Engineering Manager – Stansted

Ryanair Ltd.; Mill End; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading European airline is seeking a Station Manager at London Stansted Airport. This high-profile leadership role involves overseeing a team of over 200 Engineers and Mechanics, ensuring safety and reliability in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience and strong team management skills. The position offers competitive salary and benefits along with excellent career development opportunities within the airline’s engineering network.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Dynamic working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership role within aviation.
• Strong leadership and team management experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the highest standards of safety and reliability in maintenance operations.
• Lead and manage a team of over 200 Engineers and Mechanics.
• Adapt to rapidly changing priorities in a dynamic environment.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Interpersonal abilities

Pressure management

Job description

Overview

AES (Aircraft Engineering Services Ltd) working in cooperation with our client Ryanair are inviting applications for a 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 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 a leadership role (e.g., Engineering Manager, Maintenance Manager, Operations Manager or similar).
• 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.
• Knowedge of Aviation Processes is an advantage but not essential

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.