A supplier of aircraft spare parts and engines to commercial airlines worldwide, is seeking an experienced Sale Director in aviation only to oversee and manage sales of one of its supported platforms. If you have the passion for aviation and you wish to g
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Sales Director, North America
Company Overview:
We are a leading supplier of aircraft spare parts and engines to commercial airlines worldwide, committed to providing exceptional service and innovative solutions to our esteemed clientele. As we soar to new heights, we are seeking an experienced and passionate Aviation Sales Director to join our dynamic team and oversee the sales operations of one of our supported platforms.
Position Overview:
As an Aviation Sales Director, you will play a pivotal role in managing and expanding our sales operations, contributing to the growth and success of our established company in the aviation industry.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Oversee and manage daily customer requirements, ensuring exceptional service delivery.
Proactively prospect new business opportunities to enhance market presence.
Analyze sales statistics to formulate policies, providing strategic insights to regional business development managers.
Manage the product line, including monitoring inventory levels and readiness.
Travel as needed to meet with customers and represent the company at industry trade shows.
Qualifications / Requirements:
Proven experience in airline selling or purchasing, specifically in rotables, LRUs, or engines.
Demonstrated expertise in developing and nurturing relationships, establishing partnerships, and building strategic alliances with customers.
Excellent communication and motivational skills to inspire and lead a high-performance sales team.
Self-motivated and results-oriented, with a keen focus on achieving and exceeding sales targets.
High-energy personality, meticulous attention to detail, thorough, and highly organized.
Compensation:
We offer an attractive compensation and benefit package, including a competitive retirement savings plan, health benefits, and vacation time. Join us on this exciting journey of growth and innovation in the aviation industry, and be a key player in our success story.
If you have a passion for aviation and the drive to excel in a dynamic sales leadership role, we invite you to apply and become part of our team as we take off to new horizons!
Apply to
Sarah-Jane Gaffney
Peak Performance Recruitment Ltd. Specialist to the Aircraft Leasing & Finance Industry
Email: SarahJane@aircraftleasing.ie
Tel: +353 42 941 9659
The primary responsibility for this position is managing all technical aspects of aircrafts, engines and components as it relates to OEM data, Maintenance Planning & Control and Technical records.
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Technical Director, North America
This company specialize in purchasing, leasing, and selling aircraft, aircraft parts, engines, and engine components. With a vast inventory and a comprehensive range of products and support services, this company have the resources, experience, and capabilities to deliver top-quality service to their global customers and business partners. Over the years, they have developed an integrated portfolio of solutions and services, including leasing, sales, leasebacks, consignment management, teardown management, repair management, flight hour programs, asset valuations, and more. Their commitment is to innovate with new services that offer unparalleled support to meet our customers' needs.
The primary responsibility for this position is managing all technical aspects of aircrafts, engines and components as it relates to OEM data, Maintenance Planning & Control and Technical records. The Technical Director supports the entire sales, acquisition and consulting team by providing sound technical advice, research and insights, including but not limited to build specifications, visits to client and maintenance facilities, technical research, technical presentations, logbooks and maintenance reports.
Specific Responsibilities
Review, authorize and perform regular audits of aircraft records and data analysis
Maintain, plan, and lead maintenance programs
Maintenance, upgrades, and conversion planning
Participate in aircraft pre-buy projects including but not limited to attending briefings and test flight
Perform on-site aircraft evaluations and in-depth records review
Develop work scopes for both aircrafts bought and sold
Build detailed specifications for use in sales and marketing processes
Build and maintain a database for all maintenance and technical related information
Evaluate aircrafts technically and financially including the impact of repairs, maintenance, damages, avionics upgrades, and other maintenance activities
Assist in the understanding of company aircrafts with technical and maintenance knowledge base
Assist all departments within the organization as needed
Qualifications
Associates degree in a Technical field preferred
Minimum of 5 years in a technical position with an airline or aircraft engine maintenance facility
A&P License a plus
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Occasional travel, domestic and international
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Sarah-Jane Gaffney
Peak Performance Recruitment Ltd.
Specialist to the Aircraft Leasing & Finance Industry
This is an outstanding opportunity to develop within a successful and rapidly growing company and to work on exciting and unique transactions across the entire aviation finance landscape. The AVP Legal will provide support to members of the legal and cont
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AVP Legal, Europe - Ireland
This is an outstanding opportunity to develop within a successful and rapidly growing company and to work on exciting and unique transactions across the entire aviation finance landscape. The AVP Legal will provide support to members of the legal and contracts teams and will be responsible for coordinating the closing of new aircraft and engine purchases, sales, financings and lease agreements.
Responsibilities:
Assisting and supporting transaction lawyers in project managing transactions through documentation phase to contract signature and closing
Assisting with the negotiation of and drafting lease agreements, sale agreements, guarantees, and condition precedent documents.
Actively participating in and managing transaction closings, including document execution process
Ensuring all documentation is completed to meet deadlines and in accordance with company standards and compliance guidelines
Creation of KYC and document signing packs and managing the KYC/AML processes
Managing transactions from inception to completion, including tracking of conditions precedent, closing processes and post completion management.
Drafting, reviewing, negotiating and agreeing ancillary documentation, such as lease amendments, side letters, LOIs, term sheets, conditions precedent and corporate approvals.
Co-ordinating and managing input from technical, credit, finance and commercial departments in transaction due diligence process.
Liaising where necessary with airlines, banks, aircraft buyers and sellers, manufacturers and maintenance providers.
Liaising with outside counsel in all relevant jurisdictions when required.
Liaising with corporate service providers in various jurisdictions to establish and manage special purpose companies
Experience & Skills:
Qualified solicitor with +2 years PQE in an aircraft leasing environment
Outstanding attention to detail.
Knowledge of corporate structures and experience with corporate governance matters.
Good time management skills, and ability to multi-task and prioritise workload.
Willingness to take responsibility.
Good communication skills – ability to deal with customers and senior management and be receptive to instruction.
Drafting skills.
Flexible, a strong team player, open to new ideas and robust.
Ability to work under pressure and maintain responsiveness during transaction cycles.
This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of aviation finance, aircraft leasing, and investor relations. You will support the origination and execution of cross-border aircraft leasing transactions, assist in financial modeling and
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Manager, Transaction Management, Europe - Northern
This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of aviation finance, aircraft leasing, and investor relations. You will support the origination and execution of cross-border aircraft leasing transactions, assist in financial modeling and data analysis, and contribute to global investor engagement initiatives.
Responsibilities:
Research and identify potential global investors (private equity, family offices, institutional investors, asset managers) using databases and out-reach; support account and sales teams in maintaining and expanding investor relationships through updates, insights, and follow-up communication.
