, negotiate and close aircraft lease transactions.

Core Duties: 

• Establish, build and maintain relationships with airlines and key customers
• Work closely with other marketing team members on all marketing activities to maximise opportunities for aircraft leases, remarketing and investments.
• Lead a team of analyst, credit, technical, legal and other functions in negotiating and agreeing LOI through to closing contracts
• Be the key customer liaison for all asset management activities

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Experience working in a similar role with an aircraft lessor
• Experience placing new and used narrow and widebody commercial aircraft is expected 
• Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills,
• Demonstrable self motivation and flexibility
• A technical background is an advantage
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate a history of aircraft placement and a representative transaction history will be required

For a complete job description, apply in strict confidence to Barry Long 
barry@aircraftleasing.ie 

PPR is currently looking for a Senior Tax Manager with a focus on compliance and accounting for a 14-month fixed term contract.To succeed in this role, you should show excellent organizational ability and time management skills as you’ll have to ensure the company meets tight statutory filing deadlines while also dealing with business and customer demands.

Key responsibilities:

• Tax compliance;

• Preparation of Irish corporate tax and VAT computations returns and other filings to be submitted to Irish Revenue.

• Manage deadlines for foreign corporate tax, VAT and other tax and information exchange obligations including liaising with third party advisors and reviewing computations / returns.

• Preparation of current and deferred, Irish and non-Irish, tax accounting provisions. Preparation of tax notes to financial statements. Liaise with external auditors as required.

• Managing customer requests for tax residency certificates, withholding tax clearance forms and other tax related declarations.

• Maintaining relationship with external advisors, external auditors and internal finance and commercial teams.

• Monitoring and keeping up to date with relevant Irish and non-Irish tax developments

• Work with the Tax Director advising the business regarding the key tax implications of lease,sale,and purchase transactions.

• Work with the Tax Directoron tax audits,Group tax planningand ad-hoc projects.

Competencies

• Excellent numerical skills and keen attention to detail.

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

• Excellent project management skills with commitment to meet tight deadlines.

• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.

• Ability to work both on your own initiative and within a team environment.

• A structured approach and a flexible attitude when managing critical reporting periods

Professional qualifications:

• Professional qualifications - Accounting and Tax (ACA/ACCA and AITI).

• 2years+post qualification experience with strong experience in tax accounting.

• Any in-house tax accounting experience will be considered an advantage, particularly in aircraft leasing.

Apply:

Richael Golsing

+353429419663

richael@aircraftleasing.ie

This top tier aircraft leasing company has operations throughout Europe, Asia and the America’s. They are currently seeking a Snr Credit Risk to join their team in London. The purpose of the role is to review and assess aircraft leasing transactions from a credit and risk perspective.

Skills

• Responsibility for the credit/risk assessment of airline customers.
• Incorporate asset, political and airline operational risk as part of the review.
• Risk management / portfolio monitoring
• Provide a general risk analysis incorporating the airline business model, competitor analysis, asset analysis etc.
• Ensure there is suitable risk mitigation measures for the transaction.

Essential:

• Approx 3+ years experience working in an aircraft leasing / aviation finance organization
• Graduate or post-graduate qualification in business studies/accounting or related discipline
• Detailed knowledge of credit assessment techniques
• Knowledge and passion for the aerospace industry

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading aircraft leasing company and work in an interesting and challenging position, in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

To apply or enquire in confidence contact:

Richael Gosling

richael@aircraftleasing.ie

+353429419663

Applications should be in a MS Word format

Scope of responsibilities

• Strategically developing and managing continuing airworthiness management services,processes, procedures and group’s adherence to them.
• Communicating with existing and potential customers.
• Working closely with Engineering and Sales Manager to evaluate new business   opportunities.
• Coordinating and managing CAMO team – setting the targets, determining the need for additional staff, performing annual performance reviews and assuring that the team is properly staffed, trained and equipped to meet current needs and development plans.
• Ensuring proper and continued compliance of EASA Part-M, Part-T and Part-CAMO.
• Issuing and providing timely updates and adherence to Continuous Airworthiness Management Exposition (CAME) and to Aircraft Maintenance Programs (AMP).
• Accountable for the Safety Management System and Information Management System for managing aircraft airworthiness.

