GA Telesis is a global leader providing integrated solutions to the aviation and aerospace industries. We serve over 2,000 customers, including airlines, original equipment manufacturers, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) providers, and suppliers worldwide, with 31 leasing, sales, distribution, and MRO operations in 19 countries. At GA Telesis, our core business is integrated aviation solutions, and our mission is customer success.
The LIFT (Leasing, Investments, Finance & Trading) group is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized
Director of Asset Management to join our team. Reporting to the Chief Technical Officer, the ideal candidate should be a team player, self-motivated, and highly reliable at handling a large volume of portfolio activity. They should have the ability to work both independently and collaborate as a team.
The Director of Asset Management is responsible for the strategic oversight of the company’s aircraft and engine portfolio throughout the entire asset lifecycle—from acquisition and delivery to lease management, transitions, and end-of-life. This role requires close collaboration with commercial, technical, legal, and finance teams to ensure the company’s portfolio is maintained, operated, and returned in accordance with lease terms and company strategy.
Responsibilities
Transaction Support (Buy/Sell/Lease)
- Serve as the asset-side lead for executing buy, sell, and lease agreements.
- Provide input during aircraft and engine acquisitions, sales, and lease transactions.
- Collaborate closely with commercial, contracts, legal, and technical teams to meet closing conditions.
Portfolio Oversight and Lease Management
- Oversee the management of the company’s portfolio of “on-lease” and “off-lease” commercial aircraft and engines.
- Ensure lessee compliance with all contractual obligations.
- Track maintenance events, maintenance reserves, and asset performance metrics.
- Oversee lessees’ financial performance.
- Maintain deep familiarity with the company’s portfolio.
Reporting & Planning:
- Maintain internal asset reports and dashboards with up-to-date performance.
- Assist with portfolio reviews and audits against the commercial team’s underwriting assumptions.
- Perform lease audits and prepare lease summaries.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in aviation, business, legal, finance, or accounting is preferred
- Some technical acumen concerning aircraft and engine leasing.
- Proficient in MS Office.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills.
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