Peak Performance Jobs

• Review, draft and negotiate lease agreements, sale agreements, notations, amendments and any ancillary documents.
• Researching cross border lease structures.
• Liaise with other internal departments to gather appropriate information required for the closing of the transaction.
• Manage litigations and repossessions when necessary.

Duties will include:

• Analysing, modelling and pricing aircraft transactions in line with investor parameters
• Conducting airline fleet and market analysis
• Monitoring trade literature/web sources for potential new customers
• Risk analysis and due diligence regarding prospective clients and projects
• Monitoring of lessor/competitor activity in the marketplace
• Drafting proposals, letters of intent for acquisition/sale/lease of aircraft/engines
• Supporting technical and marketing personnel
• Assisting with preparation of credit analysis and pricing reports
• Developing/updating of lessee/general information on Company database

Knowledge, skills and experience required:

• Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or Economics
• Strong VBA and Excel skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a dynamic work environment
• High attention to detail
• Experience in financial modelling is preferable
• Experience in credit analysis is desirable
• Self-starter, using own initiative but strong team player

Apply:

For further information on this position please contact

Keith Garry

keith@aircraftleasing.ie

+353429419660

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

Duties will include:

• Performing credit due diligence and analysis on prospective clients and projects
• Performing independent credit research, forming conclusions & recommendations and communicating these effectively to key stakeholders, including management and prospective investors
• Assisting to review and recommend for approval credit risk-related transactions
• Develop strong understanding of airline industry
• Assist with investor presentation decks and pitches on an ad-hoc basis
• Perform independent research
• Analysing airline financial statements, developing forecasts and modelling future performance (this is in our pipeline for future developments of credit analysis)
• Conducting airline fleet and market analysis
• Supporting technical and marketing personnel
• Coordinate and participate in regular update of airline and lessor database 

Job Requirements, Qualifications, & Competencies

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or Engineering
• Ability to read and understand financial statements
• Strong Excel and VBA skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a dynamic work environment
• High attention to detail
• Independent thinker
• Experience in credit analysis is desirable
• Experience in financial modelling is preferable
• Self-starter, using own initiative but strong team player
• Fluent in English (& Mandarin an advantage)
• CFA or accounting qualification an advantage

Apply:

For further information on this position please contact

Richael Gosling

richael@aircraftleasing.ie

+353429419663

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

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

Selected responsibilities:

? Provide international transactional support and cross border tax advice.

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

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

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

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

Required experience:

? At least 5 years’ experience in Tax consulting.

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

? Experience in the Aviation Finance industry preferred.

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

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

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

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

Knowledge, skills and experience required:

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

Apply:

For further information on this position please contact

Richael Gosling

richael@aircraftleasing.ie

+353 42 941 9663

Seeking an exceptional aircraft management professional with technical and analytical acumen. This individual will play an integral part of the Technical Operations Team having a direct impact on the continued growth and success of the company. This position will be responsible for performing technical analysis, technical asset management, and operations initiatives supporting the currently owned and prospective assets.

Duties will include:

• Perform technical analysis and operations activities in support of the technical operations team
• Provide overall technical support of inventory engines and airframes, interacting with outside technical resources, consultants and vendors as required
• Assist with program management of aircraft undergoing cargo conversion, including customer-facing updates and ensuring aircraft meet delivery timelines
• Review and contribute to aircraft and engine work packages
• Review and report on technical specifications and key lease drivers for strategic decision making
• Assist with creation of technical operations process improvements
• Ability to travel as required (less than 20%).

