Director, Engine Trading

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and expertise to solve complex challenges across the aviation aftermarket. Our global scale, technical depth, and collaborative culture allow us to deliver innovative solutions for our customers—and create meaningful, long-term careers for our employees.

As the Director, Engine Trading, you will play a critical role in developing and executing StandardAero’s CFM56 engine acquisition strategy. You will lead complex transactions, build global partnerships, and work cross-functionally to maximize asset value and support the company’s long-term commercial objectives.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Engine & Material Acquisition

• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate the acquisition of CFM56-5B and -7B engines, life-limited parts (LLPs), and major modules from airlines, lessors, MROs, and teardown providers worldwide.
• Develop and execute an annual engine acquisition strategy and budget aligned with sales forecasts, market demand, and corporate margin targets.
• Monitor global fleet retirement trends, teardown pipelines, and market pricing to inform acquisition decisions and timing.

Transaction Leadership & Deal Execution

• Lead complex, multi-million-dollar engine and package transactions from initial opportunity through contract execution, closing, financing, and logistics coordination.
• Negotiate and manage acquisition agreements, including LOIs, ESPAs, and related commercial documentation.
• Represent StandardAero at key industry events, conferences, and customer meetings to strengthen market presence and relationships.

Technical & Commercial Due Diligence

• Perform or manage engine records reviews and oversee borescope inspections in coordination with internal technical teams.
• Assess technical condition, configuration, LLP status, AD/SB compliance, and maintenance cost drivers to evaluate asset value and risk.
• Partner closely with Technical Services, Sales, Finance, and Legal teams to structure deals, mitigate risk, and maximize material value.

Relationship Management

• Build and maintain a strong global network of sellers, brokers, lessors, and teardown partners across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Latin America.
• Serve as a trusted commercial partner to internal and external stakeholders throughout the acquisition lifecycle.

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of experience buying, selling, or trading CFM56-5B and/or CFM56-7B engines or major modules in the commercial aftermarket.
• Demonstrated success closing $50M+ annually in engine or material acquisitions.
• Established, active relationships with major lessors, airlines, and teardown providers.
• Strong technical understanding of CFM56 engine configurations, LLP life tracking, EGT margins, AD/SB status, and key maintenance cost drivers.
• Experience performing or directing engine records reviews and physical inspections.
• Proven commercial negotiation skills with the ability to structure creative, mutually beneficial transactions.
• Willingness and ability to travel 40–60%, including frequent domestic and international travel, often on short notice.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; technical, engineering, business, or aviation-related field strongly preferred.
• Fluency in English required; additional language skills (Spanish, French, Mandarin, Arabic) are a plus.
• Note: Remote work arrangements will be considered.