Aviation Technical Manager - Leasing & Transitions

GKR Search and Selection; Dublin; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GKR Search and Selection is assisting an established aircraft leasing platform in Dublin, Ireland to hire a Technical Manager. You will join the technical team and work across the full lease lifecycle, supporting portfolio performance and coordinating with commercial and operations stakeholders.

This role offers exposure to aircraft transitions, technical oversight and strategic initiatives, with a collaborative environment and opportunity for long-term career development in aviation.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background gained within aircraft leasing, an airline, MRO or related aviation environment.
• Degree in Aeronautical Engineering, equivalent technical qualification, or EASA Part 66 licence.
• Good understanding of aircraft records, maintenance planning, lease transition activity and technical asset management.
• Strong analytical, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support technical oversight of leased aircraft throughout the lease lifecycle, ensuring contractual obligations are effectively managed.
• Assist with aircraft transitions, technical due diligence and maintenance documentation reviews.
• Maintain technical asset data and support maintenance reserve administration and reporting.
• Provide technical guidance to internal stakeholders across commercial, finance, legal and contract activities.
• Contribute to process improvements and technical systems initiatives that enhance portfolio management.

Skills

Aircraft leasing

Technical management

Stakeholder communication

Maintenance planning

Education

Aeronautical Engineering degree

EASA Part 66 licence

Tools

Maintenance data systems

Job description

GKR Search and Selection is assisting an established aircraft leasing platform in Dublin, Ireland to hire a Technical Manager. You will join the technical team and work across the full lease lifecycle, supporting portfolio performance and coordinating with commercial and operations stakeholders.

This role offers exposure to aircraft transitions, technical oversight and strategic initiatives, with a collaborative environment and opportunity for long-term career development in aviation.