Powerplant Consultant

**Job Description**:
Job Title: Powerplant Consultant
Company: Willis Asset Management Limited
Location: Bridgend, UK
Department: Fleet Management Services
Reports to: AVP Engine Management

Summary:
A principally technical role within the Fleet Management Team. This role will involve independently and
competently managing multiple customer and internal projects that will include the following engine-related
activities.
Powerplant Consultants are expected to further increase their understanding of technical and commercial
engineering and financial principles relating to gas turbine engines as well as the wider aviation industry in
general. There will be an expectation that Powerplant Consultants will also develop a strong consulting and
advisory approach, with the aim to broaden their capabilities of themselves and the wider team regarding all
aspects of the engine life cycle. In this role, there will be an expectation of developing a skill set that allows full
knowledge and familiarity with the requirements of higher-level consultancy projects, including engine value
assessment, new engine selection evaluation, and engine purchase negotiation support/sale/remarketing
advice.

**Responsibilities**:
Shop Visit Management
Table/Physical Piece Part Inspection
Engine Health Monitoring (EHM) / Engine Condition Monitoring (ECM) analysis
Invoice Review
MRO Contract Negotiation and Selection
Engine Transition Management
Technical Records Due Diligence
Engine Physical Inspection/External Parts Inventory
Borescope Inspection Overview and Analysis
MPA/Test Cell Run Overview and Analysis
Lease Contract Review, Interpretation, and Negotiation

Technical Knowledge

A good understanding of engineering principles and disciplines regarding gas turbine engines and motivated
to develop this further.

A good understanding of gas turbine engine theory, turbomachinery performance, operation, and
maintenance.

Capable of independently undertaking and competently completing customer and internal technical projects
such as shop visit management and engine transition events.

Broaden capabilities relating to all stages of the engine life cycle such as MRO selection and review of

short/long-term lease contracts.

Being conversant in using all required software (including MS Outlook, MS Word, and MS Excel) to execute
well-defined tasks to a high standard.

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Industry Awareness

A good understanding of the different engine OEMs, their engine types and aircraft types upon which they
are installed, major airlines, and main MROs.

Be aware and up to date with current news and affairs within the aviation industry and promote awareness
within the team.

Keep abreast of industry news and developments actively sharing relevant articles with the wider team.

Financial Awareness

A good understanding of the financial aspects of engine operation and management in the aviation
industry and the impact of technical considerations on engine values, maintenance expenditure, and
operating costs.

A solid understanding of the financial aspects of the Fleet Management group and wider Willis’s business
including familiarity with the Operating Plan and review of program/project profitability.

A firm knowledge and understanding of specific engine management-related costs including typical shop

visit cost expectations, lease rates, and major piece part costs.

cost optimization.

Competent use and understanding of the Willis time management system and the role it plays in revenue
forecasting, resource planning, and project management.

Meet and exceed customer requirements against defined budgets and schedules, whilst ensuring quality
standards and procedures are adhered to.

Commercial Awareness

A good understanding of the commercial aspects of engine operation and management in the aviation
industry, for example, lease and maintenance contracts and maintenance reserves.

Competently manage and provide sound recommendations and advice to customers in relation to all
commercial issues related to gas turbine engine management.

Ensure all customer contracts are commercially reasonable and acceptable to customers’ requirements
highlighting areas of concern and suggesting appropriate solutions.

Planning & Organizing

Able to focus on multiple projects whilst effectively managing priorities and maintaining a high standard of

work in line with Willis procedures.

Able to efficiently organize project schedules whilst dealing with distractions.

Conversant with the Willis procedures and templates ensuring all activities are undertaken in accordance
with them. Identification and roll out of procedural improvements resulting from project management
experience.

Ensure that all documentation and relevant communication is stored structurally and in an organized

manner on the Willis server.

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