Technical Manager

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will take on responsibilities to manage the technical team overseeing technical records reviews during asset acquisitions, leases and parts trading.  EirTrade, as a worldwide material and service provider trades internationally as part of its regular day to day activities. The opportunity to become an expert in the complex and evolving aviation industry.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the technical team setting priorities for tech reviews and ensuring team objectives are being met to support the wider business.
• Review and negotiate technical terms in Letter’ of intent, Sale and purchase agreements and lease agreements to ensure the best outcome for EirTrade.
• Participate in aircraft and engine records reviews and host meeting’s with trading partners to close open item’s lists.
• Manage external service providers and consultants arranging pre-purchase inspection, borescope inspections and records reviews within budget.
• Mentor and train junior staff to ensure on going development within the team.
• Lead the performance reviews of the team throughout the year, ensuring timely completion, mentoring, KPI setting, feedback loops across all 3 performance pillars ensuring strengthening of the team and future proofing for the team.
• Review and implement I.T. solutions within the department to ensure the team can work efficiently.
• Contact with respective Operators, OEM’s and customers as required.
• Explain technical information clearly via presentations and written technical reports.
• Adhere to EirTrade performance pillars on a day-to-day basis.

Skills and/or Experience required:

• 5+ years’ experience in Aircraft/Engine Technical Records within a airline, lessor or technical service provider with experience managing people.
• Engineering Degree or Aircraft Maintenance License.
• Experience in Technical records, Chapter 05 life limits, LLP BTB trace, aircraft status reports and statements. Experience with tear down assets and records a distinct advantage.
• Knowledge of current commercial aircraft and engines and airworthiness regulations EASA/FAA/UK CAA.
• Knowledge of engine build up – Modules, Assemblies, Piece parts, LRU’s, QEC.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment handling multiple tasks taking ownership end to end.
• Self-motivated and self-driven, possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and enjoy working as part of a small entrepreneurial team.
• A strong communicator.
• Able to apply integrity and good practice across all activities and initiatives.
• Keen eye for detail.
• Strong PC skills, particularly excel, PDF and word.
• Self-motivated and self-driven, possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and enjoy working as part of a small entrepreneurial team.