VP Aircraft Origination & Marketing | NY, Florida, Texas

VP Aircraft Origination & Marketing – Americas

Our client is a global aviation solutions provider specializing in aircraft and engine leasing, asset management, and technical services, with a specific focus on mid-to end-of-life assets. We are seeking a senior professional to lead aircraft and engine acquisition and remarketing efforts across the Americas region.

Location: Florida, Texas, or New York

Reporting to: Chief Commercial Officer

This is a critical role within the global marketing and origination strategy. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including legal, technical, and executive leadership, to drive revenue through the strategic acquisition, leasing, and remarketing of aviation assets.

Key responsibilities include:

• Business development: Focus on originating new business opportunities and managing existing client relationships across the Americas.
• Relationship management: Develop and maintain solid relationships with airline senior leadership, fleet, and treasury teams.
• Asset placement: Identify and execute placement opportunities for aircraft and engines coming off lease.
• Deal execution: Lead internal Deal Team reviews and act as the initial facilitator between the airline's technical/legal teams and internal counterparts.
• Transaction management: Draft and negotiate Term Sheets and LOIs, supporting lease negotiations through to conclusion.
• Strategic growth: Identify third-party fleet management, remarketing, and technical services opportunities.
• Market insight: Anticipate airline fleet planning needs and stay abreast of industry trends to identify non-core business opportunities.

Candidate requirements include:

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in aircraft and/or engine finance and leasing.
• Demonstrable success in sales and marketing through different economic cycles with a prominent lessor, financier, or airline trading group.
• Clear understanding of the contractual and technical aspects of aircraft marketing and in-depth knowledge of aircraft economics.
• Strong existing relationships with airlines and manufacturers, ideally within the Americas region.
• First-class business development, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities with excellent communication skills.
• Highly motivated, ambitious, and able to work under pressure to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Degree educated.