Key requirements

Essential

• University/aeronautical degree of aviation education.
• 5 years of experience within CAMO environment and knowledge of EASA regulations.
• Accomplished leader, with a consultative management style and strong relationship & team building skills.
• Proven competence for managing workload and plan resources.
• Ability to understand, interpret and apply regulatory requirements at workplace.
• Very good English language skills including aviation terminology (spoken and written).

          Desirable

• EASA post holder approval in the past.
• Experience with western built (Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, Bombardier, ATR) commercial jet and turboprop aircraft.
• Knowledge of Information Management Systems like OASES or AMOS.

Apply:

For further information on this position please contact

Kevin O'Callaghan

+353 87604 2426

kevin@ppraviation.com

Peak Performance specialises in the recruitment for the aircraft leasing industry globally. For further information on our company and our current opportunities, please view www.aircraftleasing.ie

Job Responsibilities

• Managing mechanics, engineers, spare parts buyers and stores employees
• Managing the hangar and equipment to support the development of the shop
• Maintaining the certificate of the engine shop and communicating with CAA
• Controlling the costs of the shop and minimizing turnaround time of the engine repairs
• Planning, organizing, controlling and motivating people.
• Planning the repairs of the engines (manhours, sequence, priorities) and reporting on the progress and results.

Experience Required

• Previous experience working and managing within an engine shop
• Approx. 5 years management experience in an engine shop or MRO
• Candidates should ideally have some prior experience in managing budgets
• Excellent Communication skills
• Experience working with and managing different cultures
• Good english skills both verbal and written
• Qualifications in Engineering and Business desirable

The seniority of this position will be reflected in the remuneration package.

Apply:

For further information on this position please contact

Kevin O'Callaghan

+353 87604 2426

kevin@ppraviation.com

Peak Performance specialises in the recruitment for the aircraft leasing industry globally. For further information on our company and our current opportunities, please view www.aircraftleasing.ie

Main Duties:                      

• Responsibility for all financials relating to Europe & Asia businesses including:
• Responsibility for the month end financial close process for all European & Asian legal & operating entities, ensuring all month end related entries are correctly booked, along with balance sheet review & ownership.
• Daily & weekly Operations Support & Reporting
• Financial & Internal Controls review and management, ensuring effective & robust policies, procedures & controls are in place
• End of year audit readiness, along with ongoing monthly balance sheet reconciliation reviews
• People manager for a team of 5 persons, ensuring performance planning, coaching & mentoring, along with performance reviews are supported
• Leading cross-functional initiatives, e.g. Direct Labour Cost Management, Revenue generation opportunities, Facility Ramp Up, Facility Ramp Down, Brexit, Cost Reduction Opportunities, etc.
• Working Capital Management
• Ad hoc project engagement

Personal Specification:

• Professional Accounting qualification with +5 years industry experience.
• Previous People Management experience
• Languages: Fluent English
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, written and presentation)
• Must be comfortable dealing with ambiguity and understand key variables to minimize risk.
• Proven aptitude for process improvement / process re-engineering.
• Self – starter with a high level of diligence and the ability to work on own initiative and in conjunction with other key process leaders.
• Goal oriented results driven with a strong desire to see tasks through to completion. Realistic and pragmatic approach to objectives.
• Demonstrated capability to solicit, influence and secure cross-functional and cross-regional senior management support.
• Ability to interact comfortably and effectively at all levels within the organization including Operations & Finance Executive Management Team

Must have permission to work and reside in the Republic of Ireland

For further information on this position please contact

Kevin O'Callaghan

+353 87604 2426

kevin@ppraviation.com

Duties will include:

• Meeting and greeting customers and visitors in a professional and friendly manner.
• Managing incoming calls and directing each call appropriately.
• Create access badges and maintain strict access policy and procedures.
• Diary management - organizing and scheduling meetings, writing meeting-minutes，setting up video   conference calls, booking meeting rooms, and organizing catering for both internal and external meetings.
• Assisting with business project and presentations as needed.
• Submit expense reports in a timely manner for senior management.
• Assist with booking travel arrangements for colleagues.
• Administration of Core T&A updates as required.
• Ordering office supplies and maintaining the office space.
• Administration of all invoices payable by the Dublin office
• Other administration duties as required by direct manager and Senior management.