Professional qualifications:

• Minimum 1-3 years of aviation, airline, or aircraft leasing experience
• Experience in aircraft transitions or aircraft systems maintenance/modification is strongly preferred
• Commercial powerplant knowledge is beneficial
• Expert-level Excel and Microsoft Office Suite skills
• Knowledge of aircraft and engine lease agreements
• Engineering degree OR FAA A&P preferred

Apply:

For further information on this position please contact

Richael Gosling

richael@aircraftleasing.ie

+353429419663

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

• Provide leadership and management of the Quality Management System, Quality Standards (AS9100), and related internal process documents
• Work with the Management Team to formulate and establishing company policies, operating procedures, and goals.
• Report to the Management Team on department performance, including the quality management system, quality standards, audits, and supplier management, and propose improvements as needed in those areas.
• Ensure that all internal audits are performed and documented pursuant to the policies and procedures
• Maintain all maintenance corrective action and training policy and procedures and ensure that all corrective, preventive, and root cause actions for all audits internal and customer are taken, documented, and communicated.
• Direct and facilitate investigation and resolution of quality incidents, process deviations and customer complaints and inquiries.
• Maintain the Export Compliance program in accordance with US Export Regulations
• Lead the Health and Safety Committee, holding regular meetings and work with HR and other departments to meet Company Objectives.
• Building and maintaining relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Ensure training efforts lead to the effective implementation of investigation/problem solving tools when performing inbound and outbound inspections and lead knowledge for the rest of the organization.

• Extensive aviation and aerospace experience.
• A passion for continuous improvement and quality assurance in an organization
• Strong supervisory skills and can manage a team

• Strong organization/prioritization skills; proven ability to consistently meet deadlines.
• Strong internal & external communication skills.
• Strong written skills.
• Ability to work well both on your own and within a team environment.
• Deep Understanding and knowledge of Microsoft Office, with advanced level experience with spreadsheet and presentation tools.

Duties will include:

• Represent the department on the Deal Teams
• Responsible for all technical aspects of aircraft deliveries, acceptance, returns and ongoing management of assets during lease life.
• Technical logistics management and project handling for aircraft deliveries.
• Manage technical client relationship for assigned portfolio of clients.
• Address all Lessee modification requests and general queries promptly, accurately, always being mindful of longer-term relationships.
• Maintain technical oversight of stored aircraft.
• Generating Technical Specs for returned aircraft and update post maintenance.
• Support Tech Data Department by maintain accurate, well-structured filing systems for technical records, and reports.
• OEM relationship management
• Provide OEM and MRO interaction on products.
• Responsible for assessment, relationship management, and cost negotiation of MROs.
• Provide selective support in select regions as requested.
• Customer relationship management
• Project manage the technical aspects of aircraft deliveries with overall responsibility for its success.
• Ownership of Budgets.
• Highlight and advise on potential technical risk issues important to the company
• Support the company’s sales and marketing efforts
• Support the organisation in meeting our customers’ expectations

Professional qualifications:

• Over 8 years relevant Aviation experience required
• Narrow Body experience

Job Requirements & Competencies

• Ability to work as part of a highly dynamic team in a challenging environment
• Strong negotiation skills
• Understanding of Aircraft Lease Agreements
• Solid knowledge of technical aspects of aircraft transitions and an ability to find practical solutions and overcomes issues as they present
• An open-minded and problem-solving attitude
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to interact with colleagues at all levels in and outside the organization
• Willingness to travel abroad as required
• A desire to work in a busy and growing environment
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Strong IT skills

Apply:

For further information on this position please contact

Richael Gosling

richael@aircraftleasing.ie

+353429419663

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

Powerplant Manager – Aircraft Leasing

Due to continued growth this aircraft lessor is seeking to add to their existing team. The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a Powerplant in an aircraft leasing company or airline.

Objective of the job

To provide in-house capability in relation to

• Shop Visit Management
• Aircraft Transitions and General Engine Support

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of a relevant degree and 3 years’ work experience in the aviation technical or commercial field, or an alternative relevant technical qualification with 10 years’ work experience in the aviation technical field.
• Understanding of engine shop visit processes and airline operation
• Affinity with process development and standardisation
• Knowledge of regional aircraft engines an advantage
• Knowledge of the aircraft leasing industry

Please apply or enquire in the strictest confidence to:

Richael Gosling

richael@aircraftleasing.ie

+353 42 941 9663

Peak Performance specialises in the recruitment for the aircraft leasing industry globally. View www.aircraftleasing.ie to see other opportunities in this industry, we cover all disciplines including technical, legal, finance, marketing etc. 

