Vice President - Engine Rental Operations

AerCap; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

AerCap Engines is seeking a highly motivated professional to join AerCap Engines in the role of Vice President of Engine Rental Operations. Reporting to the Head of Portfolio & Rental Operations, the VP will lead placement of short-term spare engine rentals, support GE Aerospace Product Support Pool, and manage portfolio asset categories.

This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports. The ideal candidate will excel in communication, relationship management, and strategic

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in finance, accounting, aeronautical engineering or related business discipline.
• 7 to 10 years' relevant experience in aviation, engine leasing, or aircraft leasing.
• Strong analytical, presentation and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary commercial interface with airlines, OEMs, and industry partners for short-term engine leases.
• Lead cross-functional teams to review and execute rental opportunities and extensions.
• Drive revenue, utilization, and pricing targets across short-term placements.
• Collaborate with Engine Leasing Commercial team to identify and pursue opportunities.
• Maintain strong customer engagement and ensure compliance with processes and approvals.
• Support portfolio planning, market analysis, and reporting frameworks.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship management

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Project management

Education

Degree in finance/accounting/aeronautical engineering or related business

Tools

MS Office

Financial modeling

Job description

Everything we achieve is made possible by our talented people. Fueled by our commitment to excellence and collaborative spirit, we’re shaping the future of aviation for generations to come. But life at AerCap goes beyond the pursuit of excellence. We are proud of our culture which is built on the values of Ambition, Excellence and Respect, and they act as a flight path for our people. Our high-performance work environment is the perfect backdrop to develop into the professional you want to become. Whether you are at the start of your career, or a more seasoned professional, you will have the opportunity to learn from the best people in the industry and be part of the largest aviation leasing company in the world! Sound exciting? We think so!

Job Summary

AerCap is seeking a highly motivated professional to join AerCap Engines in the role of Vice President of Engine Rental Operations. Reporting to the Head of Portfolio & Rental Operations, the Vice President of Engine Rental Operations will play a key role in delivering best-in-class customer support and maintaining strong partnerships with GE Aerospace fleet teams and senior management. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the placement of short-term spare engine rentals, supporting the GE Aerospace Product Support Pool through the placement of short-term leases, and managing specific portfolio asset categories. This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional communication and relationship management skills, a strong results-oriented mindset, and the ability to effectively prioritize and execute across multiple concurrent objectives.

Essential Functions of the Job

• Serve as the primary commercial interface with airlines, GE Aerospace, Shannon Engine Support (SES) and other industry stakeholders, negotiating short-term engine lease agreements, extensions, and associated engine transactions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, OEMs, and key industry partners, fostering long-term collaboration and ensuring a high standard of customer engagement throughout each transaction.
• Lead cross-functional transaction teams to ensure the timely review, approval, and execution of short-term rental opportunities in accordance with established approval authorities and business objectives.
• Drive achievement of revenue, utilization, and pricing targets across all short-term lease placements and contract extensions.
• Partner closely with the Engine Leasing Commercial team to identify, develop, and execute engine placement opportunities that maximize short-term rental activity and portfolio performance.
• Act as the principal liaison with SES, securing transaction approvals and managing the placement of owned and serviced CFM spare engines.
• Contribute to the spare engine investment framework through market analysis, portfolio planning, and the maintenance of regularly updated supply and demand assessments for assigned engine types.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of operational processes, performance metrics, and reporting frameworks to enhance rental pool optimization, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as required to support the objectives of the Engine Portfolio team.

Experience/Education

• Degree qualification, in finance, accounting, aeronautical engineering or related business discipline.
• A minimum of 7 to 10 years' relevant professional experience, within aviation, engine leasing, or aircraft leasing.

Technical/Functional Experience

• Demonstrated experience within the engine leasing, aircraft leasing, or broader aviation industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a proven ability to interpret complex data and make sound commercial decisions.
• Excellent attention to detail, with a focus on accuracy, quality, and risk management.
• Proven ability to prepare and deliver professional presentations and engage effectively with airline customers, OEMs, and senior management stakeholders.
• Knowledge and experience of systems and a strong process and compliance mindset.
• Highly motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic, professional presence, and a results-oriented mindset.
• Proven ability to multitask and work to tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to coordinate and execute multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Adaptable and collaborative team player, capable of working effectively in multicultural and geographically diverse environments.
• Strong commercial awareness, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving business challenges.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism, responsiveness, and customer focus.

Our Values

Ambition

Ambition to us means winning together. We believe it takes bold people to help us shape the future of aviation. At AerCap, ambition means defying our own limits, breaking new ground, and setting higher standards for our business.

We believe in striving for nothing short of greatness. For us, excellence means redefining what is possible, and to constantly work towards outstanding solutions for our customers with unwavering commitment and collaboration.

Respect

We believe in fostering an environment where everyone is welcomed, supported and valued. Respect means treating our people with dignity and honoring their individuality. We strive to create an environment where our people feel included and empowered to do their best work and reach their full potential.

Life at AerCap/What We Offer

• We offer attractive employment packages with a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including generous annual leave policies, health insurance for our employees and immediate dependents, pension/retirement savings plans and an all-employee share scheme.
• You will have the opportunity to learn from the best people in the industry and grow your career with the largest aviation leasing company in the world.
• Our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs provide opportunities for our employees to inspire positive changes in our global communities and to make a positive difference in the communities in which they live through volunteering, fund-raising and other charitable initiatives.

Make AerCap your destination of choice and join us to shape the future of aviation!