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At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in Aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well.
What’s it like at StandardAero
Collaboration, teamwork, and having each other's backs are the norm here. Our growth in this expanding industry means getting career stability and opportunities to grow. With great resources, an inclusive atmosphere, and a culture based on shared values, we’ll support you in building a solid career with a team you can count on.
As the Vice President, Trading, you will lead a team in the strategic management of engine, module, and used serviceable material (USM) across the asset lifecycle. You will be responsible for developing and executing strategies that maximize asset utilization, profitability, customer value, and return on invested capital while supporting Commercial Engine Services' growth objectives. This role partners across Sales & Commercial, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, and Customer Support-Engineering & Technical to optimize asset deployment, drive exchange and leasing strategies, improve working capital, and ensure successful service delivery across the engine asset portfolio
What you’ll do:
- Leads the development and execution of strategic asset management initiatives for the CFM56 portfolio, optimizing engine, module, and USM assets throughout their lifecycle to maximize financial performance and customer value. Partners cross-functionally to identify investment opportunities, enhance portfolio utilization, and support the long-term growth strategy of Commercial Engine Services.
- Develop and execute engine exchange strategies that enhance customer responsiveness while optimizing asset utilization. Lead engine acquisitions, exchanges, sales, and origination activities, including evaluating opportunities and developing investment recommendations supported by financial and operational analysis. Partner with Commercial Sales teams to negotiate strategic engine transactions and deliver customer-focused solutions.
- Direct CFM56 engine, module, and component origination activities. Accountable for the valuation of acquired assets, and ensuring all opportunities are assessed with responses to lead time. Develop monetization strategies across repair, exchange, lease, teardown, and part-out pathways. Lead appraisal support for acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and investment decisions, ensuring accurate assessment of asset value. Optimize residual value and lifecycle profitability across the portfolio to maximize overall returns.
- Partner with Sales and Commercial, Operations, Finance, and Customer Support-Engineering & technical teams to align asset deployment, service delivery, and logistics strategies with customer demand and market requirements.
- Build and lead a high-performing trading organization, driving cross-functional execution, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision making across the value stream.
What skills you need to be successful:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Aviation Management, Finance, Supply Chain, or related discipline.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in aerospace asset management, CFM56 product knowledge, commercial aviation, MRO, engine leasing, supply chain, or related industry.
- 5+ years of leadership experience managing professional teams.
- Demonstrated experience with engine acquisitions, exchanges, valuation, leasing, or asset portfolio management.
- Experience leading cross-functional initiatives in a complex, matrixed organization.
- Strong financial acumen including business case development, capital investment analysis, and profitability management.
- Up to 50% travel required (international & domestic).
We offer benefits that make life better:
- Comprehensive Healthcare
- 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
- Paid Time Off accrual starting on day one
- Bonus opportunities
What makes a good fit for StandardAero
We love people who take pride in their work and being collaborative with their team. We work together and support each other. We’re very team oriented too and that is greatly valued. We also believe in getting the job done, whatever it takes and that’s a work-ethic that is often hard to describe. We love that too —it’s what makes us great partners and teammates to each other. We are respectful of each other and who we are, and welcome people from all walks of life and give everyone open access to learn and build skills. We live by the StandardAero brand promise as the trusted service partner to our customers. If this sounds like a great fit for you, we hope you apply and join us.
About UsRaising the Standard of Excellence since 1911Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Aviation Management, Finance, Supply Chain, or related discipline.
- 10+ years progressive experience in aerospace asset management, CFM56 product knowledge, commercial aviation, MRO, engine leasing, supply chain, or related industry.
- 5+ years of leadership experience managing professional teams.
- Demonstrated experience with engine acquisitions, exchanges, valuation, leasing, or asset portfolio management.
- Experience leading cross-functional initiatives in a complex, matrixed organization.
- Strong financial acumen including business case development, capital investment analysis, and profitability management.
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% (international & domestic).
StandardAero Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about StandardAero and has not been reviewed or approved by StandardAero.
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Retirement Support — Provides a 401(k) and has added an Employee Stock Purchase Plan and an Incentive Award (equity) plan, expanding long-term savings and ownership options. These programs complement base pay with additional wealth-building mechanisms.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Includes PTO, paid holidays, sick time, bereavement leave, military leave, and parental leave, with some roles accruing PTO that can increase with service. Eligibility for benefits typically begins the first day of the month after hire, indicating structured access to time-off programs.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Offers tuition assistance, job training/conferences, company events, and an Employee Assistance Program as part of a comprehensive package. The inclusion of learning support and EAP provides development and wellbeing resources beyond core insurance and retirement.
StandardAero Insights
What We Do
StandardAero has become one of the aerospace industry’s largest independent maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) providers. Our company’s success is the outgrowth of the synergistic merger of businesses with complementary specialties that have exponentially increased our capabilities and generated unprecedented customer commitment and value. StandardAero offers extensive MRO services and custom solutions for business aviation, commercial aviation, military, and industrial power customers. Nearly 6,600 professional, administrative and technical employees work in more than 50 major facilities worldwide, with additional strategically located regional service and support centers all across the globe. Services include MRO for aircraft and rotorcraft engines, auxiliary power units, components; airframe services including major alterations; FAA authorized avionics capabilities; comprehensive engineering services; and custom exterior and interior design, completion, and paint. We provide these capabilities through our network of specialized facilities and mobile service teams. StandardAero is owned by Carlyle, a global investment firm with deep industry expertise that deploys private capital across four business segments: Corporate Private Equity, Real Assets, Global Credit, and Investment Solutions.