Assist in preparing indicative offers, financial models, and investment proposals; support documentation for airline and investor transactions; build and maintain financial models; support due diligence (credit analysis, aircraft as-assessment, data validation); coordinate deliverables and ensure compliance.
Collect, organize, and analyze data from multiple sources; create visualizations and professional presentations using Excel and Power-Point; provide analytical insights to assist in transaction structuring and strategic decision-making; communicate complex concepts clearly to stakeholders.
Conduct in-depth research on aircraft leasing and investment markets to identify trends, opportunities, and risks; create marketing materials (pitch decks, brochures, digital campaigns); leverage digital channels for targeted investor engagement.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, or a related field
2–4 years of experience in aircraft finance, leasing
Interpersonal skills, fostering effective communication
Ability to work independently
Strong project management abilities
Thrive under time-sensitive conditions
Dedication to maintaining high standards of excellence
Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
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Manager, Transaction Management, Europe - Northern
Seeking a results-driven Business Development Manager with deep experience in the aviation aftermarket industry to lead efforts in identifying, developing, and expanding business opportunities for aircraft parts sales. This individual will play a key role
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Business Development Manager, North America
Business Development Manager- Aviation Parts Aftermarket
Key Responsibilities:
Identify and pursue new customer accounts and market segments within the aviation aftermarket, focusing on surplus, rotable, and consumable parts sales.
Strategic Account Management: Develop long-term relationships with key stakeholders, decision-makers, and influencers in the aviation industry.
Sales Enablement & Growth: Collaborate with the sales team to convert business opportunities into revenue. Lead RFP/RFQ responses and strategic proposal development.
Market Intelligence: Conduct competitive analysis and market research to identify trends, potential partnerships, and emerging opportunities in both domestic and international markets.
Partnerships & Alliances: Cultivate relationships with MROs, parts suppliers, distributors, and OEMs to expand sourcing and sales channels.
Contract Negotiation: Lead commercial negotiations, draft agreements, and work with legal and compliance teams to finalize deals.
Performance Tracking: Establish KPIs and track progress on business development activities. Deliver regular updates and forecasts to leadership.
Industry Representation: Represent the company at aviation trade shows, industry forums, and networking events to promote services and expand industry presence.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Aviation Management, Engineering, or related field (MBA a plus)
3-5 years of experience in aviation aftermarket parts business development
Proven ability to develop new business pipelines and close strategic deals
Strong understanding of FAA/EASA regulations and traceability requirements
Existing industry network, especially with airlines, MROs, leasing companies, and parts suppliers
Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Willingness to travel up to 40–60%
Preferred Skills:
Experience working with aircraft parts databases (e.g., ILS, PartsBase)
Familiarity with ERP and CRM systems
Understanding of teardown/surplus acquisition and part-out programs
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Sarah-Jane Gaffney
Peak Performance Recruitment Ltd.
Specialist to the Aircraft Leasing & Finance Industry
This position is with an established aircraft lessor in an exciting phase of growth. The position can be based in Dublin or London
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Paralegal, Europe - UK
This position is with an established aircraft lessor in an exciting phase of growth. The position can be based in Dublin or London. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely on high-value international aircraft deals, while gaining exposure to all aspects of the leasing lifecycle.
Responsibilities
Support senior lawyers in managing aircraft leasing, sale, and purchase transactions.
Coordinate closing documentation including powers of attorney, insurance certificates, and board resolutions.
Assist in drafting and reviewing ancillary transaction documents
Liaise with local counsel on aircraft registration and filings.
Maintain closing checklists and manage post-closing conditions.
Oversee contract updates and data management .
Required experience
Experience with aircraft purchase, sale, lease or finance transactions, ideally with the an aviation law firm, lessor or airline.
Strong attention to detail with exceptional organisational skills
This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and strongly backed aviation finance platform. The successful candidate will lead all legal functions while supporting the team throughout the documentation phase of aviation transactions, providing le
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Aviation Counsel, North America
This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and strongly backed aviation finance platform. The successful candidate will lead all legal functions while supporting the team throughout the documentation phase of aviation transactions, providing legal & structuring advice and managing contractual negotiation, execution and closing activities.
Responsibilities
Contribute to internal deal teams on aviation financing transactions, providing in-house advice and expertise throughout the transaction cycle from term sheet to closing.
Work with external legal counsel in preparing, drafting and negotiating documents relating to aviation lending transactions, including coordinating external input and advice and liaising directly with the customer or counterparty.
Consolidate and coordinate ongoing aviation investment and deal level activity
Coordinate with cross functional teams to deliver seamless, efficient and well-controlled services
Support process improvement and automation
Coordinate with and support the lending team for transaction post-closing and ongoing contract administration matters, including development of process improvements.
Work closely with tax and middle office functions on transaction structuring and generally help lead coordination among internal stakeholders.
Entity creation and ongoing management and maintenance of special purpose entities required for lending transactions and related ongoing management and maintenance of structure charts for each transaction.
Assisting with counterparty know your customer (KYC) inquires.
Additional work as required to assist with transaction management matters arising, including close coordination with other functional teams.
Requirements
Undergraduate degree required
Minimum 6 years of applicable legal or transaction management experience in aircraft leasing or lending, and/or private credit background in aviation
Proactive mindset and self-motivated. Comfortable managing a varied workload independently and handling multiple transactions with tight closing timelines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, to effectively lead/participate in deal teams and handle external negotiations and relationships.
Willing and able to work hard and smart in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple deadlines/stakeholders
Strong organizational skills
Team player with excellent collaboration mindset and willingness to perform tasks necessary to achieve common goals
Details orientated, but with a commonsense approach to problem solving and issues management.
Comfort with a dynamic environment and willingness to be a driver and adopter of change
Exceptional Excel skills as well as proficiency across all Microsoft Office products
The Parts Trader will be responsible for developing new business, managing customer relationships, and driving sales within a fast-paced global aviation aftermarket environment. The role focuses on generating revenue beyond standard RFQS.
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Parts Trader, Europe - UK
As a Parts Trader, your role will be dynamic and commercially impactful. You’ll be responsible for:
Selling the company’s inventory and sourcing material to meet customer demand while supporting overall stock requirements.
Cultivating long-term customer relationships and proactively seeking new business opportunities every day.
Managing the full trading cycle — responding to quotes, reviewing inventory, negotiating pricing, and executing deals efficiently.
Managing a portfolio of customer accounts, building new relationships, and strengthening existing ones to increase trading activity.
Monitoring market trends, customer requirements, and trading patterns to position material effectively and deliver a high level of service.
Participating in commercial discussions, internal strategy reviews, and occasional travel for customer visits or industry events.
