Manager – Aircraft Lease Return

JOB PURPOSE

Responsible for overseeing and coordinating all technical and regulatory activities associated with the return of leased aircraft. This includes ensuring compliance with airworthiness standards, lease agreements, and regulatory requirements. The role requires close collaboration with lessors, lessees, maintenance organizations, and internal CAMO teams, SCM and Fleet Management to

ensure aircraft are returned in the agreed redelivery condition on time.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIE

S• Aircraft Lease Return Management

.• Lead and manage all technical aspects of aircraft lease returns

.• Initiate lease return project for each aircraft as per the approved lease return procedure. • Review lease agreements and technical return requirements to ensure compliance

.• Develop and maintain a lease return plan, including timelines, tasks, and deliverables

.• Ensure aircraft are maintained in accordance with EASA/FAA/Oman CAA or other relevant regulatory requirements during end of lease check

.• Oversee airworthiness reviews, maintenance status checks, and required documentation for lease return

.• Along with Head of Maintenance Planning, plan and secure slots with Airframe MROs for aircraft lease return check

.• Ensure on time induction of aircraft for lease return check as per the agreed and approved plan

.• Along with Head of propulsion, prepare in advance engine redelivery plan and secure slots with Engine MROs for engine lease return shop visit as and when required

.• Ensure on time induction of engines for lease return shop visits at engine MRO. • Liaise with regulatory authorities for approvals and inspections as needed

.• Act as the primary point of contact for lessors, lessees, and MROs (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul organizations) where lease return activities take place

.• Coordinate with internal CAMO teams to track aircraft maintenance status and required modifications or rectifications

.• Ensure per relevant lease agreement, all required maintenance records and status lists including Airframe, Engine, Landing Gear, APU, Hard Time, OCCM, LDND are compiled and audited leading to end of lease check aandprepared and audited post end of lease check for presentation to the lessor

.• Facilitate smooth handover of aircraft to lessors, including technical documentation and records

.• Manage a team of CAMO engineers and technical staff involved in lease return processes

.• Provide guidance, mentorship, and performance oversight to ensure high standards of quality and compliance

.• Develop internal processes and best practices to improve lease return efficiency

.• Prepare technical reports, lease return certificates, and other required documentation for lessors and authorities

.• Track metrics and KPIs related to lease return activities and present updates to management

.• Liaise with Fleet Management to agree end of lease compensation • Support audits, inspections, investigations and implement corrective actions where necessary

.• Contribute to the yearly budget preparation for the department

.• Provide technical guidance and support to CAMO engineers and planners

.• Support staff training, competency assessments, and technical development

.• Undertake other duties as requested by VP-CAMO ensuring timeliness and utmost effective in completing the assigned tasks

.• Be available / ready to support operation if required after working hours and during th

eweekends

.• Perform any other related tasks as assigned by the Management

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIEN

CE• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical engineering (or similar field) with 8 years of relevant experience in aircraft maintenance, or lease return managemen

t.

OR• Diploma holder in aerospace, mechanical Engineering (or similar field) or ICAO Type II licence with 10 years of experience in aircraft maintenance, or lease return manageme

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SPECIAL REQUIREME

NTS• In-depth knowledge of EASA Part-M, Part-145, and other regulatory requiremen

ts.• In depth knowledge of aircraft lease agreements and commercial aircraft return proces

ses• Strong leadership, project management, and stakeholder communication skil

ls.• In depth knowledge of maintenance cost and fleet powerplant maintenance, reliability and cost informat

ion• Knowledge on Quality, Safety and Security Standar

ds.