Peak Performance Jobs

Tasks:

• Overall technical responsibility for engine systems during repairs and the associated specification of disassembly and repair scope of the engines, reflecting customer order, service life, manufacturer's specifications and Company standard
• Technical support for engines during the entire overhaul process (from disassembly to acceptance test)
• Technical coordination and leadership of handling team consisting of quality, logistics and account management and advising both internal and external customers on technical issues relating to the engine system
• Analyse engine and component condition and identify actions taking into account impact on engine performance during operation as well as costs, and internal lead time
• Support of sales in tenders and advice to customers or account management on technical matters
• Contributing to and leading interdisciplinary projects (e.g. process optimisation, technology projects, new engine launches, etc.)
• Proactively push further technological development, cost saving activities and innovative ideas
• Analyse customer fleets and develop efficient maintenance strategies for future repair measures (data analysis)

Requirements:

• Degree in the field of aerospace engineering, aero engine construction or mechanical engineering, industrial engineering focussing on fluid power equipment
• Excellent computer skills (MS Office), SAP R3 desirable
• Excellent English skills
• Excellent systems understanding, analytical thinking and methodological skills to solve complex issues
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, decision-making readiness and strong on teamwork
• Willingness to travel

You stand out through your pronounced strategic approach, your willingness to change and your assertiveness. You have the ability to quickly orient around complex systems and situations, grasp the essentials and develop creative solutions even in unclear situations.

Apply:

For further information on this position please contact

Kevin O'Callaghan

kevin@ppraviation.com

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
• Russian Language Experience required

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

About the Position

The Senior Director – Portfolio Management will be responsible for assisting in the day-to-day functions performed by the Asset Management Team. This role will tackle a dynamic array of matters focusing on the commercial inventory and lease portfolio.  The role will require the candidate to interact effectively with other functional areas of the company in a fast paced environment.

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Duties will include:

• As a member of the deal team, assist in negotiation of LOIs and LAs with a main focus on delivery / return conditions and mitigation of risk

• Day to day lease portfolio management incl. MR claim management and communication with customers.

• Management of pre-purchase asset/lease review, inspection and records due diligence of prospective assets.

• Management of consultants, and completion of mid-term aircraft audits and inspections

• Arrange, control, negotiate and ensure on time aircraft (re)-deliveries within the approved budget.

• Support the deal team wherever needed in order to achieve successful deal making

• Advise on the suitability of maintenance facilities, subcontractors and consultants

• Management of lease portfolio IT system (CMS).

Knowledge, skills and experience required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation / Engineering or Operations Management

• Minimum 5 years' experience working in the aircraft leasing industry or 10 years work experience in aviation of which some years within a commercial aircraft leasing.

• Experience in engine maintenance and shop visit management.

• Experience with aircraft check planning and line/base maintenance.

• Good verbal and written understanding of English; ability to understand legal and contractual wording

• Adept at Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite.

Apply:

For further information on this position please contact

Richael Gosling

+353 42 9419 663

richael@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

• Leading transaction documentation from A-Z-from LOI stage to closing with airlines, aircraft lessors;
• Conducting (face to face) negotiations with customers(such as airlines, aircraft buyers and sellers, manufacturers and maintenance providers) as part of the deal team activities;
• Managing external lawyer, as necessary;
• Reviewing legal documents/conditions precedent/security documents, as necessary;
• Reviewing of the business items of aircraft leasing revealing the risk, as necessary.