We’re seeking a highly qualified candidate who possesses:
5–10 years of experience in aviation parts trading, procurement, or aftermarket sales.
A proven track record of generating business beyond RFQs and leveraging strong industry relationships.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage confidently at all levels.
Strong negotiation, organizational, and time-management skills with a proactive, sales-driven mindset.
An understanding of the aviation aftermarket and an established network across airlines, MROs, leasing companies, and trading partners.
In return, the company offers an environment where you can collaborate cross-functionally, broaden your commercial exposure, and progress your career. Individual performance is recognized, and success is rewarded quickly.
A global leader in commercial aviation support services, specializing in engine material support. Offering services such as Material Support for Engine Shop Visits, Engine Procurement & Managed Disassembly, Material Purchasing & Consignment, Engine & Comp
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CFM Product Line Manager, North America
As a CFM Product Line Manager, your role will be dynamic and impactful. You'll be responsible for:
Selling the company's inventory and procuring commercial aircraft engine parts to meet customer requirements and maintain stock levels.
Cultivating long-term relationships and actively seeking opportunities on a daily basis.
Oversee product line, responding to quotes, reviewing inventory, analyzing data line and repair
Maximizing revenue and profit while minimizing costs to ensure sustainable growth.
Managing customer accounts and nurturing both existing and new business relations to maximize trading opportunities.
Conducting market analysis and identifying customer requirements to ensure on-time delivery and a high level of service.
Occasional travel to meet with customers and attend industry conferences.
We're seeking a highly qualified candidate who possesses:
5+ years of experience in engine parts trading, procurement, product line management, or engine teardown areas.
Prior experience in selling, trading or leasing commercial CFM engine parts.
Strong sales and customer support experience with a dedication to providing top-notch service.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, suitable for interactions at all levels.
A team-oriented mindset with exceptional negotiation, organizational, and time management skills.
A solid understanding of the engine USM aftermarket and pre-existing relationships with airlines, engine parts traders, and repair shops.
Passionate and a Team Player.
In return we can offer an environment which allows you collaborate with different departments and progress within your career. This company recognizes candidates achievements and are quick to reward.
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Sarah-Jane Gaffney
Peak Performance Recruitment Ltd.
Specialist to the Aircraft Leasing & Finance Industry
A global provider of aircraft engines, engine parts, and aviation support services. We deliver reliable, quality-driven solutions to airlines, MROs, and aviation partners worldwide, combining rigorous quality control with responsive customer service. Our
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Junior Quality Assurance Inspector, North America
Key Responsibilities:
Verify that all suppliers meet established quality control standards.
Ensure all products purchased comply with company quality requirements.
Conduct thorough visual inspections of incoming parts and materials to confirm compliance with customer and company specifications.
Ensure all incoming and outgoing shipments meet customer requirements.
Maintain qualification status as a Quality Control Inspector and Internal Auditor.
Perform inventory audits as required.
Coordinate and organize drop shipments.
Provide support to the sales team by assisting with customer inquiries related to quality matters.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
Qualifications and Skills
Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to take initiative and demonstrate accountability.
Capable of working independently within established procedures and guidelines.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Basic computer proficiency required; experience with inventory and shipping software preferred.
To apply for this position please contact:
Sarah-Jane Gaffney
Tel:+353 42 941 9659
Email: sarahjane@aircraftleasing.ie
Peak Performance Recruitment Ltd.
Specialist to the Aircraft Leasing & Finance Industry
This position, with a leading provider of software solutions to global commercial airlines, will own the commercial and strategic relationship with the customer and is responsible for the overall success of assigned customer accounts
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Customer Success Manager, Europe - Ireland
This position, with a leading provider of software solutions to global commercial airlines, will own the commercial and strategic relationship with the customer and is responsible for the overall success of assigned customer accounts
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee the customer engagement journey, ensuring that the relationship remains healthy and that the customer’s business objectives align with the company solutions. Your role is to deliver expected results and establish lasting value.
Act as a reliable advisor to both clients and colleagues, offering strategic insights and fostering cooperation across departments.
Champion the customer plans internally, while developing a sense of ownership throughout the team.
Own all commercial interactions with clients including commercial negotiations and project details.
Create, updating, and implement account plans, tracking overall status, and recording critical projects, initiatives, and opportunities.
Provide guidance on all current and potential sources of revenue.
Manage the lifecycle of commercial proposals, from concept and planning to execution.
Promote new features to increase revenue, concentrating on existing products.
Take responsibility for ensuring that customer transaction volumes meet agreed plans
Required experience
10 years experience in customer relationship management within the software industry with an airline/aviation industry focus
Proven influencing and negotiation skills with ability to effectively manage and support customers through to realisation of expected outcomes.
Experience understanding customer goals and gathering insights to anticipate needs and manage expectations.
Ability to confidently communicate and present to senior executives and C?suite executives.
Solid commercial judgement and a clear grasp of the drivers behind recurring?revenue models.
Experience successfully building account plans that promoting long?term retention and value.
Strong knowledge of airline operational challenges and growth opportunities.
Customer?focused approach and proactive attitude.
Creative, energetic leadership style that promotes teamwork and collaboration.
Mature, adaptable leadership capable of managing complexity and fostering teamwork
This is a unique opportunity to join a growing aircraft leasing platform in the Middle East. The company has a strong financial parent and is adding further capacity to their pricing / underwriting team.
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AVP Pricing, Middle East
This is a unique opportunity to join a growing aircraft leasing platform in the Middle East. The company has a strong financial parent and is adding further capacity to their pricing / underwriting team.
Job Description
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
5+ 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.
Peak Performance Recruitment specialise in recruitment services for the Aircraft Leasing / Aviation Finance industry worldwide. For further information on our company and our jobs please view www.aircraftleasing,ie
The Sales Manager is responsible for driving revenue through the sale of regional aircraft parts, managing inbound and outbound sales activity, and building long-term relationships with airline and MRO customers.
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Sales Manager, North America
As a Sales Account Manager, you will play a key role in driving the commercial growth of a leading global supplier of regional aircraft parts and components. You will be responsible for developing and managing customer relationships across airlines and MROs, generating new sales opportunities, and supporting the effective turnover of inventory across key regional and commuter aircraft platforms. This position suits a proactive, customer-focused sales professional who combines strong product knowledge with disciplined account management and business development capability.
The company is a long-established and fast-growing aviation aftermarket organisation supporting commercial operators worldwide, with strong capability across ATR, Embraer, Dash-8, Beech, CRJ & Fokker fleets. The business promotes an entrepreneurial, relationship-driven culture where sales professionals are empowered to manage their accounts, influence inventory strategy, and contribute directly to continued global growth. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build long-term customer relationships and grow their commercial impact within a dynamic aviation environment.
