Senior Powerplant Manager | Engine Leasing | Technical Asset Management

GKR Search and Selection; Kentucky; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GKR Search and Selection is seeking a Senior Powerplant Manager to join its engine leasing function. This role blends engine asset management with commercial support and international stakeholder engagement within a global aviation environment.

You will oversee engine leasing transactions, maintenance events, and portfolio oversight while building strong relationships with customers, OEMs and MRO providers. A leadership track record and strong analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Background in commercial aviation engineering, engine maintenance, or asset management.
• Experience in aircraft or engine leasing with exposure to maintenance planning.
• Knowledge of aviation regulatory requirements and certification standards.
• Proven leadership, communication and analytical skills with ability to manage multiple international stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise throughout engine leasing transaction lifecycles.
• Oversee engine maintenance events, supplier performance and cost control.
• Manage technical records, asset transitions and portfolio oversight.
• Build relationships with customers, OEMs, MRO providers and other industry partners.
• Provide budgeting, forecasting and technical input to support commercial planning and operational delivery.

Skills

Commercial aviation engineering

Engine maintenance

Technical asset management

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Job description

We are supporting a leading aircraft leasing platform in the search for a Senior Powerplant Manager to join its engine leasing function. This is a great opportunity for an experienced technical professional looking to combine engine asset management, commercial support and stakeholder engagement within a global aviation environment.

The Opportunity

• Work across engine transactions, technical projects and portfolio activities.
• Join a collaborative environment with broad exposure to commercial and technical decision-making.
• Contribute to complex engine leasing programmes with international stakeholder interaction.
• Attractive remuneration and strong long-term career prospects.

Responsibilities

• Support engine leasing activities by providing technical expertise throughout transaction lifecycles.
• Oversee engine maintenance events, supplier performance and cost control to deliver successful project outcomes.
• Manage technical records, asset transitions and ongoing portfolio oversight to protect engine value.
• Build effective relationships with customers, OEMs, MRO providers and other key industry partners.
• Provide budgeting, forecasting and technical input to support commercial planning and operational delivery.

Requirements

• Strong background in commercial aviation engineering, engine maintenance or technical asset management.
• Experience within aircraft or engine leasing, with exposure to engine maintenance planning and supplier management.
• Good understanding of aviation regulatory requirements and certification standards.
• Proven leadership, communication and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and international stakeholders.

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