Skills & Experience:

• Superior academic and career record either in house or in private practice
• Minimum 6+ years relevant PQE in aircraft leasing 
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Proven commercial acumen
• Ability to work in a global multi-disciplinary team

Please apply or enquire to:

Richael Gosling

Peak Performance Recruitment

Ph:       +353 42 941 9663

Email:   richael@aircraftleasing.ie  

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft quality assurance policies and procedures
• Maintenance of AS9100 Certifications and assessment interface with 3rd party Registrar
• Interpret and implement quality assurance standards
• Evaluate adequacy of quality assurance standards
• Devise sampling procedures and directions for recording and reporting quality data
• Review the implementation and efficiency of quality and inspection systems
• Plan, conduct and monitor testing and inspection of materials and products to ensure finished product quality
• Document internal audits and other quality assurance activities
• Investigate customer complaints and non-conformance issues
• Collect and compile statistical quality data
• Analyze data to identify areas for improvement in the quality system
• Develop, recommend and monitor corrective and preventive actions
• Prepare reports to communicate outcomes of quality activities
• Identify training needs and organize training interventions to meet quality standards
• Coordinate and support on-site audits conducted by external providers
• Evaluate audit findings and implement appropriate corrective actions
• Monitor risk management activities
• Responsible for document management systems
• Assure ongoing compliance with quality and industry regulatory requirements
• Scan and review records trace for company access
• Maintain company server files regarding trace records
• Develop, maintain and ensure compliance with QMS procedures, work instructions and “Best Practices” throughout the facility
• Work with the Quality Department to assist with questions related to receiving and shipping of inventory
• Assist personnel with completion of vendor and customer quality surveys
• Ensure staff carry out quality inspections, as required
• Responsible for managing company approved vendor listings
• Any tasks assigned by Head of Quality
• Assist personnel and other department with Quality and Records Trace
• Approving vendor selections
• Lead Problem Solving events
• Report and improve all Quality-related KPI’s

Qualifications:

• Minimum five years of professional experience in quality management; in the aerospace industry
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A comprehensive knowledge of AS 9100 requirements
• Experience with International and Aerospace Quality System Standards regulations, including planning and implementation is critical
• Proficient capability with MS Office, Visio and creating flow charts
• FAA A&P license preferred
• Through knowledge of Lean Six Sigma & DMAIC Methodology
• Associate degree in project management/Business administration or related field

For further information on this position please contact

Kevin O'Callaghan

+353 87604 2426

kevin@ppraviation.com

FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Work in accordance with approved company strategic business plan, road map and implement strategy, policies and financial goals within area of responsibility.
• Manage and coordinate sales and marketing activities.
• Creates learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees, including training plans.
• Manage and coordinate activities of the customer focus team ensuring good interface with customers.
• Drive the department towards continuous improvement, champion change and analyse data/metrics to improve business results.
• Collaborate across the organization to help other departments be successful.
• Draw up sales budgets for area of responsibility to ensure profitability
• Ensure that customer projects are economical within budgets and that reports to the Board/Shareholders are fully aligned with strategic plans.

• Ensure that prices of services offered are according to the financial/technical framework condition.
• Be active in invoicing and collection within the given deadlines.
• All deviations from the current procedures and strategic plans will be presented to CEO for final approvals.
• Responsible for ensuring that procedures are in place for lessons learned (continuous improvement) and communicating this to all stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable EH&S requirements within health, environment and safety requirements

For further information on this position please contact

Kevin O'Callaghan

+353 87604 2426

kevin@ppraviation.com

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordination of material teardowns, project timelines and logistics.
• Identification of material needing repair, handling of repair decisions and repair team coordination.
• Build and maintain close working relationships with repair vendors.
• Negotiate repair discounts with higher volume vendors.
• Maintain backlogged material.
• Communication with Sales in terms of material pricing, broker opportunities and push lists.
• Valuation of material including market availability and trends.
• Maintain high energy, cooperative and positive attitude and great sense of humor.
• Other tasks and projects as directed by management.

