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Your work ties us all together, helping our team’s function and operate. Experience opportunities to learn and be a part of an organization that has your back. And with competitive compensation and total rewards, you’ll also enjoy our great perks.

StandardAero is one of the largest independent MRO and aviation service businesses in the world, providing comprehensive services to commercial, military, business aviation, helicopters and industrial operators. Over 300 years of collective experience brings customers unique knowledge and expertise in solving maintenance challenges. The company has over 6,000 employees working out of facilities strategically located in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Asia and Australia and serving customers from over 80 different countries.

What You’ll Do

As the Director of Engine Leasing, Enterprise Asset Management, you will have overall responsibility for leading the company’s global Engine Leasing resources, in all aspects of commercial and operational engine lease requirements. You will partner with the company business unit product line leadership and Enterprise Asset Management Financial Controller to ensure that priorities for asset management investment and engine lease utilization is supportive of and aligned with the company AOP And MRO goals. Reporting to the VP of Enterprise Asset Management, you will lead and develop a high performing team across all business divisions and foster a stronger collaboration with the core company business units.

The initial focus of the role is integrating cross divisional teams of engine leasing into a centralized team while establishing a new product into engine leasing contract and management.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead the Engine Leasing organization, including talent recruitment, development and performance management.
• Optimize strategy and execute the integration of a cross-sector and multi-product Engine Leasing asset management team across StandardAero.
• Design and implement new or support evolved business performance and operations management systems to drive consistency, alignment, and increased business performance across the entire Engine Leasing Portfolio within StandardAero.
• Leadership of and accountability for all tasks related to engine leasing. Including but not limited to, commercial and contractual negotiation, technical evaluation, coordination, administration, issue resolution, and new product or ongoing lease management.
• Integrate Engine Leasing supply and demand into sector and business unit Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) processes to strengthen longer term planning and ensure competitiveness, cost effectiveness and cash management aligns with company goals.
• Drive enterprise value by supporting and enabling the MRO businesses through Engine Leasing excellence and growth.
• Develop and implement policies and programs to enhance the competitive position and profitability of the operation. Lead business case development and approval process.
• Develop, manage, and improvements of the engine leasing forecast, annual operating plan, and long-range plans.

Core Leadership Competencies

• Business Development – Ability to synthesize opportunities externally and internally to grow Engine Leasing for StandardAero, and develop a plan and create a business case to fund, cultivate, execute to deliver enterprise value
• Strong Financial and Business Acumen, specifically in the aerospace industry, and in the asset management space an asset
• Innovation, change management and setting and communicating a clear vision
• Drive for results and high-level of accountability
• High-level of integrity, empathy, and desire to cultivate a culture that develops people and fosters teamwork

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce, business administration, finance or a combination of a bachelor’s degree and experience in the relevant field. MBA preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in the aircraft engine market.
• Knowledge of the Commercial & Business Aviation markets.
• Strong business acumen and innate curiosity with a talent for finding and maximizing opportunities in order to collaborate and contribute to the success of the total business model, including support functions such as Material, Finance, Quality, etc.
• Proven record of engine leasing, operational excellence & continuous improvement.
• Strong knowledge and experience utilizing and/or implementing software or technology solutions within the business
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills

Benefits That Make Life Better

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
• Short term and Long term incentive plans
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

Inclusivity Is Our Standard

StandardAero offers equal employment opportunities for all. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.