Skills and Experience Required
• 3+ years’ experience selling regional aircraft parts or components to airlines, MROs, or aviation operators.
• Proven ability to build, manage, and grow long-term customer relationship and repeat business across assigned accounts.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience preparing quotes, negotiating pricing, and closing sales in a fast-paced aftermarket environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of regional aircraft platforms
• Highly organised, self-motivated, and customer-focused, with the ability to manage multiple enquiries, coordinate internally, and deliver responsive service to global customers.
The Repair Manager is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end management of aircraft component repair programs, ensuring cost-effective, compliant, and timely repair solutions across aircraft fleets.
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Repair Manager, North America
As a Repair Manager, you will play a central role in overseeing the end-to-end management of aircraft component repair programs within a global aftermarket environment. You will be responsible for coordinating repair activity across airlines, MROs, and approved vendors, reviewing and approving technical repair scopes, negotiating repair costs, and ensuring repairs are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This role suits a technically minded, commercially aware professional who can balance vendor management, repair performance, and internal coordination in a fast-paced operation.
Skills and Experience Required
• 3+ years’ experience managing aircraft component repair programs, MRO activities, or maintenance operations within an aviation aftermarket environment.
• Proven ability to manage and develop repair vendor relationships, including evaluating capability, negotiating costs, and monitoring performance.
• Strong technical understanding of aircraft components, IPCs, records, and repair documentation, with the ability to approve repair scopes.
• Commercially aware, detail-oriented, and results-driven, with experience tracking repair KPIs such as turnaround time, quality, warranties, and claims.
• Highly organised team player with strong communication skills, able to coordinate internally and externally while managing multiple repair workflows simultaneously.
A senior leadership role responsible for overseeing global repair operations across airframe and engine materials. The position leads a team of repair coordinators, manages key MRO relationships, and ensures efficient, cost-effective repair solutions to s
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VP of Repairs, North America
This is a senior operational leadership role responsible for overseeing global repair activity across airframe and engine materials within an aviation aftermarket environment. The position leads a team of repair coordinators and ensures that component and engine material repairs are managed efficiently to support inventory availability and commercial objectives.
The role requires strong knowledge of aviation repair processes, vendor management, and the ability to build and maintain strategic relationships with key MRO partners to secure competitive repair pricing and rebate programs. Working closely with commercial, supply chain, and asset management teams, the VP of Repairs will ensure repair performance aligns with operational targets and material demand.
Key Responsibilities
· Lead and develop a team of repair coordinators managing global repair workflows.
· Build and maintain strategic relationships with MRO partners and repair vendors.
· Negotiate repair pricing, service agreements, and rebate programs with key suppliers.
· Work closely with commercial and asset management teams to align repair activity with material demand.
· Monitor repair turnaround times, vendor performance, and cost metrics to drive operational improvements.
Qualifications & Experience
· Proven experience within aviation repair management, MRO operations, or component repair coordination.
· Strong understanding of aircraft and engine aftermarket repair processes.
· Experience managing vendor relationships and negotiating repair agreements.
· Leadership experience overseeing operational teams within an aviation environment.
· Strong communication, negotiation, and organisational skills.
This dynamic, multinational team company specializes in aircraft and engine leasing. Services also includes asset management and technical consulting services.
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Legal Counsel, Europe - Central
Responsibilities:
Negotiating, drafting, and managing aircraft and engine leasing and trading transactions involving airlines, lessors, and OEMs.
Drafting and executing various agreements, such as NDAs, maintenance agreements, warranty letters, and financing documents.
Providing legal advice on risks and compliance issues to ensure goals are met while minimizing risks.
Reviewing and assessing disputes or litigation cases to support management decisions, including managing external counsel in relevant jurisdictions.
Serving as the primary legal contact for internal stakeholders, such as business departments or affiliate companies.
Offering management comprehensive information and reports as needed.
Leading and managing ad-hoc projects assigned by management.
Participating in and leading projects related to CMS management and other compliance software.
Requirements:
Prior experience with business transactions and compliance, ideally within the aviation or transport sector.
Strong drafting, analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication skills with a diplomatic approach in customer interactions and internal discussions.
Ability to collaborate effectively within a team and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
Business acumen and a customer-oriented approach.
High level of dedication and adaptability.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently on complex projects in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage priorities and workflows within the legal team.
Proficiency in English, with additional language skills preferred.
Good IT skills, particularly in MS Office and contract/customer relationship management tools.
A Master’s degree in legal studies is advantageous.
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Sarah-Jane Gaffney
Peak Performance Recruitment Ltd.
Specialist to the Aircraft Leasing & Finance Industry
Exciting in-house legal role in Dublin offering real exposure to international aircraft leasing, finance deals and senior stakeholders.
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Legal Counsel, Europe - Ireland
I’m partnering with a global aviation platform that is continuing to build out its in-house legal function in Ireland. They are looking to hire a commercially minded Legal Counsel to support a broad range of aircraft leasing and financing transactions across international markets.
This role offers excellent exposure to complex cross-border deals, working closely with senior stakeholders across legal, commercial, technical and finance teams.
Key responsibilities include:
Supporting leasing, sale and financing transactions from start to close
Drafting and negotiating transaction documentation
Providing practical legal advice aligned with commercial objectives
Managing external counsel and assisting on compliance matters
Key Requirements:
Irish or UK qualified solicitor
2 - 4 years’ PQE with experience in aviation, asset finance or structured finance
Commercially astute with strong drafting and stakeholder management skills
Interested in moving into a dynamic, international in-house environment
If you’re considering your next move and would like to hear more, feel free to get in touch for a confidential discussion.
This is an established aircraft lessor with strong track record in mid life aircraft and engine investments. As they progress their investment strategy they are now expanding their presence in Ireland and have a new head count for their technical team.
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Technical Analyst, Europe - Ireland
Technical Analyst
This is an established aircraft lessor with strong track record in mid life aircraft and engine investments. As they progress their investment strategy they are now expanding their presence in Ireland and have a new head count for their technical team.
About the Role
The Technical Manager will support its expanding portfolio of managed aircraft. This Dublin-based role focuses on fleet administration, technical coordination, and cross?departmental support. It is a great opportunity for an entry level position into aircraft leasing from another aviation technical position.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain accurate technical data for aircraft, engines, and components.
Monitor fleet-wide technical issues (e.g., ADs, SBs, regulatory updates) and assess impact on asset values and maintenance claims.
Support the management and review of maintenance reserve claims and other technical obligations under lease agreements.
Prepare and update aircraft technical specifications.
Contribute to continuous process and system improvements.
Assist in the planning and execution of technical audits and inspections.
Build and maintain relationships with OEMs, MROs, and other industry partners.
