John graduated in 2007 with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
His professional journey began in 2008 with Lufthansa Technik Airmotive Ireland, where he worked in Engine Material Sales, Acquisition, and Sub-Contract Repair. During his final two years with the company, John served on secondment with AirLiance Materials/Kellstrom Materials, gaining valuable experience in engine material supply chain management.
In 2014, John joined AerSale Inc., initially as an Engine Material Trading Manager specialising in CFM56 product lines. His role quickly expanded, and he was promoted to Director of Business Development, where he managed an array of aviation assets.
From 2017 to 2018, John contributed to NTE Aviation by helping to establish a commercial jet engine division with two other colleagues to expand NTE’s already established regional jet/turbo-prop engine business, while serving as Director of Sales and Acquisitions, with a primary focus on narrowbody aircraft and engines.
Since 2019, John has been with CFM Materials, where he was recently promoted to Senior Director of Engine Trading & Leasing. In this role, he oversees CFM product lines and has expanded his responsibilities to include the acquisition of whole aircraft.