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Willis Lease Finance Corporation · 1 day ago

Deputy Chief Commercial Officer, Americas

Coconut Creek, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) is seeking a Deputy Chief Commercial Officer for the Americas, who will serve as a key strategic partner to the SVP & CCO. This role involves providing leadership and operational oversight across WLFC’s leasing activities in North America and Latin America, ensuring alignment between global objectives and local market dynamics.

Asset ManagementConsultingFinancial ServicesLeasing

Comp. & Benefits

Hiring Manager

Kindale Bridges Pereira, MBA

Responsibilities

Partner with the SVP & CCO to define and implement operational strategies that support WLFC’s growth objectives in North America and Latin America, including services across WLFC’s platform of aftermarket business units and consultants

Provide leadership and oversight for regional leasing operations, ensuring adherence to global standards while addressing local market requirements

Drive operational performance through rigorous KPI management, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives

Support complex lease negotiations, portfolio management, and strategic transactions to maximize asset value and profitability

Collaborate with commercial, technical, and legal teams to ensure timely and efficient execution of transactions

Act as a senior delegate for the CCO during absences, representing WLFC in high-level internal and external engagements

Support commercial activities in the Asia Pacific and EMEA regions as required

Foster cross-regional collaboration to ensure consistency, scalability, and best practices across operational teams

Qualification

Aviation leasingAsset managementOperational risk managementCross-border team managementComplex transaction executionStrategic thinkingLeadershipCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's or Masters degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Aviation, or related discipline

Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in aviation leasing, asset management, or operations. Experience working for an OEM, lessor, airlines, and/or MRO would be a plus

Deep understanding of aircraft and engine leasing, regulatory frameworks, and operational risk management across multiple regions

Proven track record in managing cross-border teams and executing complex, high-value transactions

Exceptional strategic thinking, leadership, and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels