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Work with CFO and FP&A team to manage working capital from a treasury perspective in a parts inventory, MRO and aircraft leasing environment, ensuring sufficient liquidity to support trading activity ...

Work with CFO and FP&A team to manage working capital from a treasury perspective in a parts inventory, MRO and aircraft leasing environment, ensuring sufficient liquidity to support trading activity ...

Painter

Great Falls, MT · On-site

$21.25 - $27/hr

Aircraft Leasing, Airline Operations, Avionics, Component Repairs, Engineering, MRO, Paint and Spares. Avmax's engineering division is a Transport Canada authorized Design Approval Organization (DAO)

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How much do aircraft leasing jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for aircraft leasing in the United States is $18.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Aircraft Leasing job?

An Aircraft Leasing job involves managing the leasing of aircraft between lessors (companies that own aircraft) and lessees (airlines or operators). Professionals in this field handle contract negotiations, aircraft acquisitions, financing, and asset management. They work closely with airlines, financial institutions, and legal teams to structure leasing agreements that maximize profitability and efficiency. Roles in this sector include marketing, technical oversight, and financial analysis. It is a dynamic career that requires knowledge of aviation, finance, and legal regulations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Aircraft Leasing position, and why are they important?

To excel in Aircraft Leasing, you need strong financial analysis skills, knowledge of aviation industry regulations, contract negotiation expertise, and typically a degree in finance, business, or a related field. Familiarity with lease management systems, aviation market databases, and understanding of technical records or asset valuation tools is valuable. Outstanding relationship-building, communication, and problem-solving abilities are crucial for managing clients and complex deals. These competencies enable successful deal closures, risk mitigation, and long-term partnership development in a competitive, detail-intensive market.

What does a typical day look like for someone working in Aircraft Leasing?

A typical day in Aircraft Leasing involves negotiating lease agreements with airlines or operators, analyzing market trends, and managing client accounts. Professionals often communicate with airlines, lenders, legal teams, and technical experts to ensure smooth transactions from proposal to delivery. The role requires balancing multiple deals at once while coordinating asset inspections, reviewing contracts, and troubleshooting potential issues. Daily responsibilities are both analytical and relationship-driven, making it ideal for those who enjoy a blend of financial analysis and client interaction.
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Senior Associate or Counsel

Senior Associate or Counsel

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

New York, NY • On-site

Full-time

Posted 28 days ago


Job description

New York, New York
Job Description
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP has an immediate opening for a Senior Associate/Counsel to join its New York Finance practice section, with a focus on aviation-related transactions. Pillsbury's aircraft finance lawyers represent major banks, leasing companies, airlines, investors, traders and manufacturers in a wide range of aviation transactions, including financing (lending and capital markets transactions), leasing, trading, restructuring and enforcement of aviation and related assets and establishing joint ventures and other aircraft leasing platforms.
Candidates must:
  • Be familiar with secured, unsecured and guaranteed financing transactions, the rules relating to security interests under Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code and the Cape Town Convention;
  • Have experience managing and closing $100+ million financing transactions;
  • Have experience drafting and negotiating credit agreements, indentures, leases, purchase agreements and related documentation;
  • Be able to advise clients on the interpretation of such documents, orally and in writing; and
  • Understand the aviation finance and leasing industry and corporate matters related to such transactions.

Experience with export credit agency supported financing and capital markets transactions would be helpful, but not a prerequisite. The successful candidate will have large law firm experience that includes working with multiple internal and external clients and managing multiple matters simultaneously.
Candidate should have a strong academic background along with exceptional drafting, negotiating and organizational skills. In addition, the candidate will enjoy being part of a cohesive team while working independently. Candidate must be admitted to and a member in good standing of the New York bar.
New York Pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on skillset and experience, is $390,000 - $435,000.
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please contact us at PillsburyWorkday@pillsburylaw.com.