Knowledge, skills and experience required:

• Bachelor Degree and above
• Proven experience in a Front Office Administrative role or similar.
• Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of products (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.) - Microsoft Office Specialist exams would be an advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills.
• Professional and proficient dealing with all administration and confidential tasks.
• Ability to grasp new concepts very quickly and thrive in a busy work environment with the ability to create and implement more efficient processes.
• Self-motivated, independent with an analytical mindset and ability to work under pressure.
• Strong command of both written and spoken English, Chinese. Speaking Japanese would be an advantage.

Apply:

For further information on this position please contact

Ronan Shields

ronan@aircraftleasing.ie

Peak Performance specialises in the recruitment for the aircraft leasing industry globally. For further information on our company and our current opportunities, please view www.aircraftleasing.ie

Major Responsibility

Manage all technical aspects of a set of a portfolio commercial aircraft and engines, whether on or off lease.

Specific Responsibilities

• Provide overall technical management of firm assets, managing outside resources as required
• Manage lease return inspections/audits, storage and transition maintenance
• Manage asset technical delivery to lessee or buyer
• Ensure asset compliance with technical lease provisions during term of lease. Coordinate with operations team and external parties on reporting requirements
• Manage asset pre-buy diligence and assist with investment underwriting (forecasting technical cashflows)
• Review and approve workscopes for reimbursable claim events with lessees
• Review maintenance reserve claims to ensure compliance with lease provisions
• Review and assist with negotiation of lease agreements, purchase/sale agreements and LOIs to ensure technical risks are properly managed
• Support remarketing efforts with technical support
• Ad hoc projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree preferred, as well as FAA A&P license or equivalent
• A broad knowledge of narrow body, wide body and turboprop aircraft types
• A minimum of five years of experience working at an aircraft leasing company or airline managing deliveries and redeliveries and maintenance reserve claims
• Experience reviewing and negotiating the technical provisions of aircraft and engine lease and purchase agreements
• Experience auditing technical records including engine LLP back to birth traceability
• The ability to multi-task, providing coverage to several concurrent projects utilizing external resources are required
• Deep understanding of a variety of cultures; internationally oriented and able to build rapport between organizations, people and cultures
• Team player and flexible; willing to perform tasks necessary to achieve common goals
• The ability to manage through difficult situations in a professional manner
• The ability to travel internationally 25% to 50%

Apply:

For further information on this position please contact

Barry Long

+353 87 987 1130

barry@aircraftleasing.ie

About the Position

Our client, an aircraft leasing company, is searching for a Technical Manager to join their team in Dublin. The Technical Manager will report directly into the CEO and will be the sole technical representative in their Dublin office. Please note this is a part time contract, hours may vary depending on workload. 

Duties will include:

• Coordination and provision a solution to the technical and financial issues for purchase and lease contracts of aircraft assets of any client and associated/subsidiary companies of the Company in the process of interaction with manufacturers, suppliers of aircraft, engines and Lessees;
• Coordination and provision of collection and analysis of information on the technical condition of aircraft  assets of any client and associated/subsidiary companies of the Company;
• Performing of checks of aircraft assets technical condition (scheduled/unscheduled) of any client and associated/subsidiary companies of the Company, draw up reports on the results of inspections;
• Provision the forecast for any client and associated/subsidiary companies of the Company’s aircraft assets maintenance and repair costs depending on their age and current technical condition;
• Identification of the factors that reduce the value or can lead to the loss or total loss of the aircraft assets and carrying out the actions needed to address them;
• Representation interests of any client and associated/subsidiary companies of the Company during the aircraft assets acceptance, delivery and redelivery;
• Monitoring the performance of the lessees and their obligations under the lease agreements (technical part);
• Managing access to the aircraft and engines manufacturers information (web portals, on-line resources);
• Negotiation on behalf of any client and associated/subsidiary companies of the Company of contracts terms and conditions with manufactures of aircraft, engines, APUs and maintenance organizations in its technical part;
• Representation interests of any client and associated/subsidiary companies of the Company during accidents, incidents investigations and warranty claims;
• Participation in conferences held by manufacturers of aircraft, engines and components, as well as the aviation authorities and international civil aviation organizations, in matters within the competence;

