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FTAI Aviation lists this Associate, Engine Leasing opportunity in miami, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Title
Responsible for driving the timely physical return of leased aircraft engines from lessees to enable rapid redeployment and revenue generation.
The role is execution-focused and centered on schedule ownership, coordination, escalation, and problem-solving working in close coordination with Technical Asset Management to ensure engines are rapidly returned and shipped to their next mission. The primary measure of success is how quickly engines are removed, returned, and made available for redeployment.
Responsibilities
Engine & Modules Redelivery & Recovery Execution
Own the end-to-end execution of engine returns from lessees following lease expiry, termination, or early return.
Actively drive engine removal timelines, working directly with airline powerplant, maintenance, and operations teams.
Identify and resolve execution bottlenecks that delay removals, inspections, or returns.
Maintain clear visibility of upcoming engine returns and readiness for redeployment.
Lessee Coordination & Escalation
Coordinate with Lessee's and internal stakeholders on physical redelivery scheduling, execution, and logistics.
Apply appropriate pressure and escalation where lessees are slow to act or deprioritize removals.
Support lessees where necessary by helping coordinate practical solutions (removal locations, tooling, on-wing inspections, shop slots, logistics, interim storage, etc.)
Coordination with Technical Asset Management (Non-Overlapping)
Work closely with Technical Asset Management to:
Confirm redelivery condition requirements
Distinguish genuine technical blockers from execution delays
Ensure inspections and documentation align with agreed standards and redeployment plans
Rely on Technical Asset Management for technical determinations, while retaining ownership of execution timing and follow-up.
Logistics, Documentation & Readiness
Coordinate inspections, borescopes, preservation, packaging, and transport associated with engine returns.
Ensure returned engines are positioned for immediate redeployment, shop input, or next lease with minimal idle time.
Commercial Support
Provide execution-driven input into:
Lease extensions vs. removals
Early return discussions
Redeployment sequencing and prioritization
Support the Head of Engine Leasing with real-time execution intelligence during customer negotiations.
Success Measures
Time from lease end / termination to engine removal
Time from removal to engine under company control
Reduction in idle or stranded engines
Improved redeployment speed across the engine portfolio
Experience & Profile
Preferred Background:
Aircraft and Engine leasing operations
Airline powerplant or technical operations
Engine transitions, recovery, or asset execution roles
MRO or shop-interface roles with strong execution responsibility
Key Skills & Attributes
Experience with CFM56 engines (5B / ‑7B)
Strong execution and follow-through mindset
Must be willing to travel globally
Comfortable applying professional pressure to airline counterparts
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple concurrent engine returns
Commercially aware and solution-oriented
Strong communication skills across technical, legal, and commercial stakeholders
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement:
Our company is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Worksite address
miami, FL, 33222, US
Who can apply
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