Major Assets Trading Manager

at  Aerfin

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 3 years of relevant aviation experience.
• Strong commercial or engineering background with expertise in major asset aftermarket dynamics.
• Established relationships with airlines, MROs, and lessors.
• Ability to develop and maintain industry connections using market intelligence.
• Independent thinker with strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects.
• Solid understanding of the Aircraft Aftermarket, MRO landscape, and airline industry.
• BSc or equivalent in a technical or sales-related field.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Experience in the aviation aftermarket and secondary market desirable
• Familiarity with Quantum Control (AerFin’s ERP system) beneficial

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a Major Assets Trading Manager to join our fast-growing Trading Team. As a Major Assets Trading Manager you will be reporting to the VP Trading – UK/MA. In this role you will focus on managing and trading of the major aircraft assets (MA), Auxiliary Power Units (APUs), Landing Gears (LG’s), and Engine Nacelles, ensuring risk-adjusted returns and market optimisation. You will oversee the full sales cycle—from lead generation to finalising transactions—while managing the administrative aspects of asset sales and trading.
If you are a driven, focused, and resourceful individual with strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a talent for building relationships and influencing others, we’d love to hear from you.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement sales and trading strategies to maximize revenue from major assets, including APUs, landing gears, and nacelles.
• Actively seek new sales opportunities and manage the full sales cycle, including identifying leads, responding to RFQs, negotiating deals, and closing transactions.
• Maintain and update asset sales records, ensuring deals are tracked, documented, and managed efficiently within Quantum system.
• Manage and centralize market intelligence using the company’s CRM system
• Engage cross-functional teams to enhance trading efficiency and asset management.
• Draft internal transaction approval papers and contribute to business case development for asset acquisitions and trades.
• Coordinate administrative tasks related to asset transactions, including contract management, invoicing, and logistics coordination.
• Build and maintain relationships with airlines, MROs, and lessors to expand market opportunities.
• Be an ambassador for the Trading team internally and externally.
• Seek out mentorship, advice, and challenging opportunities to learn.
• Attend industry events and networking opportunities, some travel required at short notice.