Technical Management, Vice President, Aviation

Overview

The organization is seeking a Vice President, Technical Management to join the Aviation Finance team, which focuses on aircraft and engine leases within the asset-based lending group.

This role is based in New York, Dublin, Los Angeles, or remotely. The position offers a hands-on, broad scope across the portfolio and meaningful involvement in technical diligence, pricing, execution, and post-closing portfolio management. Working within a lean team provides close exposure to senior members of the business and participation across all aspects of the investment process.

Responsibilities

• Review maintenance reserve rates, balances, and claims, including annual rate escalations and lessor contribution balances
• Support implementation of an aviation software program and database, including input and audit of technical data
• Compile and review maintenance forecasts, including timing, workscopes, and costs of major maintenance events, particularly for engines
• Review and sign off on customer queries, including transition budgets, expense reimbursements, and minor maintenance workscopes
• Review lease redeliveries and transitions; coordinate with lessees, MROs, legal counsel, and third-party servicers
• Assist with technical diligence on contemplated aircraft and engine acquisitions, including records review and assessment of maintenance condition
• Assist with aircraft pricing and modeling by reviewing maintenance fly-forwards, key maintenance assumptions, maintenance payouts, and redelivery compensation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a relevant technical discipline
• 4–8 years’ experience in an aviation technical role at an aircraft lessor or OEM
• Technical knowledge of aircraft and engine maintenance, including the ability to assess commercial and economic impacts
• Knowledge of maintenance programs across current- and new-technology narrowbody engines (CFM56, V2500, LEAP, and PW1100G), with the ability to assess shop visit workscopes and the reasonableness of maintenance event costs
• Working knowledge of the technical provisions of aircraft and engine lease agreements, including maintenance reserve, return compensation, return condition, and redelivery provisions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and creative problem-solving approach to technical matters
• Strong work ethic with the ability to take ownership and responsibility
• Exceptional organization skills and attention to detail, with the ability to multi-task
• Willingness to be a coachable team player and embrace a collaborative firm culture

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with aviation software platforms (AerData, Leaseworks, Sysco, Leasepoint, Aerlytix, etc.)
• Demonstrable skills in Excel and PowerPoint

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $155,000–$175,000 base pay (exclusive of bonus or benefits above and beyond the base pay)
• Base pay offered will be determined based on experience, location, skills, training, certifications, and education; internal equity and market data will also be considered
• Benefits highlights include (but are not limited to): Medical/Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, STD/LTD, Life Insurance, PTO, Commuter Benefits, and company provided lunches

Location

New York, Dublin, Los Angeles, or Remote