Technical Management, Vice President, Aviation

Marathon Asset Management, LP•New York, NY

20h•$155,000 - $175,000

About The Position

CVC Marathon’s Aviation Finance group invests in privately negotiated aircraft and engine leases with airlines worldwide. The group is seeking a Vice President, Technical Management, based in New York, Dublin, Los Angeles, or remotely. This is a broad, hands-on role across the portfolio, with meaningful involvement in the team’s success and exposure to senior business members. The position participates in the investment process, including technical diligence, pricing, execution, and post-closing portfolio management. The successful candidate will bring aviation technical experience from an aircraft lessor, airline, or OEM. They will assess aircraft and engine maintenance, review lease-related technical matters, support portfolio data and software processes, and contribute to acquisition diligence and pricing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a relevant technical discipline.
4–8 years’ experience in an aviation technical role at an aircraft lessor or OEM.
Technical knowledge of aircraft and engine maintenance, with the ability to judge commercial and economic impacts.
Knowledge of maintenance programs across current- and new-technology narrowbody engines, including CFM56, V2500, LEAP, and PW1100G, and ability to assess shop-visit workscopes and the reasonableness of maintenance-event costs.
Working knowledge of technical provisions in aircraft and engine lease agreements, including maintenance reserve, return compensation, return condition, and redelivery provisions.
Highly developed verbal and written communication skills.
Proactive thinking and a detail-oriented, creative problem-solving approach to technical matters.
Strong work ethic and commitment to excellence, with the ability to take ownership and responsibility.
Exceptional organization skills and attention to detail, with the ability to multitask.
Coachable team player willing to embrace a collaborative firm culture.

Nice To Haves

Experience with aviation software platforms such as AerData, Leaseworks, Sysco, Leasepoint, or Aerlytix.
Demonstrable skills in Excel and PowerPoint; noted as a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Review maintenance reserve rates, balances, and claims, including annual rate escalations and lessor contribution balances.
Support implementation of an aviation software program and database, including input and audit of technical data.
Compile and review maintenance forecasts, including the timing, workscopes, and costs of major maintenance events, particularly for engines.
Review and sign off on customer queries, including transition budgets, expense reimbursements, and minor maintenance workscopes.
Review lease redeliveries and transitions, coordinating with lessees, MROs, legal counsel, and third-party servicers.
Assist with technical diligence on contemplated aircraft and engine acquisitions, including records review and assessment of maintenance condition.
Assist with aircraft pricing and modeling by reviewing maintenance fly-forwards, key maintenance assumptions, maintenance payouts, and redelivery compensation.