Aircraft Leasing VP Technical

GKR Search and Selection; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

GKR Search and Selection is seeking a VP Technical for a leading aircraft lessor in Miami. The role focuses on overseeing aircraft transitions, managing leases, and supporting strategic business initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities include directing redeliveries, negotiating LOIs and leases, and ensuring maintenance and regulatory compliance across a diverse aircraft portfolio. The ideal candidate has deep experience in aviation engineering and asset management.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in aircraft leasing or technical asset management
• Strong understanding of aircraft transitions and lease returns
• Experience supporting transaction execution and cross-functional stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Manage aircraft redeliveries and transitions including budgeting and MRO oversight
• Negotiate technical terms of LOIs and leases for new and used aircraft
• Oversee maintenance status, contractual compliance and technical risk across portfolio
• Interface with internal departments to improve risk visibility on aircraft assets

Skills

Aircraft leasing

Technical asset management

Aviation engineering

Job description

My client is a leading aircraft lessor seeking a VP Technical to join their Technical team in Miami. This role will be critical to overseeing aircraft transitions and supporting the business's commercial strategy.

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 aircraft maintenance status, contractual compliance and technical risk across an assigned portfolio
• Interface with internal departments to enhance risk visibility on aircraft assets

Requirements

• Significant experience within aircraft leasing, technical asset management or aviation engineering
• Strong understanding of aircraft transitions, lease returns and maintenance planning
• Commercially aware with experience supporting transaction execution and cross-functional stakeholders
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, negotiate technical matters and build effective external relationships

Employment Type: Full-time

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