Aviation Lease & Contracts Specialist

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Contract Administrator Full-time Employee Coconut Creek, FL, US 16 days ago Requisition ID: 1209 Summary: Coordinate close of lease, purchase and sale transactions associated with aviation equipment, mainly aircraft engines. Work closely with customer, Marketing, Finance, in-house counsel and/or outside counsel in negotiation and production of lease, purchase/sale, financing, and trust documents. Assist with initialization of new lending facilities. Responsibilities: Pre-Closing: Ensure lessee compliance to lease transaction conditions before close. Ensure buyer/seller compliance to purchase/sale transaction conditions before close. Preparing and forwarding required lease documents (which includes extensions, amendments, etc.) to in-house counsel and lessee on a transaction-by-transaction basis. Preparing and forwarding required purchase/sale documents to in-house counsel and buyer/seller on a transaction-by-transaction basis. Coordinating the filing of certain documents with governmental agencies mainly the FAA and International Registry. Coordinating preparation and positioning of necessary documents with the FAA. Preparing and forwarding lender required documents to lenders on a transaction-by-transaction basis. Preparing and forwarding trust/mortgage and other various required documents to owner trustee. Post-Closing: Follow-up on post-closing items, Chattel Paper, and original documentation. Releasing and obtaining documents from escrow. Disseminating final documents to the parties. Indexing operative documents for records. On-going: Ad hoc reporting. Preparing and forwarding agency agreements. Other duties as may be assigned. Qualifications / Requirements: 6+ years’ experience in leasing industry (aviation a plus). Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Ability to work independently while keeping deadlines. Must be highly organized and have excellent attention to detail, as well as flexibility and a willingness to take on a variety of task. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Travel/Misc.: Minimal. Here at Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC), we are dedicated to fair hiring practices and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to a workplace environment that encourages growth and respect for all current and prospective employees based upon job-related factors such as their educational background, work experience, and ability to perform the essential functions of a particular job. It is the policy and practice of WLFC to prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on race, color, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable Federal, state or local law. WLFC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application processes. WLFC also offers a comprehensive benefit package to its eligible employees. This includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Roth 401(k), HSA in conjunction with a high deductible plan, life insurance, supplemental insurance, travel accident insurance, employee assistance program, short & long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, employee education reimbursement plan, matching gift program, health and wellness plan, and paid time off. To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) does not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered WLFC property, and WLFC will not be obligated to a referral fee. This includes resumes submitted directly to any WLFC employee, including Hiring Managers, without contacting WLFC Human Resources Talent Acquisition Department. #J-18808-Ljbffr Willis Lease Finance Corporation