Support aircraft inspections for acquisitions and disposals in collaboration with the Commercial team.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in aviation, engineering, or a related technical discipline—or equivalent experience (minimum 5 years).
Experience with an aircraft lessor, airline, or MRO is an advantage.
Understanding of engine maintenance, airline operations, and aviation regulatory frameworks.
Familiarity with technical management systems (e.g., Leasepoint, SharePoint) is beneficial.
Skills & Attributes
Strong attention to detail with the ability to work independently in a fast?paced environment.
Excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills.
Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across Commercial, Asset Management, and Lease Management teams.
Interest in aviation maintenance, recordkeeping, budgeting, and maintenance forecasting.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.
The company are based in Dublin and offer a 3/2 hybrid working policy.
Applicants must have a valid work authorisation for Ireland.
A leading global provider in the aviation aftermarket, this organization specializes in the buying, selling, and leasing of aircraft parts and components. With a strong reputation for reliability and customer service, it supports airlines, MROs, and OEMs
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Sales Manager EMEA, Europe - Ireland
The company operates across multiple continents, maintaining strategic locations to ensure efficient logistics and timely delivery. Its culture emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and long-term partnerships, making it a trusted resource in the aviation industry.
Reporting To: Managing Director – EMEA
Key Responsibilities
Managing a sales trading team, offering guidance and training to achieve success.
Strong commercial connections in EMEA
Growing the Dublin office and working with senior management on sales strategies
Drive sales growth by generating new business and revenue across assigned territories and product lines
Strengthen and expand relationships with existing customers, anticipating future needs
Promote and sell department inventory to both current and prospective clients
Identify opportunities for purchase, sale, and lease by tracking market trends, competitor activity, and supply-demand dynamics
Stay informed on industry developments through publications, networking, and attendance at trade shows and conferences
Build and maintain strong client relationships to deliver exceptional service and uncover new growth avenues
Keep accurate records of sales activities and customer data
Ensure timely delivery of products to clients
Participate in regular team meetings to review performance, share updates, and identify growth opportunities
Collaborate with internal teams on cross-territory initiatives
Uphold professionalism and contribute positively across all areas of the business
Qualifications
Proven management experience
Parts Trading Experience
Proven success in meeting and exceeding sales and profit targets
Aviation industry experience and knowledge (preferred)
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to multitask
Excellent prospecting, closing, and follow-up abilities
Self-motivated and goal-oriented
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills and relationship-building capabilities
Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field (preferred)
To apply for this position please contact:
Sarah-Jane Gaffney
Tel:+353 42 941 9659
Email: sarahjane@aircraftleasing.ie
Peak Performance Recruitment Ltd.
Specialist to the Aircraft Leasing & Finance Industry
The Head of Sales and Business Development is responsible for driving revenue growth, expanding strategic customer relationships, and leading commercial initiatives to maximize asset value and market presence across the aviation lifecycle.
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Head of Sales and Business Development, North America
This is a senior commercial leadership role responsible for driving revenue growth and expanding global customer relationships within an aviation leasing and asset management environment. The position leads business development initiatives across aircraft and engine assets, supporting trading, leasing, and material solutions activity across airline, MRO, and leasing customers.
The role requires strong aviation market knowledge, proven sales leadership experience, and the ability to identify and convert new commercial opportunities while working cross-functionally with leasing, asset management, and operations teams.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute strategic sales and business development plans to grow revenue across assigned markets.
Build and maintain senior-level relationships with airlines, lessors, MROs, and financial institutions.
Identify new asset acquisition and trading opportunities, supporting valuation, modelling, and bidding processes.
Guide and mentor sales team members to ensure alignment with commercial targets and market strategy.
Collaborate with leasing and asset management teams to maximise portfolio performance and inventory sales.
Represent the organisation at industry events, conferences, and client meetings.
Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify growth opportunities.
Support senior leadership with reporting, forecasting, and commercial insights.
Qualifications & Experience
Minimum 5 years’ experience in aviation sales, leasing, asset management, or business development.
Strong understanding of aircraft and engine aftermarket markets.
Demonstrated track record of generating revenue growth and building long-term client relationships.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Strategic thinker with the ability to operate both independently and within a team environment.
Willingness to travel as required.
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Jack McKay
Peak Performance Recruitment Ltd.
Email: jack@aircraftleasing.ie
Tel: +353 42 941 9658
Mob: +353 87 1897944
Head of Sales and Business Development, North America
The Commercial Manager will support the purchase, sale, and leasing of commercial aircraft and engines in the EMEA region. The successful candidate will gain broad exposure to the deal cycle while being deeply involved in transactions from origination to
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Commercial Manager, Various
The Commercial Manager will support the purchase, sale, and leasing of commercial aircraft and engines in the EMEA region. The successful candidate will gain broad exposure to the deal cycle while being deeply involved in transactions from origination to execution and delivery.
This position is remote, based in either Ireland or UK
Responsibilities:
Proactively source aircraft and engine transaction opportunities in the EMEA region.
Support all commercial, analytical, and transaction activities.
Assist with remarketing and sales efforts for existing portfolio.
Promote the wider portfolio to develop customer relationships.
Requirements:
Relevant degree qualification with 5 years’ experience of commercial aircraft or engine leasing, trading, or pricing analysis.
Ability to work independently.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing, and reporting skills.
Strong commercial acumen with a passion for aviation
Senior leadership role responsible for managing the full lifecycle of aviation assets post-acquisition, overseeing disassembly, repair routing, and commercial deployment.
Leads asset management team to optimise material flow, support operations, and driv
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SVP Asset Management, North America
As SVP of Asset Management, you will take a senior leadership role in overseeing the full lifecycle of aviation assets from acquisition through teardown, repair, and commercial deployment within a global aviation aftermarket environment. You will be responsible for leading a team of asset management professionals, ensuring efficient disassembly, coordinating with operations for asset intake.
The role involves driving cross-functional collaboration across operations, repairs, and commercial teams to ensure high-demand material is prioritised, routed efficiently, and placed with key customers to support revenue generation. This position requires a strong understanding of aviation asset management, teardown processes, and aftermarket dynamics, combined with the ability to lead teams and optimise asset performance across the business.
Key Duties:
· Lead and develop the asset management team, ensuring alignment with operational and commercial objectives.
· Oversee asset lifecycle activities from acquisition through teardown and material deployment.
Coordinate with operations teams to ensure efficient asset intake and processing.
· Work with product line and repair teams to prioritise and route high-demand material.
· Collaborate with engine and airframe teams to drive material sales and revenue generation.
Skills and Experience Required
· Proven experience in aviation asset management, teardown, or aftermarket operations.
· Strong understanding of aircraft and engine material lifecycle and market demand.
