Sr. Leasing Officer - Comm'l. Aircraft Group

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Job Description:

The Commercial Aircraft Group (CAG), part of Bank of America Global Leasing, is seeking a Vice President, Leasing Officer specializing in Commercial Aircraft Marketing to support its U.S. aircraft financing and leasing business. CAG's existing aircraft leasing portfolio includes commercial aircraft operated by top-tier passenger and cargo airlines domiciled in the United States.

The successful candidate will be a key member of the team, responsible for executing CAG's business plan through the origination and execution of operating leases and secured debt products within the commercial aircraft sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Marketing the Bank's aircraft financing and leasing capabilities
• Originating operating lease (sale-leaseback) and secured financing transactions directly with airlines
• Structuring and originating aircraft financing solutions for investors and aircraft lessors
• Managing bank club and syndication partners
• Executing aircraft trading transactions with lessors and tax investors
• Placing aircraft on operating lease following return from prior lessees

• Airline customers
• Aircraft lessors and trading partners
• Banks, financial institutions, and tax investors active in aircraft financing

• Minimum 5+ years of direct, relevant marketing experience within aircraft leasing or equipment financing
• Demonstrated track record of end-to-end transaction origination, negotiation, and execution
• Deep experience in secured debt structuring combined with strong operating lease knowledge
• Proven ability to manage complex transactions across structuring, documentation, and closing
• Willingness and ability to travel as required to support business needs

• Broad understanding of the commercial aircraft leasing market, including market pricing trends, lease rates, and aircraft values
• Experience preparing and leading direct pitches to clients, counterparties, and internal stakeholders
• Strong analytical capability and commercial judgment
• Advanced transaction management skills including drafting letters of intent, leading documentation negotiations, and driving transactions through closing
• Detailed knowledge of operating lease documentation, including market-standard terms, technical considerations, return conditions, and ownership/title issues
• Solid understanding of structuring and pricing senior secured debt on aircraft
• Strong team orientation with excellent interpersonal and relationship-management skills
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience