12-month FTC – Full-time - Salary: competitive - Location: Newport I Hybrid About AerFin AerFin is breathing new life into aviation. We buy, sell, lease and repair aircraft, engines, and parts to maximise the value for their owners and provide a lower-cost supply of material to our airline, lessor and MRO customers. Through our deep technical expertise and high-performance culture, we deliver confidence-inspiring quality, safety and value to our customers. Our blend of industry expertise and experience – today’s insight and tomorrow’s foresight – gives us a unique perspective on our industry that is trusted by over 600 customers across six continents. With regional hubs in Europe, Asia and the USA we’re perfectly placed to keep fleets flying and get deals done. That’s the AerFin way. That’s the way ahead. About the role We are seeking a Powerplant Engineer to join our Technical Department on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Reporting to the SVP Technical, you will play a pivotal role in technical workscoping and engineering activities within AerFin’s MRO. This position supports both internal and third-party requirements, ensuring exceptional service quality and technical excellence. This is an office-based role with occasional international travel to conferences. We’re looking for an aviation professional with experience in Technical, Asset Management, or Commercial Procurement (or a similar field) who has strong communication skills and excels in relationship management. If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you Responsibilities: Assess engine condition and define workscopes for MRO execution. Provide technical expertise for engine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs, working closely with Engine Technicians. Work with customers and the Customer Program Manager to ensure workscopes are clear and accurate. Maintain records and documentation as per company and industry standards. Coordinate with procurement to ensure the right parts are available for maintenance or repairs. Manage OEM deviation requests, task cards, and create outgoing engine documentation. Utilise in-house inventory and production management software. Collaborate with the Engine MRO and Customer Programs Managers to meet project needs Liaise with multiple departments to fulfill the requirement of the project & workscope. Support the Technical team in due diligence tasks Regularly review and improve processes to enhance MRO operations. Review new OEM information with the team, update workflows, and apply any necessary regulatory or OEM changes. Assist in evaluating and setting up new capabilities for the MRO/engine shop. Experience & Skills Degree in a relevant field or equivalent industry experience. Previous experience in Technical, Asset Management, or Commercial Procurement within an Airline, MRO, Leasing company, or similar field/industry desirable. Strong knowledge of EASA, FAA, and CAA regulations, including Part M, Part 145, and airworthiness record-keeping. Aerospace industry experience, ideally in a technical environment with an understanding of quality systems. Solid understanding of engineering principles and Turbo Fan engine life cycle. Confident in technical-commercial negotiations. Proficient in Microsoft Office with strong analytical and data accuracy skills. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. In return we offer Volunteering Leave Life Assurance Pension Scheme Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Healthcare Scheme 27 days of annual with an option to buy or sell an additional 5 days per year Electric Vehicle Leasing Scheme Season Ticket Loan Social events and much more We're actively reviewing applications and conducting interviews regularly. To ensure your consideration, please submit your application early. Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate is found, so don't delay in sending your CV today for immediate consideration. AerFin is an equal opportunities employer, which cultivates opinion, listens to all views with respect, recognises people based on their merits without bias and embraces diversity. (NB. we will not consider any CVs from agencies at this point, and will reach out to our PSL if required)