Job Description

The Assistant Vice President (AVP) / Vice President (AVP) - Technical role will work together with the Head of Technical to manage the Avation PLC fleet of aircraft, and will include the following job functions:


Track aircraft usage and utilisation, and update the technical data and information into Avation PLC's lease management system (Sparta) Review technical records for major airframe checks, engine overhaul, landing gear restoration, and component shop visits, and assess/highlight issues of non-compliance in addition to anything that may affect the value of the aircraft Manage new aircraft deliveries, aircraft lease transitions and lease returns Manage the fleet audit program, and perform aircraft mid-lease audits as necessary Manage modification programs for the aircraft as necessary Assist with the review and assessment of second-hand aircraft that Avation PLC will look at purchasing Liaise with the airlines, OEMs, MROs, technical consultants on a variety of technical matters Review the technical aspects of aircraft lease agreements, and provide comments to the rest of the team Analyse, model and track the value of the aircraft with respect to the maintenance cycle of the airframe and its major components Assist with the review of maintenance reserve claim
The candidate should ideally have the following qualities:


Engineering Degree with at least 5 years in the aircraft leasing industry or at least 10 years in the Aviation industry, preferably with an Airline, MRO or OEM Be familiar with airline operations and aircraft maintenance Be familiar with the lease management system (ie, Sparta) Have some experience in a commercial environment Proficient with using Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint * Be able to travel, as required, and occasionally on short notice