Vice President, Trading - CFM56

StandardAero; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Healthcare

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off accrual starting on day

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

StandardAero is seeking a Vice President, Trading to lead a high-performing team in strategic asset management of engine, module, and USM assets across the lifecycle. You will develop and execute strategies to maximize asset utilization, profitability, and customer value while partnering with Sales, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, and Customer Support-Engineering & Technical.

In this role you will drive engine exchange, origination, and monetization strategies, oversee acquisitions and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required in a relevant field.
• 10+ years of aerospace asset management or related experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing teams.
• Experience with engine acquisitions, exchanges, valuation, leasing, or asset portfolio management.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives in a complex matrix organization.
• Strong financial acumen including business case development and profitability management.
• Up to 50% travel (international & domestic).

Responsibilities

• Leads strategic asset management initiatives for the CFM56 portfolio, maximizing financial performance and customer value.
• Develop and execute engine exchange strategies; lead acquisitions, exchanges, sales, and origination activities with analysis-backed recommendations.
• Direct engine, module, and component origination; value acquired assets and optimize lead times; monetize repair, lease, teardown, and part-out options.
• Partner with Sales, Operations, Finance, and technical teams to align asset deployment and service delivery with demand.
• Build and lead a high-performing trading organization, driving cross-functional execution and data-driven decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial acumen

Strategic asset management

Asset valuation

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Aviation Management, Finance, Supply Chain, or related discipline

Job description

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in Aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well.

What’s it like at StandardAero

Collaboration, teamwork, and having each other's backs are the norm here. Our growth in this expanding industry means getting career stability and opportunities to grow. With great resources, an inclusive atmosphere, and a culture based on shared values, we’ll support you in building a solid career with a team you can count on.

As the Vice President, Trading, you will lead a team in the strategic management of engine, module, and used serviceable material (USM) across the asset lifecycle. You will be responsible for developing and executing strategies that maximize asset utilization, profitability, customer value, and return on invested capital while supporting Commercial Engine Services' growth objectives. This role partners across Sales & Commercial, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, and Customer Support-Engineering & Technical to optimize asset deployment, drive exchange and leasing strategies, improve working capital, and ensure successful service delivery across the engine asset portfolio

What you’ll do:

• Leads the development and execution of strategic asset management initiatives for the CFM56 portfolio, optimizing engine, module, and USM assets throughout their lifecycle to maximize financial performance and customer value. Partners cross-functionally to identify investment opportunities, enhance portfolio utilization, and support the long-term growth strategy of Commercial Engine Services.
• Develop and execute engine exchange strategies that enhance customer responsiveness while optimizing asset utilization. Lead engine acquisitions, exchanges, sales, and origination activities, including evaluating opportunities and developing investment recommendations supported by financial and operational analysis. Partner with Commercial Sales teams to negotiate strategic engine transactions and deliver customer-focused solutions.
• Direct CFM56 engine, module, and component origination activities. Accountable for the valuation of acquired assets, and ensuring all opportunities are assessed with responses to lead time. Develop monetization strategies across repair, exchange, lease, teardown, and part-out pathways. Lead appraisal support for acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and investment decisions, ensuring accurate assessment of asset value. Optimize residual value and lifecycle profitability across the portfolio to maximize overall returns.
• Partner with Sales and Commercial, Operations, Finance, and Customer Support-Engineering & technical teams to align asset deployment, service delivery, and logistics strategies with customer demand and market requirements.
• Build and lead a high-performing trading organization, driving cross-functional execution, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision making across the value stream.

What skills you need to be successful:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Aviation Management, Finance, Supply Chain, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in aerospace asset management, CFM56 product knowledge, commercial aviation, MRO, engine leasing, supply chain, or related industry.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing professional teams.
• Demonstrated experience with engine acquisitions, exchanges, valuation, leasing, or asset portfolio management.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives in a complex, matrixed organization.
• Strong financial acumen including business case development, capital investment analysis, and profitability management.
• Up to 50% travel required (international & domestic).

We offer benefits that make life better:

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
• Paid Time Off accrual starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities

What makes a good fit for StandardAero

We love people who take pride in their work and being collaborative with their team. We work together and support each other. We’re very team oriented too and that is greatly valued. We also believe in getting the job done, whatever it takes and that’s a work-ethic that is often hard to describe. We love that too —it’s what makes us great partners and teammates to each other. We are respectful of each other and who we are, and welcome people from all walks of life and give everyone open access to learn and build skills. We live by the StandardAero brand promise as the trusted service partner to our customers.