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If you are a talented and experienced Aircraft Asset Manager, Aplin has the right opportunity for you! Our client, a leader in their field, has partnered with Aplin to grow their team in Ontario!
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Aircraft Asset Manager to lead commercial aircraft acquisition, leasing, and asset management activities. The ideal candidate will come from a lessor, airline, or aviation investment background and bring strong industry relationships and access to aircraft sourcing channels, including off-market opportunities. This role will support the growth of our aircraft portfolio and complement our broader MRO and aviation services business.
Key Responsibilities
Aircraft Sourcing & Acquisition
- Source commercial aircraft opportunities, primarily A320 and B737 families, as well as widebody aircraft
- Build and maintain relationships with lessors, airlines, brokers, and aircraft owners
- Identify and originate off-market opportunities
- Lead end-to-end acquisition process including valuation, due diligence, negotiation, and closing
Asset Management & Strategy
- Manage aircraft lifecycle strategy (acquisition, leasing, remarketing, and disposal)
- Monitor asset performance and track market trends
- Develop leasing strategies including placements, extensions, and transitions
- Support sale-leaseback and structured transactions
Technical & Financial Coordination
- Work with technical teams on aircraft condition assessments (LLPs, cycles, maintenance status)
- Partner with finance teams on investment analysis, ROI/IRR modeling, and risk evaluation
Commercial Execution & Market Intelligence
- Execute aircraft transactions and expand sourcing networks
- Continuously develop market intelligence and industry relationships
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in aircraft leasing, asset management, or airline fleet management
- Background with a recognized lessor, airline, or aviation investment firm
- Proven track record of sourcing and closing aircraft transactions
- Strong industry network with direct access to sourcing channels (lessors, airlines, brokers)
- Deep knowledge of A320 and B737 markets, lease structures, and asset valuation
- Understanding of technical aircraft status (LLPs, cycles, maintenance planning)
- Experience with trading, leasing, remarketing, and sale-leaseback transactions
- Strong negotiation and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Global mindset with an established aviation network
Additional Details
- Salary Range: CAD $150,000 – $200,000
- Travel: Occasional travel required (including Europe and the United States)
At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.