New Leasing Opportunity – Lease / Contracts Manager

An established lessor with offices around the globe, is looking to secure a Contracts Manager to be part of their team

As the Contracts Manager you will be responsible for the collations of all the relevant documentation required for the closing of aircraft lease, purchase and sale transactions. This includes coordination of all CP’s, finance, technical, insurance and legal documentation. This role will assist the commercial team in the review of LOI and term sheet documentation as well as assist in the closing of aircraft leasing transactions.

To be considered for this role it is essential that candidates display the relevant experience within an airline or lessor in a similar function.

Apply in strict confidence:

Richael Gosling

richael@aircraftleasing.ie

+353 42 9419663

Peak Performance specialises in the recruitment for the aircraft leasing industry globally. View www.aircraftleasing.ie to see other opportunities in this industry, we cover all disciplines including technical, legal, finance, marketing etc.  

Due to continued growth, this leading international lessor is seeking to add additional legal counsel to support the expansion of their fleet. This is a new position and will oversee a wide variety of transactions in the Asia region, including China

Location is flexible. Qualified candidates based in China, Singapore or Hong Kong are welcome to apply

Responsibilities

• Lead the negotiation of a wide range of aircraft lease, purchase, sale, loan and finance transactions across varied jurisdictions,

• Manage transactions from documentation phase through to closing

• Gather and organise transaction documentation for any relevant deal team inputs from other departments e.g. technical, risk, finance, commercial

• Draft LOIs for purchase, sales and lease agreements, and aircraft commercial contracts

• Manage relationship with external counsel partners

Requirements:

• Qualified lawyer with minimum 5 years relevant experience in aircraft leasing or in private practice with a focus on aircraft finance and leasing

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines under pressure and with minimal supervision

• Demonstrable negotiation skills, both internally and externally

• Willing to travel internationally

• Mandarin Chinese and good English language skills are required

Apply to barry@aircraftleasing.ie

• Preparation of IFRS financial statements for year end.
• Manage the external audit process. With the assistance of the accounting team, work closely with auditors to ensure efficient and timely interim and year-end audit procedure.
• Preparation of financial information and analysis, including summaries of quarterly performance, supporting internal reports for individual entities.
• Develop and implement accounting policies and assist with transaction accounting analysis, and other special projects.
• Assist with continuous improvement of financial reporting processes.
• Other ad-hoc projects and duties as required

• Qualified accountant with a minimum of 2 years PQE
• Relevant experience with financial reporting in an international environment including an audit firm.
• Aircraft leasing experience preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Independent and proactive
• Analytical, accurate and detail-oriented (willing to understand the details of complex issues)

• Implement the technical strategy and work with existing lessees to manage technical projects
• Develop and maintain relationships with technical partners
• Provide technical input to, and negotiate technical aspects of, lease agreements, lease extensions and LOIs
• Inspect aircraft and relevant documentation to ensure compliance with the lease provisions
• Negotiate, report and manage maintenance reserve rates, maintenance, delivery and return condition provisions of leases etc
• Assess the incorporation of technical modifications to the aircraft and upgrades
• Monitoring and management of technical provisions of aircraft and engine lease agreements
• Manage the entire aircraft return and delivery process
• Review and approve aircraft specification sheets, provide advice on regulatory requirements, current aircraft status and anticipated aircraft status at time of delivery
• Act as the key point of contact within for all questions relating to technical specifications, maintenance issues, aircraft documentation etc.

• Bachelors’ degree and minimum of 5 years of directly relevant airline, aviation or leasing company experience
• Strong degree of technical expertise and an interest in developing new technologies (hydrogen, electric propulsion…) and sustainability initiatives
• Exceptional technical knowledge of various aircraft models, systems and maintenance, aircraft records and Aviation Authority/regulatory requirements
• Strong experience and knowledge of aircraft and engine maintenance programs, evaluating airframe and engine maintenance checks, engine shop visits, and component overhauls etc
• Experience in delivery conditions, transition modifications, transition management, asset management
• Hard-working, motivated and pro-active team player, flexible and able to perform under pressure
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to handle multiple, competing priorities and deadlines simultaneously
• Excellent planning, analytical, interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills

Apply to barry@aircraftleasing.ie