VP, Aircraft Leasing: Technical & Transitions

GKR Search and Selection; Dublin; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

GKR Search and Selection is assisting a leading aircraft lessor in recruiting a VP Technical for their Dublin-based Technical team. The role focuses on overseeing aircraft transitions, budgets, regulatory liaison, and supporting the commercial strategy.

The candidate will manage redeliveries, negotiate leases, oversee external consultants, and coordinate with internal departments to improve risk visibility across aircraft assets.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or FAA/EASA licence with 4+ years in aircraft transition management
• Airline or MRO background with deep knowledge of maintenance, records, and lease terms
• Strong project management and stakeholder communication skills

Responsibilities

• Manage aircraft redeliveries and transitions, including budgeting, MRO oversight, and regulatory liaison
• Negotiate technical terms of LOIs and leases across new and used aircraft
• Oversee external consultants and ensure project timelines and technical quality
• Interface with internal departments to enhance risk visibility on aircraft assets

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Regulatory liaison

Education

Engineering degree

FAA/EASA licence

Job description

GKR Search and Selection is assisting a leading aircraft lessor in recruiting a VP Technical for their Dublin-based Technical team. The role focuses on overseeing aircraft transitions, budgets, regulatory liaison, and supporting the commercial strategy.

The candidate will manage redeliveries, negotiate leases, oversee external consultants, and coordinate with internal departments to improve risk visibility across aircraft assets.