Required Experience:

• A bachelor's or master’s degree and at least three to five years’ experience in a product or project-management role
• Prior aviation industry experience required.
• Strong communication, consultation, and relationship management skills
• Detail orientation with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment
• Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)

About the Position

• Job title: Senior Manager Technical
• Report to: CTO
• Department: Technical and Asset Management
• Working Location: Dublin

Duties will include:

• Recording of lease and aircraft data – lease technical conditions, and technical specifications, utilisation into the Company’s Asset Management System.
• Maintenance reserve – claim processing as per lease agreements and calculation of the lessor contributions, Audit planning, assessment of technical audits and implementation.
• Technical management of the delivery, redelivery and transition of aircraft.
• Attendance and oversight and of aircraft undergoing major maintenance events and  storage.
• Management of external consultants as required.
• Review of LOI & Lease documentation from a technical perspective.
• Provision of support on lease technical and maintenance queries to other departments.
• Review of configuration specifications and provision of cost estimates for new aircraft deliveries, redeliveries and transitions.
• Manage aircraft from a technical aspect throughout their lifecycle.
• Updating aircraft usage information and producing reports on a scheduled and as-required basis for internal and external clients.
• Developing and maintaining the Company’s maintenance and modification cost databases, and other information databases as required.
• Monitoring aircraft incidents and accidents, and reporting on significant events and developments affecting airworthiness and operation of aircraft, and their implication for the Company’s business.
• Maintain strong relationships with the OEM’s and MRO’s to ensure the business is kept abreast of developments within the industry.

Knowledge, skills and experience required:

• To be successful in this role, you will need to be degree qualified or have relevant aviation experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Aircraft Leasing, Airline, MRO or related consultancy company.
• Detailed knowledge of the Boeing and Airbus Products both narrow and wide body.
• In depth knowledge of the CFM56 – 5 and V2500 Engines would be an advantage.
• Project management experience is required.
• Experience with Technical Management Systems for inputting and managing aircraft records.
• Computer literate and familiar with MS Office products.
• Self-starter, problem solver, ability to work independently and A can do attitude.
• Good communications skills and the ability to produce technical reports to a high standard.
• Collaborative approach to teamwork that supports the company culture.
• Committed to professional excellence and demonstrate a natural attention for detail.
• Highly motivated individual with the ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.
• Proven ability work within a multi functioning / multi – cultural team.
• This position will require substantial overseas travel and flexibility in this regard is prerequisite for any candidate.

Apply:

For further information on this position please contact

Barry Long

barry@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

In this position, you will be responsible for the preparation of financial reports as well as supporting financial information and analysis. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent) with 8-10 relevant years of working experience in financial reporting and analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of US GAAP/SEC compliant reporting at quarter and year ends
• Preparation of financial information and analysis, including summaries of quarterly performance supporting external and internal reports and presentations
• Develop and maintain the integrity of the financial reporting process and controls
• Drive development and enhancement of periodic accounting analysis
• Ownership of cash flow models that support accounting analyses
• Liaise with the commercial teams on the accounting for commercial transactions
• Liaise with auditors to ensure efficient and timely quarterly review and year-end audit procedures
• Other ad-hoc projects and duties as required

Required Experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent)
• Relevant experience in an international environment including a big four audit firm
• Relevant experience with Financial Reporting in an international environment (US GAAP is a plus)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Displays strong attention to detail
• Ability to organize and schedule work effectively to meet deadlines
• High proficiency with Microsoft Excel is required
• Analytical and challenging mind-set that can drive change and improvements in everyday finance processes
• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Flexible; willing to apply extra commitment during busy financial reporting periods

Apply to barry@aircraftleasing.ie 

Language: Fluent English is required, additional language skills a plus.

Location and Working Conditions: Europe or the Americas preferred, global candidates will be considered. The employee is permitted to work out of their home. 

Apply to barry@aircraftleasing.ie

Overview:

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

Selected Responsibilities:

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

Required Experience

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

Apply:

For further information on this position please apply to:

Barry Long

+353 87 987 1130

barry@aircraftleasing.ie

Responsibilities:

