Vice President Aircraft Leasing

Job description

About the role:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Finance division as Vice President Aircraft Leasing. This leadership role will be the pivotal point of contact for all of Qatar Airways' lessor negotiations of new or existing lease aircraft. You will be a key contributor to developing business cases, negotiating with suppliers and financiers, and defining contract terms and conditions for aircraft financing with debt and sale & leaseback options, new acquisitions, and retirements.

Accountabilities:

Strategic:
• Contribute to Fleet strategy for new, lease (wet, damp and / or dry), and disposal of used aircraft (for sale, lease or tear-down) for the Airline. In so doing, liaise effectively with lessors, and other airlines. Support prepare related funding commitment documentation and summaries as required for approval by the CFO, GCEO and Board.
• Identify strategic opportunities to optimize the management of the fleet of the Airline to generate cost savings for the organisation.
• Influence and Lobby in the Industry by maintaining relationships with Aircraft Appraisers, Industry specific organisation and participating on panels at industry leading conferences. Stay abreast of industry trends, aircraft manufacturer innovations and issues in the supply market and the Airline’s competitors to identify strategic opportunities related to the Aircraft and/or Engine fleet.
• Support internal strategic initiatives from cross-functional groups such as Network Planning, Strategic Initiatives, Cargo or Environment and Legal.