AVP, Powerplant

Capilaux Aero; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation company is seeking an AVP for Powerplant IP & Digital Analytics. This senior leadership role requires managing powerplant business IP and engine acquisitions, as well as spearheading digital analytics initiatives. Candidates must have over 10 years of experience in engine asset management, strong knowledge of various engine types, and proven financial modelling skills. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including flexible working options within the UK or remote across Europe.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision, and disability cover

401(k) with employer match

Generous vacation and holidays

Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program

Flexible working

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in powerplant or engine asset management.
• Strong knowledge of major engine types including CFM, P&W, GE, IAE, and RR.
• Proven experience in financial and acquisition modelling.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate engine acquisition opportunities and prepare deal papers.
• Ensure all acquired engines meet required standards.
• Provide technical oversight of engine maintenance and asset management.
• Lead digital analytics initiatives.

Skills

Powerplant or engine asset management

Knowledge of CFM, P&W, GE, IAE, RR engines

Commercial and financial modelling

Advanced Excel/MS Office skills

Strong communication skills

Tools

EFPAC

Job description

AVP, Powerplant IP & Digital Analytics

Location: UK or Remote (within Europe)

Overview

Senior leadership role responsible for managing powerplant business IP, engine acquisitions, asset performance, and digital analytics. The role ensures accurate technical, commercial, and financial data to support engine investment decisions, asset value optimisation, and delivery of a market-leading digital strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate engine acquisition opportunities, including technical condition, maintenance scope, cost forecasts, and financial modelling.
• Prepare deal papers and support acquisition approvals.
• Ensure all acquired engines meet contractual, technical, and documentation standards.
• Provide technical oversight of engine maintenance, repairs, and asset management.
• Own business IP and data integrity across systems, including EFPAC.
• Lead digital analytics initiatives and system enhancements.
• Support budgeting, quality standards, audits, and management reporting.
• Represent the business at industry forums and support commercial initiatives.

Experience & Skills

• 10+ years’ experience in powerplant or engine asset management.
• Strong knowledge of CFM, P&W, GE, IAE, and RR engines.
• Proven commercial, financial, and acquisition modelling capability.
• Advanced Excel/MS Office skills; experience with EFPAC preferred.
• Strong communicator with a quality-driven, proactive mindset.
• Eligible to live and work in the UK or EU

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, and disability cover
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous vacation and holidays
• Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Flexible working (UK or remote within Europe)