Technical Team - Project Management, Vice President
About The Position
The Technical Team is a crucial part of SMBC Group's commercial strategy and customer base management. This role, reporting to the EVP Technical and located in Miami, is a key position within the Technical team. It offers a unique opportunity for ambitious candidates to contribute to the team's success within a multi-disciplinary organization. The Technical team is responsible for negotiating all technical aspects of aircraft leasing transactions for SMBC AC's fleet, managing all technical work on the fleet to support business objectives, and collaborating with Airline Marketing on transaction opportunities, deal structures, and risk mitigants.
Requirements
- A recognized degree in aeronautical or other relevant Engineering discipline or FAA/EASA licensed aircraft mechanics qualification with 5+ years’ experience in aircraft transition project management.
- A strong track record in collaboration and teamwork in a multicultural environment.
- Related past airline and/or MRO experience is essential.
- Familiarity with aircraft maintenance programmes, modifications, reconfiguration work and aircraft technical records.
- Knowledge of aircraft lease documentation and maintenance risk exposure.
- An ability to manage multiple projects concurrently to tight timelines within budgetary constraints.
- A strong understanding of aviation and aircraft certification requirements and the associated regulations.
- Familiarity with Aircraft technical publications such as AMM’s, IPC’s, Service Bulletins, AD’s.
- Willingness to travel extensively, occasionally at short notice.
- Flexibility in working hours to accommodate demands of different time zones.
- Familiarity with aircraft maintenance programmes, records and related technical documentation.
- High degree of competency in Microsoft Office, in particular Excel (macros, data manipulation).
Nice To Haves
- An understanding of engine workscope planning documents would be a distinct advantage.
Responsibilities
- Negotiate all technical aspects of aircraft leasing transactions for SMBC AC's fleet of owned, managed, and to-be-delivered aircraft.
- Project manage all technical work undertaken on SMBC AC's fleet to facilitate overall business objectives, including aircraft transition project management.
- Collaborate with Airline Marketing in analyzing transaction opportunities within the region.
- Make recommendations to the CCO team and the broader business on appropriate deal structures and risk mitigants.
- Feed into and implement the strategic objectives set by the Head of Technical.
- Own and manage assigned technical relationships.
- Project manage aircraft redeliveries, including budgeting, contractor management, customer liaison, Airworthiness Authority liaison, and MRO control.
- Negotiate LOI's/Leases for new and used aircraft to ensure the best outcome for the company and its customers.
- Engage with industry participants to stay informed of all technical issues related to aircraft within the SMBC AC fleet.
- Interface with other departments within the organization to enhance the understanding and measurement of risks associated with aircraft ownership.
- Engage and project manage consultants working on behalf of SMBC AC and ensure the contractor base has the best talent available in the market.
Benefits
- Competitive portfolio of benefits
- Annual discretionary incentive award
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
