Mr. Silva is a Technical Director for AE Industrial Aerospace Leasing and is primarily responsible for technical due diligence, acquisition analysis, transaction execution, lease transitions, and portfolio asset management. Prior to joining AE Industrial in 2026, Mr. Silva served as Technical Director for Gryphon Aviation Leasing, where he was responsible for the technical evaluation and management of aircraft and engine acquisitions, lease transitions, asset remarketing, and portfolio management. Prior to Gryphon Aviation Leasing, Mr. Silva was a Powerplant Manager at Carlyle Aviation Partners, where he focused on engine acquisitions, technical evaluations, and engine portfolio management.