Aviation Asset Tech Leader, VP, Technical

GKR Search and Selection; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

GKR Search and Selection partners with an international aviation asset management business to appoint a Vice President, Technical in San Francisco. This senior role owns a broad range of technical workstreams across portfolio, transaction and asset management, collaborating with commercial teams and external partners.

You will lead technical input on leasing and transitions, coordinate inspections and records, manage end-of-lease activities, and build strong relationships with customers and

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience in aviation leasing or asset management.
• Proven ability to manage multiple technical workstreams across portfolio and transactions.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to balance technical priorities with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical input across leasing, portfolio and transaction-related activity.
• Coordinate aircraft inspections, technical records reviews and compliance for assets.
• Manage key technical workstreams related to aircraft transitions and end-of-lease events.
• Collaborate with commercial teams, customers and external providers to achieve outcomes.
• Identify technical risks and developments affecting operations, maintenance or portfolio strategy.
• Support wider technical projects across the platform as required.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers and industry partners.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Mgmt

Aviation experience

Strategic thinking

Lease transactions

Job description

GKR Search and Selection partners with an international aviation asset management business to appoint a Vice President, Technical in San Francisco. This senior role owns a broad range of technical workstreams across portfolio, transaction and asset management, collaborating with commercial teams and external partners.

You will lead technical input on leasing and transitions, coordinate inspections and records, manage end-of-lease activities, and build strong relationships with customers and