Knowledge, skills and experience required:

• Licensed Engineer with minimum 5 years´ work experience from a technical position working directly for a lessor, airline or MRO.
• Experience of technical project managing
• Demonstrated understanding of the financial implications of technical commitments, including maintenance reserves,  valuations, and budgeting

Apply:

For further information on this position please contact

Nicole Reilly

+353 42 9419 722

nicole@aircraftleasing.ie

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review requests for proposals (RFPs) received by the department and perform initial scorecard evaluations.
• Analyze aircraft purchase opportunities based on cash flow projections, return on investment, and other key indicators of investment attractiveness.
• Quantify economic status of aircraft at lease return as determined by betterment/detriments calculations or balance of maintenance reserve funds and perform residual sensitivity analysis for different pricing scenarios.
• Apply debt assumptions to analysis in order to calculate a levered return on a transaction.
• Maintains expertise on each of the leased aircraft and its status, identifies upcoming maintenance and end of lease events, and serves as a resource and advisor to the investors regarding the assets, individually and collectively.
• Maintains all cash flow analysis of aircraft on lease and provides reports based on timeline outlined by joint venture partnerships
• Strong MS Excel skills to aggregate financial analysis of multi-aircraft portfolio acquisitions.
• Perform ongoing portfolio analysis for refinancing, lease extensions, and sale scenarios
• Analysis financial health and credit worthiness
• Prepare deal approval write-ups detailing all factors related to the acquisition including analysis and evaluation of aircraft type/fleet, market, lessee, credit, economics, and other.
• Present and discuss with the executive management financial implications of proposed acquisitions both from JV perspective and company investment perspective.
• Log and prioritize opportunities to ensure timely and accurate processing of business transactions.
• Perform due diligence supporting in sales efforts for aircraft being marketed for sale or lease by the company Aircraft Sales and Leasing group.
• All other duties as assigned.

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
• Independent: must have the ability to carry out and follow through on tasks with minimal supervision
• Analytical skills: must be able to gather information and use data to determine cause and effect for complex problem solving

Duties will include:

• Perform asset valuations of commercial aircraft on lease
• Financial modelling and preparing detailed reports and presenting to senior management
• Portfolio management - continuous monitoring of assets
• Performing risk assessment on end of life assets
• Credit memo presentations to help support investment decisions with senior management
• Lessee relationship management to ensure contractual obligations are met
• Conducting credit analysis of potential operators

Knowledge, skills and experience required:

• Minimum of four years’ work experience (technical or finance) in commercial aviation.
• Strong excel skills - formula building, analysis and graphing skills are required

Apply:

For further information on this position please contact

Kevin O'Callaghan 

+353429419658

kevin@ppraviation.com

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR TECHNICAL RECORDS SPECIALIST:

Review and verify the accuracy and completeness of aircrafts, aircraft and engine components, landing gear, APU, and engine records, including lease return, post lease inspection, pre-purchase, and shop visit documents.

• Perform back to birth trace on life limited parts, engines, landing gears and APU. 
• Provide support to Operations, Sales, Project Managers and Repair Departments by assisting with records related requests and research requirements.
• Audit compliance of Airworthiness Directives and Service Bulletins to ensure correct/current status is reflected in record files and records management database.
• Understands Back to Birth LLP trace regulatory and regional requirements including how particular ADs and SBs affect the life limit of LLPs. 
• Maintain aircraft and engine logbooks and records.
• Manage priorities and tasks on a day to day basis.
• Ensure activities/projects/tasks are completed within agreed timescales/deadlines and reported to the relevant managers.
• Identify and resolve record deficiencies, to include track request and upload corrected records and discrepancy reports.
• Distribute and retain documents as required by the company and FAA policy.
• Communicate with Project Managers, Lease Return Coordinators, lessees/operators, customers and/or MROs to obtain required records. 
• Organize and scan engine, gear, APU, and aircraft records.
• Work with existing working practices and procedures, but provide ideas and suggestions for improvement when required 
• Complete other assignments and projects as directed by the Supervisor and/or Upper Management.
• Records experience/knowledge required

