VP Technical – Powerplant

Avolon; Dublin; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Avolon is a leader in global aviation finance, seeking a VP Technical - Powerplant to proactively support all engine activities and deliver innovative solutions for our leasing portfolio.

You will oversee powerplant operations, manage shop visits, and provide technical assessments for lease returns, transitions and risk management across a diverse set of engine types. Travel worldwide as required.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or EASA Part66 licensed engineer.
• Minimum five years airline, OEM or leasing experience in a technical function.
• Extensive knowledge in two engine types (CFM/GE/IAE/PW/RR).
• Track record with Engine MRO GTAs tendering, negotiation and admin.
• Solid understanding of airworthiness regulations and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day technical powerplant activities across Avolon's engine portfolio.
• Oversee engine shop visits, maintenance planning, cost validation and progress monitoring.
• Review engine technical records and maintenance status to support asset management.
• Monitor engine reliability, maintenance requirements and technical risks across the portfolio.
• Support transitions, repossessions and end-of-lease obligations from a technical perspective.

Skills

Engineering degree

EASA Part66

Airline experience

Powerplant knowledge

Stakeholder comms

Education

Engineering honours degree/EASA Part66

Job description

Avolon is a leading global aviation finance company connecting capital with customers to drive the transformation of aviation and the economic and social benefits of global travel. We pride ourselves on our deep customer relationships, our collaborative team approach, and our fast execution. We invest with a long-term perspective, diversifying risk and managing capital efficiently to maintain our strong balance sheet. Working with 138 airlines in 62 countries, Avolon has an owned, managed, and committed fleet of 1,092 aircraft, as of 30 September 2026. www.avolon.aero

The Role:

The VP Technical - Powerplant will proactively support all Powerplant activity whilst continually striving to deliver innovative solutions and providing first class support to the wider Avolon business.

Role Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day technical powerplant activities across Avolon's engine portfolio.
• Undertake powerplant activities relating to a wide variety of lease agreements, ensuring compliance with technical lease obligations.
• 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.
• Support technical due diligence activities relating to aircraft and engine acquisitions, disposals and financing transactions.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with engine OEMs, MROs and technical service providers.
• Support day-to-day OEM engagement relating to technical matters, maintenance programmes, service issues and engine performance.
• Negotiate and administer engine maintenance agreements, GTAs and related technical arrangements within the MRO network.
• Prepare technical analyses, reports and recommendations to support engine portfolio oversight and management decision-making.
• Maintain awareness of engine technology developments, airworthiness requirements, OEM programmes and regulatory changes, communicating relevant developments across the organisation.
• Travel internationally as required to support operational and business requirements.

The Person:

You will be driven, focused, and resourceful as well as being an excellent relationship builder. You will represent Avolon in a transparent and honest manner setting a strong example for others to follow. You will be able to articulate complex concepts and put forward compelling arguments and rationales to all levels and audiences within Avolon and the industry.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Engineering Honours Degree OR or EASA Part 66 licensed engineer or equivalent apprenticeship.
• A minimum of five years airline, OEM or leasing experience within a technical function.
• Extensive knowledge in at least two of the following Engine Types and applicable work scope planning guides - CFM/GE/IAE/PW/RR.
• Proven track record with Engine MRO GTA's tendering, negotiation, and administration.
• Comprehensive engineering background with an understanding of airworthiness regulations and requirements.
• Highly motivated self-starter who brings original thought, challenge and innovation to solving problems.
• Direct, effective, and engaging communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong and independent minded with the ability to express your views with conviction, showing bravery in confronting established thought.
• Ability to distil complex messages into key takeaways to support management decision making, summarising findings with impact, putting forward compelling arguments and rationales to all levels and audiences within Avolon and the industry.
• Driven, focused, resourceful and self-motivated with an ability to think independently and work to proactively identify solutions to issues as they arise.
• Strong drive for results, with a focus on meeting project milestones and timelines.
• Skilled at compiling and monitoring project statuses, with the ability to present updates to cross-functional teams.
• Excellent in interpersonal and collaboration skills, capable of developing and maintaining positive business relationships to meet the needs of multiple stakeholders.
• Showcase a track record of delivering successful outcomes in a fast-paced commercial environment. Proven ability to thrive in a dynamic team setting while managing multiple competing work streams.
• Willingness and an ability to travel extensively worldwide.

The closing date for applications is COB Wednesday 21st October.

Avolon is an equal opportunities employer, which cultivates opinion, listens to all views with respect, recognizes people based on their merits without bias and embraces diversity.