VP Aircraft Origination & Marketing | NY, Florida, Texas
Lucida Search PartnersFlorida, United States • College Station, Texas, United States • New York, New York, United States
Posted January 9, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Lucida Search Partners specializes in executive and mid-level recruitment for the aircraft leasing industry, serving the top 20 global leasing companies and niche lessors across Ireland, Asia, the US, UK, and Europe. The firm places candidates in technical, legal, contract management, sales, risk, trading, portfolio, operations, finance, accounting, tax, treasury, and commercial analysis roles, leveraging a deep network that reaches C-level to junior positions. Known for its strong reputation and personalized service, Lucida delivers high-impact hires through video introductions, mobile-optimized applications, and behavioural assessments, ensuring a superior client experience. Candidates benefit from early access to opportunities, expert coaching on industry interview dynamics, and clear career pathway guidance. The firm’s exclusive engagement model and extensive sector expertise make it a trusted partner for both clients and talent within aircraft leasing.
Job Description
VP Aircraft Origination & Marketing – Americas. Lead aircraft and engine acquisition and remarketing efforts across the Americas region.
Requirements
- 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.
