Director, Engine Trading

StandardAero is an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. As the Director of Engine Trading, you will be responsible for developing and executing the CFM56 engine acquisition strategy, leading complex transactions, and building global partnerships to maximize asset value.

Responsibilities:

• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate the acquisition of CFM56-5B and -7B engines, life-limited parts (LLPs), and major modules from airlines, lessors, MROs, and teardown providers worldwide
• Develop and execute an annual engine acquisition strategy and budget aligned with sales forecasts, market demand, and corporate margin targets
• Monitor global fleet retirement trends, teardown pipelines, and market pricing to inform acquisition decisions and timing
• Lead complex, multi-million-dollar engine and package transactions from initial opportunity through contract execution, closing, financing, and logistics coordination
• Negotiate and manage acquisition agreements, including LOIs, ESPAs, and related commercial documentation
• Represent StandardAero at key industry events, conferences, and customer meetings to strengthen market presence and relationships
• Perform or manage engine records reviews and oversee borescope inspections in coordination with internal technical teams
• Assess technical condition, configuration, LLP status, AD/SB compliance, and maintenance cost drivers to evaluate asset value and risk
• Partner closely with Technical Services, Sales, Finance, and Legal teams to structure deals, mitigate risk, and maximize material value
• Build and maintain a strong global network of sellers, brokers, lessors, and teardown partners across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Latin America
• Serve as a trusted commercial partner to internal and external stakeholders throughout the acquisition lifecycle

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience buying, selling, or trading CFM56-5B and/or CFM56-7B engines or major modules in the commercial aftermarket
• Demonstrated success closing $50M+ annually in engine or material acquisitions
• Established, active relationships with major lessors, airlines, and teardown providers
• Strong technical understanding of CFM56 engine configurations, LLP life tracking, EGT margins, AD/SB status, and key maintenance cost drivers
• Experience performing or directing engine records reviews and physical inspections
• Proven commercial negotiation skills with the ability to structure creative, mutually beneficial transactions
• Willingness and ability to travel 40–60%, including frequent domestic and international travel, often on short notice
• Fluency in English required
• Bachelor's degree preferred; technical, engineering, business, or aviation-related field strongly preferred
• Additional language skills (Spanish, French, Mandarin, Arabic) are a plus