Senior Powerplant Engineer – Aircraft Leasing

Coopman Search and Selection | B Corp™; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Coopman Search and Selection is seeking a Powerplant Engineer – Aviation / Aircraft Leasing to manage a diverse commercial aircraft portfolio with deep powerplant expertise across engines. The role interfaces with airlines, MROs, OEMs, and technical representatives to resolve complex technical matters.

The ideal candidate combines deep powerplant knowledge with broad aircraft understanding, commercial awareness, and strong relationship-management skills, capable of challenging assumptions when

Qualifications

• Senior Aircraft Technical / Powerplant Engineering
• Multi-Aircraft / Multi-Fleet Technical Experience
• Engine Performance & Reliability
• Engine Records & Technical Documentation
• Aircraft & Engine Inspections
• Maintenance Forecasting
• MRO / Shop Visit Management
• OEM & Airline Technical Management
• Aircraft Transitions & Technical Acceptance
• Technical Risk Assessment
• Technical Negotiation
• Aircraft Asset Management
• Aviation / Aircraft Leasing
• Commercial & Operational Awareness
• Senior Stakeholder Management
• Airline / MRO / OEM Relationship Management
• Technical Reporting & Senior Management Presentations
• Strong Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical expertise across aircraft types and powerplants.
• Evaluate engine condition, maintenance status, remaining life, and LLPs.
• Review engine maintenance programs, overhaul plans, and shop visit requirements.
• Support aircraft acquisitions, disposals, transitions, and technical due diligence.
• Conduct detailed technical assessments identifying risk and cost exposure.
• Review maintenance records, MRO documentation, and technical specs.
• Collaborate with airlines, MROs, OEMs, and other partners on technical matters.
• Lead or support technical negotiations on engine condition and maintenance.
• Provide clear operational and commercial implications to management.
• Identify emerging risks and mitigation strategies for asset value.
• Support forecasts, budgets, and long-term asset planning.
• Monitor engine and MRO market developments and capacity.
• Coordinate transitions including inspections and records reviews.
• Develop and maintain relationships with industry partners.

Skills

Powerplant Engineering

Multi-Aircraft

Engine Performance

Engine Records

Aircraft Inspections

Maintenance Forecasting

MRO Management

Technical Negotiation

Asset Management

Stakeholder Management

Aviation Leasing

Job description

Coopman Search and Selection is seeking a Powerplant Engineer – Aviation / Aircraft Leasing to manage a diverse commercial aircraft portfolio with deep powerplant expertise across engines. The role interfaces with airlines, MROs, OEMs, and technical representatives to resolve complex technical matters.

The ideal candidate combines deep powerplant knowledge with broad aircraft understanding, commercial awareness, and strong relationship-management skills, capable of challenging assumptions when