Technical Director - Aircraft Leasing

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Negotiable + Bonus + Benefits
Ireland: Dublin City Centre
Permanent
John Mullally
1029180
+353 (0)1 633 4111
Jun 9, 2009

Reporting to: Managing Director

Our client has been active in the aircraft leasing business on a global basis and it established an operation in Ireland as a core functional entity for the growth of this business in the long term.

A Technical Director is required to take care of the group’s aircraft lease activities primarily in Europe, Africa and Middle East.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sales/Marketing division at MCAP group on the technical aspects of the aircraft leasing transactions. This includes technical analysis in support of the proposed transaction, review and negotiations of technical sections of term sheets, and full lease/purchase agreements
• Provide technical expertise to MCAP Group for the economic evaluation of potential portfolio purchases and sales
• Act as program manager for the redelivery of aircraft located in Europe returning from current lease and delivery of these aircraft to the new lessee
• Review and approve requests for reimbursement from Maintenance Reserves for Airframe, Landing Gears maintenance events, with the specific goal of minimizing reserve reimbursement while still maintaining good Lessor-Lessee relationship
• Update standardized book of Airframe maintenance reserves rates or maintenance adjustments rates for narrow-body aircraft
• Become focal point of knowledge with respect to EASA rules and regulations, which may affect MCAP's transaction of business
• For new aircraft purchases from Boeing or Airbus, provide the technical expertise for selection of aircraft option and BFE/SPE equipment

Requirements

• Experience in aircraft sales/leasing from a technical viewpoint
• Established relationships with potential airline customers
• Knowledge of aircraft sales/lease term sheets/contracts
• Knowledge of aircraft technical matters
• Knowledge of FAA and EASA regulations pertaining to transfer of Aircraft and associated records
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English
• Willingness to travel internationally
• Flexible and facilitative
• Attention to detail
• Ability to establish and build relationships with others
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• High standard of organisation, accuracy and attention to detail required
• Ability to prioritise and work within deadlines
• Ability to work calmly and methodically under pressure
• Microsoft Office (Word & Excel) to at least an intermediate level
• Work experience in a company with international operations
• Ability to work on own initiative with little supervision
• Multiple language skills would be an advantage
• Knowledge of aircraft engines

Salary: Negotiable + Bonus + Benefits

If you would like to apply for this role or find out more, please apply or contact John Mullally at Robert Walters on +353 (0)1 633 4111 quoting the job reference 755150