Aircraft Leasing Operations Lead — Transformation & Growth

GKR Search and Selection; Shannon; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GKR Search and Selection partners with an established aircraft leasing platform to appoint a Head of Operations in Shannon. This senior leadership role offers visibility across strategic and operational priorities and the chance to drive operational excellence on an international platform.

You will lead initiatives to improve governance, internal controls, and cross-functional collaboration with commercial, finance, legal, and technical teams.

Qualifications

• Significant aircraft leasing experience with strong operation processes and cross-functional collaboration.
• Proven leadership ability to influence stakeholders and deliver improvements.
• Commercial awareness with experience supporting organisational change, planning and performance.
• Excellent communication and relationship management in an international business environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to improve operational efficiency, governance, and internal controls.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and foster collaboration across commercial, finance, legal, and technical teams.
• Drive business transformation projects including process and system enhancements.
• Support financial planning, performance reporting, and key business objectives.
• Contribute to strategic growth and wider organisational development.

Skills

Aircraft leasing

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Governance

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Job description

GKR Search and Selection partners with an established aircraft leasing platform to appoint a Head of Operations in Shannon. This senior leadership role offers visibility across strategic and operational priorities and the chance to drive operational excellence on an international platform.

You will lead initiatives to improve governance, internal controls, and cross-functional collaboration with commercial, finance, legal, and technical teams.