About
Robert B. Nichols co-founded AerSale Corp. with Mr. Finazzo in 2008 and has served on the Board since December 2020. He served as Vice Chairman from January 2019 and as Division President, Asset Management Solutions from December 2019 until his retirement on December 31, 2023, and was previously a Principal (2017-2019) and Chief Operating Officer (2008-2017) of the company. Prior to AerSale he was Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of AeroTurbine, Inc. and held engine sales and leasing roles at AeroThrust and Greenwich Air Services. He graduated from the University of Texas with a B.S. in business administration and accounting.
Roles
AerSale Corp.
Director · Current role
2020–present
AerSale Corp.
Vice Chairman · January 2019 until retirement December 31, 2023
2019-2023
AerSale Corp.
Division President, Asset Management Solutions · December 2019 until retirement December 31, 2023
2019-2023
AerSale Corp.
Chief Operating Officer
2008-2017
AeroTurbine, Inc.
Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer
1997-2008
AeroThrust, Inc.
Vice President of Engine Sales and Leasing
1990-1997
Greenwich Air Services
Director of Engine Sales and Leasing
1989-1990
Aviall
JT8D and CFM56-3 maintenance administration
1982
Braniff Airways
Manager of Powerplant
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Director Compensation
FY FY2025
Fees earned or paid in cash
$75,000