Technical Director | Aircraft Leasing | Technical Asset Management

GKR Search and Selection; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

GKR Search and Selection partnered with a leading aircraft leasing platform to recruit a Technical Director who will lead the asset management function and oversee complex aircraft transition projects integral to the leasing lifecycle.

The role requires directing lease returns, acquisitions, sales, and major modifications while providing technical reviews to support commercial negotiations, managing budgets, and coordinating with vendors and customers on global programs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading aircraft maintenance, transition or major modification programmes.
• Strong understanding of aircraft leasing, maintenance planning and technical documentation.
• Experience reviewing and supporting commercial and technical agreements within an aviation environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead aircraft transition activities including lease returns, acquisitions, sales, repossessions and other technical projects.
• Provide technical expertise to support transaction reviews, negotiations and commercial decision-making.
• Oversee project delivery, budgets, vendors and maintenance providers to ensure successful execution.
• Monitor aircraft condition, maintenance activity and contractual compliance throughout the asset lifecycle.
• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders to deliver effective technical solutions.

Skills

Aircraft leadership

Technical asset mgmt

Vendor management

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

We are partnering with a leading aircraft leasing platform seeking a Technical Director to join its asset management function. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced technical professional to lead complex aircraft transition projects while supporting commercial activity across the aircraft leasing lifecycle.

The Opportunity

• Lead a broad range of aircraft transition and technical asset management activities.
• Work closely with commercial teams on live transactions and strategic decision-making.
• Enjoy broad exposure across technical, operational and customer-facing projects.
• Competitive package with strong long-term career prospects in aircraft leasing.

Responsibilities

• Lead aircraft transition activities including lease returns, acquisitions, sales, repossessions and other technical projects.
• Provide technical expertise to support transaction reviews, negotiations and commercial decision-making.
• Oversee project delivery, budgets, vendors and maintenance providers to ensure successful execution.
• Monitor aircraft condition, maintenance activity and contractual compliance throughout the asset lifecycle.
• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders to deliver effective technical solutions.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading aircraft maintenance, transition or major modification programmes.
• Strong understanding of aircraft leasing, maintenance planning and technical documentation.
• Experience reviewing and supporting commercial and technical agreements within an aviation environment.
• Engineering qualification, maintenance licence or equivalent technical background, with the flexibility to travel internationally as required.

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