Our Technical team’s role in SMBC AC includes:

• The negotiation of all technical aspects of aircraft leasing transactions with respect to SMBC AC’s fleet of owned, managed and to be delivered aircraft.
• The project management of all technical work undertaken on SMBC AC’s fleet to facilitate our overall business objectives including aircraft transition project management.
• Active asset management of the technical condition of the SMBC AC fleet including inspections, technical due diligence on airline clients, approval of maintenance work and associated reserve claims.
• Collaboration with Airline Marketing and Aircraft Trading teams in the analysis of transaction opportunities within the region, making recommendations to the CCO and the broader business on appropriate deal structures and risk mitigants.

Core Responsibilities



• Feed into and implement the strategic objectives set by the Head of Technical.
• Own and manage technical relationships as assigned by the EVP or Head of Technical
• Project manage aircraft transitions including budgeting, contractor management, customer liaison, Airworthiness Authority liaison and MRO control.
• Negotiation of LOI / leases for new and used aircraft to ensure the highest standards of asset protection are enshrined in all deals.
• Engage with industry participants to ensure SMBC AC remains current with all aspects of the aircraft technical management function.
• Interface with other departments within the organisation to enhance the understanding and measurement of the risks associated with aircraft ownership.
• Monitor the exposure associated with fleet maintenance and operational issues.
• Engage and project manage consultants working on behalf of SMBC AC and ensure the contractor base has the best talent available in the market.
• Mentoring and guidance of less experienced team members