Vice President, Trading - CFM56

About Us

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero offers a fulfilling and meaningful career.

About the Role

As the Vice President, Trading, you will lead a team in the strategic management of engine, module, and used serviceable material (USM) across the asset lifecycle. This role partners across Sales & Commercial, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, and Customer Support-Engineering & Technical to optimize asset deployment, drive exchange and leasing strategies, improve working capital, and ensure successful service delivery across the engine asset portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Leads the development and execution of strategic asset management initiatives for the CFM56 portfolio, optimizing engine, module, and USM assets throughout their lifecycle to maximize financial performance and customer value.
• Partners cross-functionally to identify investment opportunities, enhance portfolio utilization, and support the long-term growth strategy of Commercial Engine Services.
• Develop and execute engine exchange strategies that enhance customer responsiveness while optimizing asset utilization.
• Lead engine acquisitions, exchanges, sales, and origination activities, including evaluating opportunities and developing investment recommendations supported by financial and operational analysis.
• Partner with Commercial Sales teams to negotiate strategic engine transactions and deliver customer-focused solutions.
• Direct CFM56 engine, module, and component origination activities. Accountable for the valuation of acquired assets, ensuring all opportunities are assessed with responses to lead time.
• Develop monetization strategies across repair, exchange, lease, teardown, and part-out pathways.
• Lead appraisal support for acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and investment decisions, ensuring accurate assessment of asset value.
• Optimize residual value and lifecycle profitability across the portfolio to maximize overall returns.
• Partner with Sales and Commercial, Operations, Finance, and Customer Support-Engineering & Technical teams to align asset deployment, service delivery, and logistics strategies with customer demand and market requirements.
• Build and lead a high-performing trading organization, driving cross-functional execution, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision making across the value stream.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Aviation Management, Finance, Supply Chain, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in aerospace asset management, CFM56 product knowledge, commercial aviation, MRO, engine leasing, supply chain, or related industry.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing professional teams.
• Demonstrated experience with engine acquisitions, exchanges, valuation, leasing, or asset portfolio management.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives in a complex, matrixed organization.
• Strong financial acumen including business case development, capital investment analysis, and profitability management.
• Up to 50% travel required (international & domestic).

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
• Paid Time Off accrual starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities

What Makes a Good Fit

We love people who take pride in their work and being collaborative with their team. We work together and support each other in a team-oriented environment. We value a strong work ethic and the ability to get the job done, whatever it takes. We respect each other and welcome people from all walks of life, offering everyone open access to learn and build skills. We live by the StandardAero brand promise as the trusted service partner to our customers.