Aircraft Leasing Practice

Aircraft Leasing

Dublin is home to one of the world’s leading aircraft leasing communities. At Coopman, we have built a specialist practice focused on this unique and highly specialised market — helping organisations across the leasing ecosystem access the people they need.

Why Coopman

Why aircraft leasing firms partner with us.

Aircraft leasing is a relationship-driven industry where expertise, reputation and networks matter. Our team has spent years building connections across the sector, working closely with hiring managers and professionals at every level.

We understand the skills that drive success in aircraft leasing and the challenges organisations face when attracting and retaining talent in a highly competitive market.

Our approach goes beyond recruitment. We actively invest in understanding the market, engaging with industry leaders and producing research that helps businesses make informed talent decisions.

10+

Years serving the leasing community

Global

Reach across Ireland & international markets

End-to-end

Analyst to C-suite mandates delivered

Industry Involvement

Active in the aircraft leasing community — not just adjacent to it.

Truly understanding this market requires more than recruitment expertise alone. It means participating in the conversations, events and initiatives shaping the future of the industry. We collaborate with stakeholders and support initiatives alongside organisations including ISHKA, Airline Economics and PropelHer.
Aircraft Leasing Salary Benchmarking Reports
Aircraft Leasing Benefits Benchmarking Research
Industry roundtables and networking events
Talent market insight reports
Thought leadership and industry commentary
Research on parental leave, employee benefits & talent attraction

Areas We Support

Recruiting across every corner of aviation finance.

Our network enables us to identify and engage both active and passive talent — giving clients access to candidates who may not be visible through traditional channels.
01. Aircraft Acquisition
02. Sales & Marketing (Leasing)
03. Leasing & Commercial Management
04. Technical / Asset Management
05. Finance & Treasury
06. Risk Management
07. Legal & Contract Management
08. Aircraft Trading & Portfolio Management
09. Operations & Lease Administration
10. Corporate Functions (HR, Strategy, etc.)

Market Intelligence

Understanding today's talent market.

The aircraft leasing sector continues to evolve, creating opportunities and challenges for employers. Competition for experienced professionals remains strong, particularly at mid-to-senior levels, while longer notice periods and increasing candidate expectations can make critical hires more difficult to secure.

Organisations are balancing growth plans, succession planning, leadership development and evolving employee expectations around flexibility, benefits and career progression. Through regular dialogue with both employers and candidates, we provide up-to-date market intelligence that supports stronger long-term talent strategies.

Events & Community

Where you'll find us across the industry.

Events & Community

ISHKA Aviation Finance Festival

Industry Media

Airline Economics

Community

PropelHer Initiatives

Coopman-hosted

Industry Roundtables & Networking

Supported Cause

Orbis Charity

Recruitment Solutions

Four ways we partner with aircraft leasing organisations.

Permanent Recruitment

Helping organisations identify and secure high-calibre professionals who will contribute to long-term business success.

Interim & Contract Solutions

Experienced professionals for project delivery, maternity cover, regulatory change programmes and periods of growth.

Executive Search

Senior leadership and strategic appointments delivered through a discreet, targeted and highly consultative search process.

Market Intelligence

Insight on salaries, benefits, talent availability, hiring trends and competitor activity to help you stay ahead of the market.

Recruitment Solutions

Four ways we partner with aircraft leasing organisations.

Permanent Recruitment

Helping organisations identify and secure high-calibre professionals who will contribute to long-term business success.

Interim & Contract Solutions

Experienced professionals for project delivery, maternity cover, regulatory change programmes and periods of growth.

Executive Search

Senior leadership and strategic appointments delivered through a discreet, targeted and highly consultative search process.

Market Intelligence

Insight on salaries, benefits, talent availability, hiring trends and competitor activity to help you stay ahead of the market.

Meet the Team

Speak to our aircraft leasing team.

Whether you’re looking to hire, benchmark your team against the market or discuss future talent requirements, we’d be delighted to help.

Mark Fallon

Director — Aircraft Leasing

Christine Jones

Aircraft Leasing Consultant

Funto Joye

Aircraft Leasing Consultant

Industry Insights & Resources

Research, reports and commentary from Coopman.

Stay informed with the latest aircraft leasing talent market insights, research and industry commentary from our team.

Featured Report

Aircraft Leasing Salary Benchmark Report 2026

Featured Report

Aircraft Leasing Benefits Benchmark Report

Research

Ground Truth: Navigating Parental Leave in Leasing

Latest Insights

Perspectives from the leasing floor.

Aircraft Leasing Talent Market Update

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Hiring Trends Across Aviation Finance

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The Future of Employee Benefits in Aircraft Leasing

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Retaining Talent in a Competitive Market

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Looking for Market Intelligence?

Let's talk salary benchmarking, hiring trends and workforce planning across aircraft leasing.