• Managing to metrics, supply chain, planning for resources, and maintaining the operating cost within budgeted and forecasted expectations. 
• Collaborate with Senior Management and our global team mates on the warehouse’s operational activities
• Ensuring proper storage and segregation of the parts, devising ways through logistics to optimize inventory control procedures.
• Direct and manage team to recognize aircraft parts conditions
  • Managing location utilization.  Using the right sized locations for the parts, repackaging the parts as necessary to fit the ideal location.
  • Making sure the part is significantly protected
  • Maintaining project segregation by assigning to the proper locations
  • Directing parts to the cold room as necessary
• Maintaining a clean facility for the inventory
• Mezzanine aisles are neatly maintained
• Rack Aisles are neat and clear
• Boxes and crates are maintained in good condition
• Maintain warehouse security and making sure security procedures are adhered too.
• Identifying locations that need to be consolidated
• Identifying locations where items can be repackaged to save space
• Responsible for managing location efficiency. 
• Responsible for perpetual cycle counts and achieving inventory accuracy, investigating, and clearing discrepancies.
• Plans layout of stockroom, warehouse, and other storage areas, considering turnover, size, weight, and related factors of items stored
• Hire, develop, motivate, and coach a team of high performing employees who will be aware of and work toward achieving key performance indicators that measure the effectiveness of our warehouse’s operations.
• We will expect you to be a great communicator with your team, peers, and leader as you provide information, stats, reports, review policies or take in feedback.   We will also expect you to seek out learning opportunities and to remain abreast of what is going in the business.
• As the coach of this team, together you will work on maintaining a warehouse to be proud of. 
• Collaboration is one of our key values.  To this end, on any given day, we will find you conferring with other team leaders to coordinate warehouse activities
   

What our client looks for

• Develops collaborative working relationships.
• Manages multiple tasks seamlessly and adapts to the work environment.
• Continuously seeks improvement and strives to get to the root cause of any issues or concerns that arise.
• Problem solves in a complex environment and looks for fresh new ways to approach an opportunity or address a staff challenge.
• Clearly communicates in verbal and written form to all levels, including senior management.
• Plans and organizes themselves and their team
• Applies and interprets mathematical concepts; reads/interprets and writes complete work documents.
• Shows a passion for the customer, fellow employees, and the business that we are in.
   

Experience:

• 5 years’ experience of warehouse management within the aerospace industry particularly with an in-depth knowledge of aircraft spare parts.
• 5S implementation
   

Tools and Technology Experience:

• knowledge of computer hardware and associated software (i.e. enterprise resource planning, logistics and supply chain, inventory management and MS Office is required.)
• Previous interactions with LEAN or six sigma processes are ideal.
   

Education:

• Requires completion of a high school diploma, but a college degree in business administration or in a discipline related to facility operations and maintenance, or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience is preferred.

Apply:

As Asset Manager (m/f/d) you are responsible for managing all aspects of our engines portfolio whether on or off lease. Furthermore you support, when required, all commercial activities in conjunction with the Asset Management and the Leasing Team.

Your Tasks:

• Build and maintain strong and trusting relationships with business partners, within an international B2B   environment both face-to-face and remote
• Day-to-day Business for Asset Management incl. working closely with the relevant parties as well as company network  regarding commercial, technical and legal matters to meet our customers’ needs
• Support as to the best possible scenario in order to preserve the Residual Value of every Asset under management
• Ensure new additions to the engines portfolio are correctly brought into the fleet in line with fleet management  processes and related checklists
• Shop Visit Management including support of table inspections participation etc.as well as including material supply & cost and time management
• Ensure asset compliance with business case provisions during term of ownership. Coordination with team and external parties on reporting requirements
• Review and approve invoices to ensure compliance with asset provisions and existing contracts
• Support the day-to-day management of owned assets and piece parts

Your Experience and Qualifications:

• Completed degree preferred in the field of aviation engineering
• Relevant working experience in Engine Field, especially on CFM56-family, ideally in an international environment
• Experience reviewing and negotiating the technical provisions of engine lease or purchase agreements
• English fluently written and spoken, additional language skills are a plus
• Good IT skills (in particular MS Office), SAP is a plus
• Self-responsibility, high level of commitment, flexibility and ability to cope with pressure
• Eloquent communication skills, diplomatic skills when dealing with customers

Apply:

For further information on this position please contact

Kevin O'Callaghan

+353 87604 2426

kevin@ppraviation.com