QUALIFICATIONS FOR RECORDS SPECIALIST:

• Associates degree or equivalent experience/training
• 3+ years of experience
• Working knowledge and experience with aviation maintenance
• Computer literate, knowledge of Microsoft Office Software
• Ability to work independently, as well as with team members; self-motivated; ‘can do’ attitude
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to handle multiple duties/priorities daily
• Ability to function effectively under deadlines and still maintain accuracy; able to keep up in a fast-paced work environment and adapt to change quickly and easily
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to read, write and follow instructions
• Demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills; high level of attention to detail; above average organizational skills

Apply:

For further information on this position please contact

Kevin O'Callaghan

+353 87604 2426

kevin@ppraviation.com

The ideal candidate will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating aircraft lease and sale agreements, the management of existing lease portfolio transaction documentation, managing the execution and closing of transactions and managing the engagement of outside and local counsel from time to time. 

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate all legal documentation relating to aircraft lease and sale agreements
• Commercial negotiation of lease, delivery, and acceptance terms with customers
• Management of all legal documentation relating to existing portfolio transactions
• Draft, review and negotiate legal documentation relating to portfolio management / ongoing company operation including side letters, NDAs, OEM, and subcontractor service agreements
• Project manage the execution and closing of transactions, including reviewing, and negotiating conditions precedent required for closing
• Ensure transactions are executed in line with deadlines.
• Manage transaction execution costs (including fees of tax, legal and other professional advisors).
• Manage compliance requirements to ensure adherence to legal and risk management policies
• Act as the key point of contact for all legal matters and questions relating to the management and operation of the portfolio
• Manage the engagement of outside and local counsel where required

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 5+ years post qualification experience
• Transactional experience in aircraft leasing or aviation finance strongly preferred
• Direct experience in structuring, drafting, and negotiating legal documentation in the aircraft leasing or aviation finance field
• Hard-working, motivated, and pro-active team player, flexible and able to perform under pressure
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to handle multiple, competing priorities and deadlines simultaneously
• Excellent planning, analytical, interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills
• Experience in Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Ronan Shields 

Ronan@aircraftleasing.ie

+353 42 9419 659

Peak Performance Recruitment specialise in the recruitment services for the Aircraft Leasing / Aviation Finance industry worldwide. For further information on our company and our jobs please view www.aircraftleasing,ie

About the Position

1. Our client, an aircraft leasing company, seeks a junior lawyer to assist with the management of the legal aspects of high value debt and equity aircraft financing and trading transactions and other legal matters.
2. The Corporate Legal Counsel will gain experience of a wide variety of aircraft finance and leasing related matters working with senior lawyers to execute high profile aviation transactions with the leading aircraft lessor.
3. The role entails liaising with internal and external stakeholders to bring transactions to a close, often within compressed timeframes.
4. This position requires strong legal skills, commercial acumen, strong communicational and interpersonal skills, good judgment, strong organizational skills and the ability to work as part of a team and to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, advise on, draft, negotiate and manage the documentation of high profile aircraft sale, aircraft purchase, aircraft financing and other corporate projects involving multiple parties in multiple jurisdictions from the pre-contractual stages through to completion together with senior lawyers.
• This responsibility will require an understanding of and experience with the conditions precedent necessary to effect transaction closings and ensuring project completion in line with company requirements, deadlines, and budgets.
• Advise on topical relevant legal issues.

Required Experience

• Excellent academics
• 0-2 years PQE in a leading law firm or in-house role
• Aviation or finance training

Apply:

For further information on this position please contact

Barry Long

barry@aircraftleasing.ie