[Hiring] Senior Powerplant Consultant @Lucida Search Partners

Role Description

We are partnering with a leading aviation asset management platform to hire Senior Powerplant Consultants and Powerplant Consultants, offering the opportunity to work on complex engine projects across global airline and leasing portfolios.

• Act as a virtual powerplant manager for airline and leasing clients
• Lead fleet planning, maintenance forecasting, and engine strategy optimisation
• Manage engine shop visit events end-to-end (workscope definition, repair oversight, cost control, post-visit reporting)
• Perform Engine Health Monitoring (EHM) / Engine Condition Monitoring (ECM) analysis and reporting
• Drive cost reduction initiatives and improve operational efficiency across engine programmes
• Lead technical due diligence, engine transitions, and asset inspections (records, borescope, physical checks)
• Negotiate with OEMs and MRO providers on service agreements and workscope execution
• Provide technical input into engine lease, sale, and purchase agreements
• Support new engine selection and investment decisions
• Mentor junior engineers and consultants within the team
• Contribute to business development and client relationship management

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in powerplant / engine-focused aviation roles
• Strong technical expertise across major engine platforms (e.g. CFM, GE, Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce, IAE)
• Proven experience in engine shop visit management and lifecycle planning
• Solid understanding of engine leasing, maintenance economics, and commercial contracts
• Experience working with airlines, lessors, OEMs, or MRO environments
• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to connect technical decisions to financial outcomes
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Degree in Engineering or relevant technical discipline preferred

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on global engine portfolios and high-value aviation assets
• Flexible working model with remote options across Europe
• Exposure to complex technical and commercial decision-making
• Collaborative, international team environment
• Strong career progression into leadership or specialist consulting tracks