Job Description
Basic information Job Name: Director, Technical Location: Dublin/SJRQ Line of Business: Global Credit Job Function: Investment Professionals Date: Monday, September 30, 2024 Position Summary Reporting to the Vice President, Technical, the Director, Technical has a support role across the Technical Organisation and executes a wide range of operational duties relating to the transition, trading and maintenance of the aircraft across the company’s fleet of aircraft and engines. Based in Dublin, the candidate will benefit from the support and experience of the Technical team, as well as exposure to members of senior management in Miami and Dublin. This role is for a fixed term of 12 months. Responsibilities Ensure accurate and timely information is distributed, which reflects how aircraft are to be delivered to Lessees Ensure Carlyle generated Letter of Intent (LOI) documentation is reviewed and commented upon regarding technical aspects (when assigned by the Vice President, Technical) Review draft lease agreement for technical correctness and participate in Lessor/Lessee negotiations (when assigned by the Vice President, Technical) Ensure the aircraft are in compliance with the negotiated delivery or redelivery conditions (depending on program working on) Visits, as required with the Commercial / Marketing team member(s) to the prospective Lessee / Purchaser to obtain advanced understanding of the technical requirements and to negotiate the aircraft delivery conditions Provide a detailed redelivery plan encompassing all the Lessee’s maintenance, modification, reconfiguration and repainting requirements Liaise and provide effective communication with the Technical, Marketing, Finance and Commercial departments within Carlyle Ensure correct management and coordinating of aircraft maintenance and modification projects Understand typical industry, OEM and vendor overhaul costs for the major elements of the aircraft Understanding of Aviation Regulatory Authority AD and Operational requirements Plan, manage or conduct annual audit reviews, (or when requested) of Company’s assets regarding serviceability, regulatory compliance, record keeping and overall Aircraft condition Assist with oversight and monitoring of assets on lease, in storage or transitioning through maintenance and transitioning to the next Lessee Assist with monitoring of fleet technical issues e.g. SB/AD’s or other, which may impact asset values Assist with management of Technical Issues Request Database Manage Technical Consultants Other duties as directed by the Vice President, Technical Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a relevant Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering or equivalent relevant technical qualifications with a minimum of 8 years’ aviation technical experience with a MRO, leasing company or airline. Exceptional organisation, time and project management skills Strong problem-solving ability and sound judgement on technical matters Capable of interpreting and applying contractual requirements of lease, sale and purchase transactions Capable of identifying and mitigating potential exposures arising from contract terms Ability to craft contract language for technical elements of aircraft transactions would be a significant advantage Intimate familiarity with FAA and EASA regulations Motivated and pro-active individual with demonstrated flexibility and adaptability Team player with strong communication skills Detail oriented, strong numerical skills, computer literate (Word, Excel) Considerable understanding of a variety of cultures; internationally oriented and able to build rapport between organisations, people and cultures Proven ability to take on significant responsibility and work across a range of areas in a busy, commercial environment Company Information The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with $435 billion of assets under management and more than half of the AUM managed by women, across 606 investment vehicles as of June 30, 2024. Founded in 1987 in Washington, DC, Carlyle has grown into one of the world's largest and most successful investment firms, with more than 2,200 professionals operating in 29 offices in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. Carlyle places an emphasis on development, retention and inclusion as supported by our internal processes and seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Carlyle's purpose is to invest wisely and create value on behalf of its investors, which range from public and private pension funds to wealthy individuals and families to sovereign wealth funds, unions and corporations. Carlyle invests across three segments - Global Private Equity, Global Credit and Investment Solutions - and has expertise in various industries, including: aerospace, defense & government services, consumer & retail, energy, financial services, healthcare, industrial, real estate, technology & business services, telecommunications & media and transportation. At Carlyle, we value diversity as a key driver of performance and success. Our CEO, Harvey Schwartz, has stated that, "To build better businesses and create value for all of our stakeholders, we are focused on assembling leadership teams with the strongest insights from a range of perspectives." Our aim is to cultivate a community where insights are continually exchanged and different perspectives are embraced. We recognize that diverse teams perform better and we are dedicated to leveraging diversity as a competitive advantage at Carlyle. #J-18808-Ljbffr