Asset Manager in Hayes

The primary focus of this role is to drive commercial success by actively identifying, pursuing, and securing new revenue opportunities through Asset Trading and Solution projects. As a key partner to the Sales, Procurement, and Fulfilment teams, the position provides vital market intelligence and ensures transparency in global landing gear asset availability, directly supporting sales initiatives and customer acquisition. Additionally, the role is responsible for coordinating, supporting, and optimizing the LHT Landing Gear Asset Pool in close collaboration with global Fulfilment teams, aiming to minimise costs, maximise asset availability, and enhance return on investment whilst ensuring relevant asset availability for MRO customer activities.

Role is Monday-Friday based onsite with Hybrid options available. Some travel will be required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain close and regular communication with local Landing Gear fulfilment teams and other stakeholders to closely monitor asset pool activities and support with expertise and resource whenever needed.
• Manage asset lease contracts with leasing companies and optimise LHT's Landing Gear asset portfolio.
• Initiate and maintain close supplier and customer relationships by actively approaching the market players and establishing a culture of regular meetings and/or calls with an allocated list of airline and trader accounts.
• Negotiate, write and implement contracts for asset purchases, leases or exchanges with suppliers to support the asset pool.
• Negotiate, write and implement contracts for asset sales, leases or exchanges with customers to generate substantial profit.
• Initiate, implement and manage asset solution projects as required to efficiently move assets through the pipeline by pro-actively reviewing asset availability versus demand.
• Establish close working relationship with Corporate Purchasing team to ensure there is a clear understanding of current Landing Gear asset pipeline, transactions and requirements.
• Create regular management reporting with focus on the financial situation of the individual Landing Gear asset types in line with LHT reporting standards.
• Constantly gain and improve technical and commercial market knowledge for relevant products while sharing and adopting gained market knowledge.
• Maintain full financial and operational overview of assigned product types (KPIs, activity monitoring).
• Be a role model for pro-active and clear communication, driving the business by pushing highlight projects and celebrating success.
• Drive process improvement and business excellence by ensuring compliance with general aviation legislation and internal LHT guidelines and rules.
• Manage an established portfolio of Customer & Supplier accounts, whilst always seeking to further develop and grow your account list through industry engagement and networking.

Education and Experience

• Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant subject, such as Asset Management, Aviation Management, Aircraft Engineering or Aviation related technical sales.
• Ability to communicate fluently in written and spoken English.
• Proficiency in other languages would be advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite. Experience in working with SAP ERP systems advantageous, but not essential.
• Proven track record in an airline or aviation related sector establishing experience in asset management, engineering, or technical sales is essential.
• Aviation industry commercial experience, particularly within an MRO environment, is a distinct advantage.
• Established network in aviation MRO sector desirable.
• Basic working knowledge of aviation contract law and/or aviation legislation is an advantage.

Our Benefits

• Flight discounts and reduced travel rates.
• Purchase and selling of annual leave.
• Generous paid paternity and maternity leave.
• One wellbeing day per year, dedicated to supporting your mental and physical wellbeing.
• Discounts on hotels, retail, and leisure activities.
• Employer pension contributions.
• Reduced gym memberships to support a healthy lifestyle.
• Company events and organised sporting groups to encourage connection and wellbeing.
• In addition, our facility is within walking distance of the Elizabeth Line, making commuting quick, easy, and seamless from across London and beyond.