VP, Powerplant Engineering & Asset Optimization

Avolon; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Avolon, a leading global aviation finance company, seeks a VP Technical - Powerplant to proactively support all powerplant activity and deliver innovative solutions to the business.

You will manage day-to-day engine activities, review records, plan maintenance, oversee shop visits, and coordinate with OEMs, MROs and Lease Management to enable smooth transitions and compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent with relevant powerplant expertise.
• Experience with engine types and lease-related technical work.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day technical powerplant activities across Avolon's engine portfolio.
• Oversee engine shop visits, including work scope review, maintenance planning, cost validation and work progress monitoring.
• Review engine technical records, maintenance status and configuration to support technical asset management activities.
• Monitor engine reliability, maintenance requirements, operational performance and associated technical risks across the portfolio.
• Support aircraft and engine transitions, repossessions, redeliveries and lease returns from a technical perspective.
• Provide technical assessments relating to lease return conditions, redelivery requirements and end-of-lease obligations.
• Manage AOG and spare engine activities and develop practical solutions to support fleet operational requirements.
• Provide powerplant technical expertise and support to Lease Management, Risk, Portfolio Management, Transaction Structuring and other internal stakeholders.

Skills

Powerplant engineering

Engine knowledge (CFM/GE/IAE/PW/RR)

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Travel readiness

Education

Engineering Honours Degree

EASA Part 66 licensed engineer or apprenticeship

Job description

Avolon, a leading global aviation finance company, seeks a VP Technical - Powerplant to proactively support all powerplant activity and deliver innovative solutions to the business.

You will manage day-to-day engine activities, review records, plan maintenance, oversee shop visits, and coordinate with OEMs, MROs and Lease Management to enable smooth transitions and compliant operations.