Introductory Statement: We're looking for a Director of Technical to join Macquarie AirFinance, a global aviation lessor providing aircraft and capital to the world’s airlines. As a Director of Technical you will be providing support on the technical aspects of vendor and lease contracts, which will require strong negotiation and drafting skills, and a strong eye for detail. You will enjoy working collaboratively with both internal and external customers and will thrive working as part of a team to deliver the best possible outcomes.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

The Director, Technical reports to the SVP, Technical.

Summary Of Job Description

This role will be responsible for providing support on the technical aspects of vendor and lease agreements. Primary

duties include reviewing and negotiating the technical aspects of letters of intent, aircraft leases and vendor

agreements, responding to technical queries from customers or other departments internally, drafting and modifying

vendor agreements and lease language.

Essential Job Functions

• Reviews and comments on letters of intent (LOIs) issued by the Dublin, Ireland, Singapore and US based Marketing team and provide advice and recommendations on technical issues to other stakeholders as necessary.
• Examination of aircraft specifications for transitioning aircraft in parallel with marketing proposals to ensure cost containment and maximum value is achieved.
• Provides advice and recommendations to lessees and internal teams in cooperation with Marketing proposals or other business needs.;
• Negotiates the technical terms of LOIs with lessees and in coordination with the Marketing representative.
• Review and provide comments on the technical aspects of draft aircraft lease agreements.
• Negotiates the technical terms of aircraft lease agreements with potential lessees and in coordination with members of the deal team (Legal, Marketing);
• Drafts technical summary for internal transaction approvals.
• Performs maintenance reserve analysis in connection with transaction approval write-ups.
• Actively markets the MCPH, FHA and MSA programs to lessees.
• Negotiates general terms and maintenance service agreements with vendors and maintenance and repair organizations (MROs);
• Responsible for verifying the technical conditions precedent (CP) and conditions subsequent (CS) of Leases are met.
• Provide updates on new developments within the industry, including the examination of industry data issued by the OEMs as it pertains to the Company’s fleet.
• Analyze engineering data issued by the OEM’s and provide recommendations based on the fleet analysis as required.
• Support Corporate Finance and Trading teams in acquisition activity by reviewing lease agreements for potential acquisitions and sales for maintenance economic life, and engineering specification analysis.
• Keep up to date on all regulatory and jurisdictional issues, and mandates assessing how these impacts the fleet and brief the wider technical team accordingly.
• Provides input for the creation and revision of maintenance reserve structures and technical elements of the form lease.
• Provide support or perform other duties as requested from time to time.
  
  

Qualifications And Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Aeronautical Engineering, or EASA Part 66 engineering license; or 5+ years related experience and/or training in aircraft technical operations, and knowledge in the aircraft leasing industry is strongly desired; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Pro-active and able to work as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal and communication skills
• Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Strong skills in Excel and MS Word
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
  
  

Benefits

• Medical Benefits (VHI)
• Dental Insurance (VHI)
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Life Insurance
• DC Scheme
• Paid Leave - 10 Public Holidays and 2 Additional Holidays Per Year
• 25 Days Annual Leave earned per year
• 20 Sick Days earned per year
  
  

Miscellaneous

• Discretionary bonus
• Hybrid work option
• Business casual dress code
  
  

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of the requirements that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; use a computer keyboard and mouse; reach with hands and arms; talk and listen. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit, as well as to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop or kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, including moderate noise level, an indoor temperate environment, and light levels that are bright and conducive to minimal eye strain, typical for an office environment.

Scope Of Job Description And Modifications

This job description intends to describe the general nature of the job and does not represent that all such duties will be performed by individuals who hold the job. This job description does not limit the tasks that an employee may reasonably be requested to perform and in no way alters the company’s employment policy. Changes to this job description may be made at the discretion of the company. Any substantive revisions to this job description require the approval of the Vice President of Human Resources.