Engineering Station Manager – Stansted

Ryanair - Europe's Favourite Airline; Essex; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading airline as an Engineering Station Manager at London Stansted Airport. This high-profile role involves overseeing a large team in a fast-paced environment, ensuring safety and performance across maintenance operations. With a growth plan to expand, Ryanair offers exceptional career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Career progression and development opportunities

Dynamic working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an aviation maintenance leadership role.
• Extensive knowledge of EASA/UK CAA Part-145 regulations.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of over 200 Engineers and Mechanics.
• Ensure safety, reliability, and performance in maintenance operations.
• Adapt to rapidly changing priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Management

Organizational Skills

Education

Aircraft Maintenance License (B1/B2)

Job description

Description

About The Role

AES (Aircraft Engineering Services Ltd) working in cooperation with our client Ryanair are inviting applications for an Engineering Station Manager to lead our largest and busiest engineering base at London Stansted Airport. This is a high-profile role with strategic and operational responsibility for a team of over 200 Engineers and Mechanics, supporting a fleet of 60 night-stopping aircraft in a fast-paced, 24/7 maintenance environment.

As the Engineering Station Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of safety, reliability, and performance across all maintenance operations. This is a challenging and dynamic leadership role that requires strong organisational skills, people management experience, and a solid background in aircraft maintenance and engineering.

With a current fleet of 615+ aircraft and a growth plan to expand to 800 a/c within the next 10 years, including the introduction of 300 new Boeing 737-MAX 10 a/c, Ryanair offer exceptional career opportunities and progression within the industry

Requirements

• Proven experience in an aviation maintenance leadership role (e.g., Station Manager, Base Maintenance Manager, or similar).
• Extensive knowledge of EASA/UK CAA Part-145 regulations and aircraft maintenance practices.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience managing large teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
• Flexible, hands-on approach to leadership.
• Aircraft Maintenance License (B1/B2) is desirable but not essential.
  
  

Benefits

What We Offer:

• A key leadership role in one of Europe’s most successful airlines.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Fast-paced, dynamic, and rewarding working environment.
• Career progression and development opportunities within Ryanair’s Engineering network.
  
  

Ready to take the next step in your engineering leadership career?

Apply today and join Ryanair at the heart of its engineering operations at Stansted Airport.

Competencies