Main Responsibilities:

Aircraft Programs

• Working with airline customers and airframe Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to implement specifications on aircraft.
• Liaising with the relevant airframe manufacturers to ensure product is manufactured to the required specification and quality standards and is delivered on time and within budget.
• Supporting aircraft placement campaigns with internal stakeholders.
• Supporting the marketing team on specification and BFE matters during letter of intent and lease negotiations.

Aircraft Pricing Matters

• Providing pricing inputs for aircraft specification and BFE.
• Providing support for pricing and specification checks.

BFE Supply Management

• Developing a sustainable buying strategy for BFE engagement that is aligned with Company’s goals.
• Developing a network within the BFE suppliers to position the Company as a top-tier leasing company.
• Leading pricing negotiations with BFE suppliers to ensure best possible outcome in line with buying strategy.
• Regularly sharing market insights, market intelligence and trends with key stakeholders across all business functions.

Market Trending analysis

• Engagement with airframe OEM and BFE suppliers to establish latest market trending for aircraft systems and cabin products.
• Monitoring of airworthiness mandates for regular reporting and implementation.

Ad hoc requests//Special Projects

• Ad hoc business projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering in an aviation-related field or a licensed aircraft engineer or equivalent experience.
• Minimum five years relevant experience in a Technical Services, Procurement, Aircraft Project role or in a similar capacity with an airline, aircraft lessor, OEM or MRO.
• Experience in aircraft configuration, specification pricing, BFE contracts management and project management.
• Demonstrate good knowledge and competency of various civil aviation jurisdiction and airworthiness requirement
• Familiarity with the latest aircraft/engines/system/cabin product trends and the Company’s current and future aircraft portfolio will be an added advantage.
• Ability to think strategically; highly analytical with strong commercial acumen and skills.
• Superior attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to navigate and manage BFE contracts.
• Strong interpersonal, influencing and communication skills with the ability to successfully engage and influence stakeholders of all levels.
• Highly driven with a strong commitment to deliver quality work.
• Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced working environment.
• Ad-hoc travelling will be required