Fleet Management Director

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced aviation specialist to join a leading aircraft leasing company. The role is responsible for: project management of transition airplanes (return, repossessions, AOG, acquisition, sale and part out) and technical support to the DAE Sales and Trading teams for the re-lease, extension, purchase or sale of aircraft.

Role responsibilities will include:

• Management of transition aircraft (Lessee to Lessee, Repossession, AOG to Lessee, Sale, Purchase, Part Out).
• Initiate, update and monitor applicable aircraft redelivery obligations and commitments.
• Manage all technical aspects of LOI reviews.
• Provide technical input for commercial analysis and “Approval Memos”.
• Support lease, sale and purchase negotiations with lessees, buyers and sellers; and provide technical input for the lease, sale or purchase agreement.
• Direct transition process and personnel to include identification and assessment of problem areas and development / implementation of appropriate solutions, as required.
• Direct on-site transition teams remotely to ensure accurate project handling and time management.
• Manage and enforce Lessee’s contractual obligations to ensure compliance with lease return and delivery conditions.
• Negotiate Lessee Return Compensation amounts, if applicable.
• Manage, negotiate and execute maintenance, flight services, personnel and operational agreements as required to support the transition process.
• Communicate and coordinate the transition activities between outgoing and incoming Lessee’s, regulatory authorities, company personnel and necessary vendors / maintenance organizations.
• Review and approval of the maintenance workscopes determining eligibility to qualify to maintenance reserves drawdown.
• Ensure the aircraft are in compliance with the negotiated delivery conditions and DAE board approval.
• Manage or perform surveillance of aircraft in the DAE fleet under your management, in an effective and efficient manner.

Suitable applicants will demonstrate the following:

• A minimum of 5 years experience in managing aircraft check, repair and reconfiguration programs.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant license (or equivalent) or Engineering Degree.
• Thorough knowledge of aircraft lease agreements, delivery, maintenance in the term, maintenance cost issues, redelivery obligations.
• Conversant with FAA and EASA maintenance, operational regulatory requirements and Certification / Registration issues.
• In depth understanding of aircraft maintenance schedules, OEM/Vendor SB requirements.
• Experience in interpreting, negotiating and drafting contract language (LOI & Lease Agreement, Maintenance Agreement and Flight Agreement).
• Experience with transition budget development, maintenance cost estimation and budget oversight.
• Strong project management skills.