· Experience working cross-functionally with operations, repairs, and commercial teams.
· Leadership experience managing teams within an aviation environment.
This is an exciting new opportunity to work alongside a successful engine leasing company to build out a new engine parts venture offering key advice in developing a new parts facility in Dublin driving division growth, and ensuring operational excellence
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Director of Engine Parts, Europe - Ireland
Key Responsibilities
Establish governance frameworks, reporting cadence, and decision-making autonomy.
Assume full General Manager responsibilities within two years, ensuring a seamless leadership handover.
Define and execute the strategic vision for the parts trading and teardown division.
Build scalable operational and commercial foundations to support long-term growth.
Prepare annual business plans, investment cases, and market analyses.
Inventory & Consignment Asset Management
Organize, monetize, and manage consigned inventory from the group holding company.
Implement rigorous documentation, traceability, and valuation processes.
Ensure inventory management aligns with capital efficiency and ROIC targets.
Introduce best-in-class inventory practices integrated with the group ERP system.
Sourcing & Teardown Pipeline Development
Identify and evaluate aircraft, engine, and APU teardown opportunities.
Develop acquisition and part-out business cases with clear return thresholds.
Build partnerships with teardown facilities, OEMs, and MRO networks.
Repair, Supply Chain & Quality Oversight
Oversee the full repair lifecycle, including disassembly, shop routing, and recertification.
Ensure compliance with aviation quality standards, including EASA/FAA traceability.
Manage repair turnaround times, cost control, and vendor performance.
Align repair operations with leasing platform requirements.
Commercial Development & Sales Leadership
Lead global sales of piece parts, exchanges, and short-cycle leasing solutions.
Develop pricing strategies, customer segmentation, and margin management.
Expand the customer base across airlines, MROs, OEMs, and brokers.
Represent the division at key industry conferences and events.
Operational Excellence & Digitalization
Leverage ERP and digital tools to automate workflows and reporting.
Define and monitor KPIs, including inventory turns, gross margin by asset class, repair cost variance, cash conversion cycle, and customer satisfaction.
Build a scalable operating model suitable for institutional ownership.
Team Leadership & Full P&L Accountability
Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing trading and operations team.
Own divisional budgeting, profitability, and performance outcomes.
Foster a culture of execution, compliance, and disciplined capital allocation.
System Development & Data Management
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure systems meet operational requirements.
Work with developers to design and enhance system interfaces.
Monitor feature developments and test software releases.
Manage data migration from legacy systems to the current platform.
Requirements:
Proven Business Development experience with Engine and APU Parts Trading Experience
Proven success in developing relationships
Ability to develop and build scalable operational and commercial foundations to support long-term growth
Can work alongside the CEO to implement a successful strategy and drive growth
This position will be based in Dublin so candidates must be in a position to be on site and open to travel
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Sarah-Jane Gaffney
Peak Performance Recruitment Ltd.
Specialist to the Aircraft Leasing & Finance Industry
PPR is working with a fast?growing global engine leasing and asset management platform that is building out its European technical team. They are now seeking an Engine Asset Manager in Germany.
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Engine Asset Mgr, Europe - Central
PPR is working with a fast?growing global engine leasing and asset management platform that is building out its European technical team. They are now seeking an Engine Asset Manager to support engine trading, valuations, technical oversight and fleet strategy across multiple engine programmes.
The role:
Technical Data & Records
Review and compile technical data including ADs, SBs, modifications and interchangeability.
Coordinate with internal technical teams to organise engine records and support customer requests.
Prepare technical inputs for marketing packs and commercial documentation.
Engine Modelling & Evaluation
Analyse BTB, BSI reports and component listings to support daily modelling of acquisition candidates.
Contribute to valuations for acquisition, sale and lease opportunities.
Review engine performance trend data for leased, serviceable or naked engines.
Shop Visit Strategy & Engine Lifecycle
Identify options for shop visit avoidance/optimisation, including adjusting redelivery conditions, exchanging engines, or deploying lease engines.
Review exchange material proposals with attention to back?to?birth traceability for LLPs and serialized components.
Monitor fleet?wide AD/SB activity and technical issues that may impact asset value or reliability.
Essential Experience
Background in an engine leasing, engine trading, or engine parts organisation.
Experience with one or more of: GenX, GE90, Trent, V2500, CF6.
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with industry stakeholders.
Solid Microsoft Excel capability for technical and commercial analysis.
The Business Development Manager is responsible for driving revenue growth and expanding customer relationships across the aircraft landing gear aftermarket, focusing on sales, asset acquisition, and structured trading solutions.
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Business Development Manager, North America
As a Business Development Manager, you will play a key role in driving revenue growth and expanding customer relationships within the aircraft landing gear aftermarket. You will be responsible for developing new business across airlines, MROs, lessors, and trading partners, managing existing accounts, and identifying asset acquisition and trading opportunities. The role involves structuring and closing deals across component sales, exchanges, leasing, and repair management, while ensuring strong alignment between technical understanding and commercial execution. This position suits a commercially driven professional with strong aftermarket knowledge who can balance relationship building, market insight, and deal execution.
Skills and Experience Required
• 5+ years’ experience in aviation aftermarket sales or business development, ideally within components or landing gear.
• Strong understanding of commercial aircraft landing gear, LLPs, overhaul cycles, and asset valuation.
• Proven ability to develop new business, manage key accounts, and close high-value transactions.
• Experience working with airlines, MROs, leasing companies, and aftermarket traders.
The Aircraft Leasing Contract Manager/Transaction Manager/Paralegal will play a pivotal role in managing complex aircraft leasing transactions, supporting delivery, refinancing, and the associated documentation process. The successful candidate will act a
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Transaction Manager, Europe - Ireland
Role Summary
The Aircraft Leasing Contract Manager/Transaction Manager/Paralegal will play a pivotal role in managing complex aircraft leasing transactions, supporting delivery, refinancing, and the associated documentation process. The successful candidate will act as the main point of contact for transaction documentation, liaising with counsel and internal teams to ensure seamless execution and compliance. This role requires a detail-oriented professional who can manage multiple demands efficiently and possesses strong organisational skills.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate and oversee aircraft transactions including aircraft acquisitions and disposals, lease agreements and extensions and aircraft financings, ensuring documentation is prepared and distributed in a timely manner.
Manage and track conditions precedent (CPs), collect and review transaction documents, and ensure accurate distribution to relevant legal counsel.
Track conditions subsequent (CSs) to ensure transactions are completed post closing.
Act as the primary liaison between internal stakeholders, external counsel, and counterparties, handling high volumes of correspondence.
Maintain organised records of transaction documents on internal Sharepoint.
