Associate VP Technical | Aircraft Leasing | Dublin

Associate Vice President – Technical

Location: Dublin, Ireland (Hybrid – 1 day working from home)

An international aviation investment and asset management platform is seeking an experienced Associate Vice President – Technical to join its Dublin office.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced aircraft leasing technical professional looking to broaden their commercial exposure. The successful candidate will work across a global portfolio of commercial aircraft and engines, supporting investors, airlines and internal stakeholders throughout the full asset lifecycle.

The Opportunity

This is a hands-on technical asset management role with significant exposure to acquisitions, lease transitions, remarketing, technical due diligence and commercial decision-making. You'll work closely with airlines, OEMs, MROs and international investors, providing technical expertise while assessing commercial and contractual risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage aircraft and engine deliveries, redeliveries, sales, acquisitions and repossessions.
• Lead technical due diligence, pre-purchase inspections and mid-lease audits.
• Review aircraft technical records and support aircraft remarketing activities.
• Support maintenance reserve reviews and negotiate technical matters with airlines, OEMs and MRO providers.
• Assess technical issues from both an operational and commercial risk perspective.
• Provide technical input during lease agreement negotiations and investment transactions.
• Support aircraft and engine acquisitions, asset management and business development initiatives.
• Maintain strong relationships with airlines, OEMs, appraisers and technical service providers.
• Monitor market developments and industry trends to provide strategic technical advice.

Candidate Profile

We're interested in speaking with professionals who have:

• A minimum of 4 years' aircraft leasing technical experience.
• At least 6 years' experience within commercial aviation (airline, MRO or leasing).
• Strong knowledge of aircraft maintenance records, lease transitions and technical due diligence.
• Experience managing aircraft and/or engine deliveries, returns or repossessions.
• A solid understanding of aircraft lease agreements and the commercial implications of technical decisions.
• Licensed Aircraft Engineer qualifications or an equivalent technical background are highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to work independently within an international environment.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a highly respected international aviation investment platform.
• Broad exposure across both aircraft and engine asset management.
• Diverse technical and commercial responsibilities with direct interaction with global stakeholders.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Strong opportunities for professional development and international collaboration.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience.

If you're looking to combine your technical expertise with commercial exposure in a dynamic international aviation environment, we'd be delighted to hear from you.