VP Technical – Aircraft Leasing & Transitions

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

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.