Assist with the review of security documentation and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Ensure all relevant documents and lease / financing details are accurately recorded on the lease management system.
Support the CEO, legal and compliance team with ad hoc requests, as needed.
Identify opportunities to streamline document management and transaction processes.
Track lessee / off lease aircraft insurance obligations and ensure updated insurance certs are in compliance with lease / financing requirements.
Required Experience & Qualifications
Previous experience as a paralegal, trainee solicitor, contract manager or transaction manager in aircraft leasing, aviation finance, or a related transactional legal environment.
Strong understanding of transaction documentation and procedures, with experience handling large volumes of paperwork.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders and coordinate complex transactions.
Excellent organisational and communication skills.
Experience working with legal counsel and reviewing legal documents, including insurance and security documentation.
Proficiency with document management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
This position is ideally suited to someone who has previously managed aviation transaction documents and thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be supported in their professional development and encouraged to take ownership of their role within the organisation.
A global organization specializing in aerospace and aviation support services, providing high-quality solutions across maintenance, repair, overhaul (MRO), distribution, and supply chain operations.
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Export Compliance Lead, North America
The Senior Export Compliance Manager is responsible for leading, governing, and continuously enhancing the organization’s global export compliance program to safeguard against regulatory, financial, and reputational risks. This role provides strategic oversight of export controls, licensing, and risk-based decision-making, serving as the senior subject matter expert on EAR, ITAR, and sanctions regulations.
Acting as a hands-on leader, the Senior Manager makes timely, independent decisions to protect the business—regardless of commercial pressures—while collaborating closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to support compliant and sustainable growth.
Key Accountabilities:
Lead and oversee the global export compliance program, ensuring adherence to EAR, ITAR, OFAC, and all applicable U.S. and international regulations.
Develop, implement, and enforce export compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls aligned with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
Manage export licensing strategies, including applications, provisos, and ongoing obligations, with a focus on complex or high-risk transactions and government interactions.
Evaluate high-risk transactions, including end-use and end-user concerns, diversion risks, and red flags; lead mitigation efforts and corrective actions.
Design and deliver targeted training initiatives to promote compliance awareness, accountability, and ownership across the organization.
Lead internal audits, investigations, voluntary disclosures, and regulatory responses, ensuring thorough root cause analysis and sustainable corrective measures.
Collaborate with Sales, Purchasing, Quality, IT, Operations, and Logistics to integrate compliance into daily operations and ERP systems.
Monitor regulatory developments, enforcement trends, and geopolitical risks, and proactively advise leadership on potential impacts to business strategy and operations.
Make independent, risk-based compliance decisions—including order holds, denials, disclosures, and licensing actions—to protect the organization from exposure.
Perform additional duties as required.
Key Skills and Competencies:
Strong, people-focused leadership with the ability to influence, challenge, and advise senior stakeholders.
Excellent communication and critical thinking skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex regulatory and risk concepts to varied audiences.
Hands-on, results-driven approach, comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels.
Demonstrated ability to promote collaboration, teamwork, and accountability across global, cross-functional teams.
Advanced conflict resolution and negotiation skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities.
High ethical standards, integrity, and strong attention to detail.
Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and time-management abilities in fast-paced environments.
Experience utilizing ERP systems and compliance tools to support scalable and consistent processes.
Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
5–10 years of experience in export compliance management.
A leading provider in the aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) sector, this organization specializes in the servicing of commercial aircraft engines for customers worldwide. Operating as part of a global network, the company delivers high-qual
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MRO Sales Account Manager, North America
A strong understanding of MRO work scope evaluation for commercial aircraft engines is essential to accurately assess and quote maintenance requests. The CAM is expected to continuously strengthen customer relationships and contribute to overall business success.
Extensive knowledge of MRO work scope review on commercial engines such as LEAP, GEnx, GE90, CF6-80,CF34, CFM56 and any other commercial engines is required to accurately evaluate and quote maintenance project requests.
Duties and Responsibilities
Respond promptly to incoming customer calls and emails regarding service requests, ensuring timely delivery of repair quotes in line with customer expectations.
Assess work scope requirements and coordinate with production and quality teams to confirm internal capability and capacity.
Collaborate with sales and support teams to develop accurate and competitive pricing using fixed, time-and-materials, or other pricing models.
Prepare and submit quotes to customers, ensuring all follow-up actions are completed in a timely manner.
Coordinate with operations and quality teams to confirm staffing, qualifications, and tooling availability to meet turnaround time commitments.
Review technical documentation with engineering and operations teams to ensure all project requirements are clearly understood and supported.
Maintain and update internal project tracking systems, initiate work packages, and ensure all pre-project checklists are completed.
Ensure projects are properly opened and recorded across all required systems.
Maintain regular communication with customers, including providing weekly status updates, documenting additional findings, and adjusting work scope and pricing as needed.
Collaborate with management and sales teams to review and update annual work scope pricing.
Conduct post-project reviews with operations, finance, and sales to evaluate profitability and identify schedule variances.
Verify that finance teams receive accurate project data reflecting any scope changes to ensure correct and timely billing.
Identify opportunities to expand maintenance capabilities based on customer needs and market trends.
Represent the organization at industry events and conferences.
Required Skills and Qualifications
3–5 years of experience in aviation MRO, with hands-on experience in customer service or maintenance management.
Strong understanding of MRO technical data and OEM requirements.
Experience in preparing sales quotes and managing projects.
Demonstrates accountability and reliability in delivering commitments.
Professional and effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.
Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel); ERP system experience (e.g., SAP) is advantageous.
Team-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
Strong leadership, organizational, and time management skills.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Effective presentation skills in both group and one-on-one settings.
Proactive, innovative thinker with strong analytical abilities.
Ability to prioritize tasks and make sound decisions quickly.
Takes full ownership of the end-to-end customer relationship.
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Sarah-Jane Gaffney
Peak Performance Recruitment Ltd.
Specialist to the Aircraft Leasing & Finance Industry
A world leader in engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services offering a full spectrum of maintenance solutions, ranging from targeted hospital visits to complete engine overhauls, supporting more than 30 commercial engine platforms.
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Bid Manager, North America
This MRO is currently seeking a Proposal Manager to join its dynamic and international team. In this role, you will play a central part in managing and coordinating bid and campaign activities, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and strengthening the company’s competitive position. Working in a fast-paced, multicultural environment, you will contribute to high-impact projects that support business growth and customer success.
This role ensures the proposal is commercially attractive while still protecting the MRO’s margins, balancing competitiveness with profitability, negotiating terms with customers, and aligning internally on what the business can realistically deliver.
