Aviation Leasing Contract Manager

GKR Search and Selection; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GKR Search and Selection seeks an Aviation Leasing Contract Manager to join its contract management team in Cincinnati. You will support engine lease transactions from contract through delivery and return, coordinating with airline customers and internal teams to ensure accurate documentation and timely execution.

The role offers exposure to the full engine leasing lifecycle in a collaborative aviation environment, with a competitive package and strong career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in aviation contract management or lease environments.
• Strong communication and multitasking abilities.
• Organized with analytical problem-solving skills.
• Independent worker who collaborates across teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract administration for engine lease transactions.
• Serve as main contact for customers, ensuring timely delivery of docs.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders on deliveries, returns, and portfolio activities.
• Maintain accurate contract and lease records and support approvals.
• Suggest process improvements across systems and workflows.

Skills

Customer relationships

Contract management

Lease administration

Multitasking

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

We are supporting an established engine leasing platform in the search for an Aviation Leasing Contract Manager to join its contract management function. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of customer relationships, commercial contracts, and lease administration, supporting the smooth execution of engine leasing transactions throughout the lease lifecycle. The role is based on source material describing responsibility for customer support, contract administration, lease delivery coordination, and lease management activities.

The Opportunity

• Play a key role in supporting commercial lease transactions from contract through to delivery and return.
• Work closely with internal teams and airline customers across a broad range of operational and contractual matters.
• Gain exposure to the full engine leasing lifecycle within a collaborative aviation environment.
• Competitive package with excellent long-term career development.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract administration activities to support engine lease transactions and customer commitments.
• Act as a key point of contact for customers, ensuring documentation and transaction information is delivered accurately and on time.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to support lease deliveries, returns, and ongoing portfolio activities.
• Maintain accurate contract and lease records while supporting transaction approvals and process efficiency.
• Contribute to continuous improvements across systems, procedures, and operational workflows.

Requirements

• Experience in aviation contract management, aircraft or engine leasing, or a related technical or commercial environment.
• Strong customer-facing communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Well organised with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating across multifunctional teams.

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