Manager – Aircraft Assets

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Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon - Fri

Location: Heathrow / Crawley

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 3rd November 2025

Reporting to the Senior Manager – Aircraft Programmes and Asset Management, the Aircraft Asset Manager is responsible for the strategic and operational oversight of aircraft assets throughout their lifecycle—from acquisition and in-service management to end-of-lease redelivery. This role ensures contractual compliance, cost optimisation, and technical integrity across all aircraft programmes, working closely with internal stakeholders, lessors, and external partners.

• Lead aircraft redelivery programmes, ensuring compliance with lease return conditions and technical acceptance criteria
• Minimise in‑service cost of ownership by interpreting lease requirements and avoiding discriminatory practices
• Conduct feasibility studies for aircraft acquisitions, returns, and modifications
• Review and negotiate Letters of Intent, contract terms and lease documentation amendments

• Provide technical input into aircraft specifications and modification scopes
• Review and validate engineering proposals and maintenance plans in relation to End of Lease
• Liaise with Engineering, Maintenance, and OEMs to ensure regulatory compliance and readiness
• Manage each aircraft End of Lease phase and re‑delivery against contractual obligations
• Ensure the aircraft is technically accepted on the date required
• Review and provide feedback on technical aspects of aircraft purchase and lease agreements and proposals

• Manage contractual obligations and associated costs within lease agreements
• Support budget planning and cost control through accurate forecasting and risk mitigation
• Ensure timely redelivery to avoid penalty rents and maintain operational schedules

• Build effective relationships across internal departments and external partners
• Communicate programme status, risks, and opportunities to senior management
• Represent the company in negotiations with lessors, MROs, and regulatory bodies

• Professional qualifications in aircraft engineering
• A technical background ideally with experience in an airline Part 145 or CAMO environment
• Previous practical experience in aircraft asset management
• Proven experience delivering aircraft acquisitions, integration into service and aircraft returns
• Excellent analytical and negotiation skills
• Strong project management and organisational capabilities
• Effective communicator with the ability to influence and lead cross‑functional teams

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Airlines and Aviation