Operations Manager - Engine Rentals

Aer Cap is seeking a highly motivated professional to join Aer Cap Engines in the role of Manager of Engine Rental Operations. Reporting directly to the Head of Portfolio & Rental Operations, the successful candidate will have responsibility for leading the placement of short-term rentals for spare engines in our portfolio, leading the placement of short-term leases to support the GE Aerospace product support pool, and management of specific portfolio asset types.

This role has no direct reports. The Manager of Engine Rental Operations must have excellent communication skills, a strong sense of urgency and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously.

• Interface with Airlines, GE Aerospace, MRO management and other industry players to negotiate short term leases and extensions related to spare engines and associated equipment.
• Lead cross-functional deal teams to ensure timely approval and placement of Short-Term rentals in line with approval parameters.
• Ensure pricing and rental targets are achieved for all short-term leases and extensions.
• Co-ordinate engine placement opportunities in conjunction with the Engine Leasing commercial team to secure short-term rentals.
• Co-ordinate with Technical Powerplant and Deliveries teams for engine deliveries/redeliveries and drive resolution of any commercial issues.
• Primary interface with SES for deal approval and placement of owned and serviced CFM spare engines.
• Participate in the spare engine investment framework and maintain a periodically updated engine supply/demand analysis for an assigned engine type/s supporting pricing strategy.
• Participate in development of processes and establishing metrics to drive rental pool optimization and customer satisfaction.
• Customer and OEM engagement and relationship building throughout the course of each transaction.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Degree qualification, in finance, accounting, aeronautical engineering or related business discipline.
• 3
  -5 years of experience preferred

• Experience in the engine leasing industry.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail and accuracy.
• Adept at presentation skills and interfacing with airline and senior management.
• Knowledge and experience of systems and a strong process and compliance mindset.
• Self-motivated with a high level of professionalism, energy and commitment and a strong sense of urgency.
• Proven ability to multitask and work to tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
• Well organized, diligent, and able to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills(verbal and written).
• Experience of MS Office applications, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Adaptable to multicultural diverse working environments.

Ambition to us means winning together. We believe it takes bold people to help us shape the future of aviation. At Aer Cap, 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.

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.

• 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 change 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 Aer Cap your destination of choice and join us to shape the future of aviation!