Beyond pricing, a proposal manager will shape the overall deal structure, which can include long-term service agreements, power-by-the-hour contracts, or bundled support packages. They track market trends, competitor positioning, and historical data to improve win rates and refine future bids.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop and prepare detailed engine MRO service proposals tailored to complex customer requirements, including full cost analysis and pricing
Collaborate closely with Sales and Customer Account Management to define and execute effective commercial strategies
Lead and coordinate strategic sales campaigns across multiple markets, aligning bidding teams, internal processes, and customer expectations
Gather and consolidate input from technical and operational departments to support bid development
Conduct risk and opportunity assessments in collaboration with cross-functional teams
Support sales teams during contract negotiations and customer engagements, including participation in client meetings when required
Drive cross-departmental collaboration to strengthen commercial capabilities and deliver strategic sales initiatives
Continuously improve and optimize bidding tools, processes, and methodologies to enhance efficiency and competitiveness
Required Skills and Abilities:
Degree in economics, business informatics, industrial engineering, or a related field
Several years of experience in aviation or a similar industry, ideally in a commercial or sales-focused role
Strong knowledge of project management principles and practices
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to simplify complex information into clear insights
Willingness to travel and interest in working in international, multicultural environments
Fluency in English; additional languages are an advantage
Strong IT proficiency, particularly in MS Office, databases, and digital tools
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Sarah-Jane Gaffney
Peak Performance Recruitment Ltd.
Specialist to the Aircraft Leasing & Finance Industry
The Senior Export Compliance Manager is responsible for leading, governing, continuously improving and strengthening the company?s global export compliance program to protect the company from regulatory, financial, and reputational risk.
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Snr Export Compliance Mgr, North America
Senior Export Compliance Manager
Description
For nearly 30 years, the company has been in the business of providing comprehensive aircraft inventory support for airlines, MROs, OEMs, and distributors. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, with service centers in London and Singapore, it is a truly global partner, serving customers’ parts and inventory needs in more than 140 countries.
The company is embracing the potential of online sales and their digital marketplace, which has been growing exponentially and has tremendous potential with the right technology team in place to support and take it to the next level.
Purpose:
The Senior Export Compliance Manager is responsible for leading, governing, continuously improving and strengthening the company’s global export compliance program to protect the company from regulatory, financial, and reputational risk. This role provides authoritative oversight of export controls, licensing, and risk decisions, and serves as the senior subject-matter expert for EAR, and ITAR sanctions. The Senior Manager operates as a hands-on leader, making timely executive decisions when required to safeguard the business regardless of commercial pressure, while partnering effectively with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to enable successful compliant growth.
Key accountabilities:
• Own and lead the export compliance program, ensuring full compliance with EAR, ITAR, OFAC, and other applicable U.S. and international regulations across all global operations.
• Establish, maintain, and enforce the export compliance policies, procedures, and controls aligned with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Direct and manage export license strategies, applications, provisos, and ongoing obligations, including complex or high?risk transactions and government engagements.
• Actively review and assess high?risk transactions, end?use/end?user concerns, diversion risks, and red flags, lead mitigation actions and corrective measures.
• Develop and deliver targeted training programs that build export compliance awareness, accountability, and ownership across all levels of the organization.
• Lead internal audits, investigations, voluntary disclosures, and responses to regulatory inquiries; ensure root cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions.
• Partner closely with Sales, Purchasing, Quality, IT, Operations, and Logistics to embed compliance into daily workflows and ERP systems.
• Monitor regulatory changes, enforcement trends, and geopolitical risks; proactively advise executive leadership on impacts to strategy and operations.
• Make independent, risk?based compliance decisions to protect the company, including order holds, denials, disclosures, and licensing actions, without undue influence.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
Key skills and competences:
• Decisive, people-centered leadership presence with the ability to influence, challenge, and advise executives and key management.
• Excellent communication skills demonstrating strong critical thinking skills with the ability to clearly articulate complex regulatory and risk concepts to diverse audiences.
• Hands-on, action-oriented leader who is comfortable operating at both strategic and transactional levels.
• Proven ability to foster teamwork, collaboration, and accountability across departments and global teams.
• Advanced conflict resolution and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and viewpoints.
• High ethical standards, integrity and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience leveraging ERP systems and compliance software tools to drive consistent, scalable
Qualifications
Experience and qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree is preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Five to ten years of experience in export compliance management roles.
• ECoP (Export Compliance Professional) certification required.
• Demonstrated experience managing export licenses, authorizations, provisos, and government interactions.
• Continuous Improvement.
• Deep working knowledge of ITAR, EAR, OFAC sanctions and other export control regulations.
• Experience supporting global operations and international customers.
• Strong understanding of aerospace, MRO, OEM, or distribution environments preferred.
• Proficiency with export compliance software and tools.
• Ability to review and understand technical data for export classifications for aerospace product types.
• US citizenship or permanent resident status (if applicable) due to the nature of certain export compliance regulations.
This aircraft leasing company are expanding their pricing operations into Dublin and are seeking a senior pricing / investment analyst to support their aircraft trading team in Dublin. The company are focused on leasing and trading mid life aircraft and e
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Snr Investment Analyst, Europe - Ireland
This aircraft leasing company are expanding their pricing operations into Dublin and are seeking a senior pricing / investment analyst to support their aircraft trading team in Dublin. The company are focused on leasing and trading mid life aircraft and engines.
The pricing analyst position will play a mission critical role in supporting the origination & sales for commercial aircraft leasing investment efforts. This is a high exposure role, that leverages your ability to develop comprehensive financial models and provide recommendations to support new capital deployment & portfolio management. Your strong financial acumen, analytical skills, and drive for accuracy will be crucial in driving informed decision-making and achieving our objectives.
Job Description & Responsibilities:
Primarily involved in financial modelling, maintenance modelling and analysis of aviation investment opportunities in line with the objectives of the business.
Drafting of Deal Committee papers and Investment Committee proposals.
Assist with aircraft investment opportunities from the sourcing stage, to underwriting, through deal closing – and beyond. Responsibility for monitoring and management of specific elements of the portfolio.
Assisting in the on-going transaction structuring and risk monitoring of portfolio investments and evaluation and closing of divestments.
Perform periodic and ad-hoc analysis on the portfolio fleet to support the aircraft trading team in making informed decisions on actively managed investments
Job Requirements:
Preferred:
Experience in aircraft leasing or maintenance / MRO commercial / pricing functions
Experience of financial and maintenance modelling involved in aircraft acquisitions
Required:
Undergraduate degree in Finance, Business. or Accounting
Excellent interpersonal and communication (oral & written) skills
High Proficiency in Excel Financial / Cashflow Modelling
Excellent numerical and analytical skills
Attention to detail and accuracy is essential
Good team player, self-motivated and proactive
Strong time management skills & ability to meet tight deadlines
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