✈️ Vice President – Technical | Aircraft Leasing | Dublin
An established global aircraft leasing company is seeking a Vice President – Technical to join its Dublin-based Technical team. This is a senior opportunity for an experienced aviation professional to oversee the technical and asset management of a diverse portfolio of leased and financed aircraft worldwide.
Lead and manage aircraft delivery, transition, and redelivery projects (new and used aircraft)
Support aircraft acquisitions, disposals, and technical due diligence for transactions
Oversee lessee maintenance obligations, mid-lease audits, and maintenance reserve management
Prepare and review technical terms within lease documentation and transaction agreements
Collaborate closely with internal legal, finance, and marketing teams on aircraft transactions
Liaise with OEMs, MROs, and aviation authorities to ensure compliance and maintain technical standards
Represent the company at industry meetings and conferences
Degree in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
Proven experience in aircraft or engine leasing, technical asset management, or airline engineering
Strong project management, negotiation, and analytical skills
Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities
Confident working in a dynamic, international environment
Willingness to travel as required
📍 Dublin, Ireland (hybrid flexibility)
This is a unique opportunity to join a world-leading lessor offering an inclusive, collaborative culture, global exposure, and a competitive compensation package.
Lucida Search Partners has an outstanding reputation and dedicated focus on the Aircraft Leasing sector providing world-class Aircraft Leasing candidates to the Top 20 Aircraft Leasing companies and smaller more niche Lessors in Ireland, Asia, US, UK and Europe in the following areas
Technical, Legal, Contract Management, Sales / Marketing, Risk, Trading, Portfolio Management, Operations, Finance, Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Commercial / Business Analysis.
KEY ATTRIBUTES & BENEFITS TO YOUR BUSINESS
• Significant reach across the Aircraft Leasing sector with access to C Level candidates down to mid / junior level candidates.
• Excellent reputation for delivering fantastic candidates to established or new Aircraft Leasing Companies looking to expand or open offices.
• Top level personal delivery record for clients introducing candidates across all departments who have made a significant impact on the business.
• Candidate Video Introductions with applications, Mobile-Optimised Interfacing, Behavioural Assessments. Enhanced Client Experience.
KEY ATTRIBUTES & BENEFITS TO YOU THE CANDIDATE
• First to hear about hiring requirements with established and new entrants in the aircraft leasing sector.
• Years of experience working with most of our clients which allows us coach you through the process, likely questions, interviewer styles etc.
• Understanding of career paths and progress within leasing companies and can advise candidate on their next steps in their career.
• Exclusively being used by the client on the majority of the positions we are working on.
Get in touch and see how we can help you as a candidate, client or consultant.
You can contact me at brian.bennett@lucidasearch.ie and +353 86 6022 869
Lucida Search Partners at www.lucidasearch.ie and +353 1524 9580
