VP Technical - Powerplant Transaction Management

Avolon; Dublin; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Avolon, a leading global aviation finance company, seeks a VP Technical - Powerplant Transaction Management to own all customer-related Powerplant activities within a defined region. The role combines deep technical powerplant knowledge with commercial acumen to drive results.

You will lead negotiations on LOIs, manage engine leasing deals, and build strategic relationships with airlines, MROs, and OEMs to deliver value and optimize asset utilization worldwide.

Qualifications

• Engineering Degree or minimum of five years relevant technical powerplant experience.
• Business Degree or minimum of five years relevant commercial experience.
• Strong aircraft and/or engine leasing experience, ideally from both Lessee and Lessor perspectives.
• Track record of working with Airlines and senior Management in technical or commercial capacity.
• Strong people management and project management skills.
• Ability to identify issues quickly and deliver effective solutions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations of LOIs for aircraft and engine leases and related topics.
• Represent Powerplant aspects in repossessions and transitions between lessees.
• Collaborate with airlines to optimize engine shop visits and reduce costs.
• Lead engine leasing deal teams to maximise lease revenues.
• Develop relationships with airlines, MROs and OEMs to position Avolon as a leader in powerplant solutions.
• Maintain inputs into opportunities and hazards for Powerplant and Asset Solutions.

Skills

Powerplant knowledge

Negotiation

Relationship management

Leadership / team management

Commercial acumen

Travel readiness

Education

Engineering degree

Business degree

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 Transaction Management will own all customer-related Powerplant activities with a focus on an assigned region and will bring together a blend of deep powerplant knowledge combined with commercial acumen and a drive for results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead/support negotiation of aircraft and engine lease LOIs to ensure optimum outcomes for Avolon across a range of Powerplant related topics including OEM offerings, maintenance reserves and end of lease rates and structures, delivery and redelivery conditions amongst other things.
• Represent all Powerplant aspects of aircraft and engine repossessions and transitions between lessees including negotiation of engine‑related buyouts and extension terms.
• Work closely with airline customers to optimise engine shop visits to minimise residual value exposure and cash outlays through compelling alternatives including engine exchange and USM LLP sourcing.
• Lead engine leasing deal teams to minimise engine asset downtime and maximise risk adjusted lease revenues.
• Develop and maintain relationships with airlines, MROs and regional Engine OEM counterparts to position Avolon as a leader in Powerplant-related solutions.
• Conduct regular Shop Visit forecast reviews with airlines in-region to understand maintenance cost exposure and identify cost avoidance opportunities
• Maintain inputs into opportunities and hazards process for Powerplant and Asset Solutions in order to feed company forecasting process with insights on major activities that impact net income.
• Identify opportunities to sell, lease or exchange engines into airline customers in support of non-Avolon managed aircraft where doing so presents a compelling alternative to other asset allocation options. Build relationships and market knowledge to ensure Avolon is included in RFPs and off‑market efforts for the sale of aircraft, engines or other material.
• Lead on technical elements of deal‑teams in support of such acquisition efforts.
• Identify Powerplant‑related customer pain‑points and develop compelling solutions that generate value for Avolon and its customers
• Present executable value‑add opportunities through the asset allocation process enable Avolon to deploy assets and capital with customers in allocated region, and drive others to improve their deals on those same assets as a result.
• Serve as a focal point for the Powerplant & Asset Solutions team in‑region and leverage the combined capabilities of that team to present seamless solutions to our Commercial team and end customers.
• Maintain dashboard of open technical items in support of allocated region and drive progress via Powerplant & Asset Solutions Operations Group.
• Manage credit risk exposure in region by identifying contract improvement initiatives that manage engine related maintenance exposure (e.g. through the negotiation of MRO and OEM backstop agreements)

The Person:

The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of the commercial and technical aspects of aircraft engines including related aircraft and stand‑alone engine lease structures. They will be capable of building strategic beneficial relationships, with the determination and drive necessary to negotiate customer‑centric solutions including LOI’s, Leases lease amendments. They will have strong interpersonal skills and have the experience and confidence to engage at all levels with a proven ability to find good compromise solutions to complex problems in a high‑pressure environment. They will be self‑starting, entrepreneurial and strategic, with a relentless focus on execution.

Skills and Experience:

• Engineering Degree or minimum of five years relevant technical powerplant experience
• Business Degree or minimum of five years relevant commercial experience.
• Strong aircraft and/or engine leasing experience, ideally from both the Lessee and Lessor perspectives, combined with experience of working within an Airline maintenance or MRO environment.
• Track record of working with and maintaining relationships with Airlines and their senior Management in a technical or commercial capacity.
• Strong people management, organisational and project management skills, demonstrated in previous roles.
• Ability to identify critical issues quickly and work through to an effective solution under pressure within a tight timescale.
• Demonstrated ability to balance and manage conflicting requirements and goals both internally and externally.
• 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.
• 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, recognises people based on their merits without bias and embraces diversity