Director, Powerplant

Job Description

The Role The Director Powerplant will be responsible for day-to-day functions associated with the technical and asset management of the engine portfolio within CDB Aviation. The candidate will assist with the growth of in-house engine management capabilities, processes and policies as directed. Core Accountabilities: • Provide overall engine technical support related to aircraft returns/deliveries for CDB Aviation lessees worldwide and engine asset management while on lease. • Understanding of engine life cycle maintenance costs. • Review of operator work scopes to ensure compliance with lease agreements and OEM work scope planning guides. • Liaison with contracted inspection providers that engage with MROs for engine shop visits to include shop selection, work scope development, table inspections, proposed part replacement. • Compilation and reporting of MRO and engine consultancy performance. • Providing support to the Technical Team in overseeing lease engine acceptance and return inspections and with engine issues on aircraft deliveries and returns. • Developing and delivering various financial reviews and analysis • Monitoring of fleet technical issues e.g. SB/ADs or other, which may impact asset values. • Invoice checking and maintenance reserve claim administration against contracted terms. • Overview or review of boroscope inspections and engine ground run test results. • Ensuring accurate engine documentation and back-to-birth trace for CDB Aviation engines. • Co-ordinate logistics of spare engine movements. Show More