Engineering Operations Manager – Stansted

Ryanair - Europe's Favourite Airline; Stansted Mountfitchet; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading European airline is seeking an Engineering Operations Manager to oversee its UK Engineering Outstations. The role requires strong leadership and organizational skills, with responsibilities including routine maintenance management and team performance oversight. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record in leading technical teams and excellent communication abilities. The position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and pension

Collaborative working environment

Career development opportunities

Innovative work culture

Qualifications

• Motivated self-starter with managerial experience.
• Proven leadership experience with diverse teams.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Ryanair's UK Engineering Outstations.
• Oversee routine maintenance and performance management.
• Manage budgets and negotiate contracts with suppliers.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Engineering Operations Manager

Aircraft Engineering Services (AES Ltd) are inviting applications for an Engineering Operations Manager to be based at Stansted Airport (STN), working in cooperation with our client Ryanair, Europe’s largest airline.

Ryanair is a fast-paced and dynamic airline known for its exceptional career opportunities and industry‑leading growth. With our fleet of 600+ aircraft, including the new Boeing 737‑8200 ‘Gamechanger’ and 300 Boeing 737 MAX 10 on order, this is an excellent time to join our team, advance your career and join Europe’s leading airline.

The successful candidate will be an operationally focused, highly adaptable and proven leader, who is able to demonstrate a flexible working attitude in a fast‑changing environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the UK General Manager as part of the UK Management Team, the successful candidate will be responsible for the leadership and management of Ryanair’s 11 UK Engineering Outstations and a team of 150+ Engineers and Supervisors. Daily duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Management of Routine Maintenance, Aircraft Incidents/AOG’s and Third Party Liaison.
• Manpower planning, recruitment and staff performance management.
• Ensuring appropriate spares, tooling and facilities are available at each location.
• Budgeting, invoicing and negotiation/management of contracts with external suppliers/companies.
• Conducting regular visits to Line Stations across the UK, ensuring staff welfare and regulatory compliance.
• Investigating Maintenance Delays, Engineering Safety Reports and Non‑Compliances, implementing strategies to prevent recurrence.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

We Are Looking For a Motivated Self‑starter With Managerial Experience Who Is Ready, Willing And Able To Manage Technical Teams In a Diverse And Fast‑changing Environment. The Successful Candidate Should Be Able To Demonstrate

• Excellent time management, with the ability to balance multiple competing priorities and effectively communicate progress and/or issues to Senior Management.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proven leadership experience, capable of remotely managing diverse teams.
• Previous experience in Aviation or Engineering is advantageous, but not essential.
• Full computer literacy with experience of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet Explorer).
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Applicants must have unrestricted right‑to‑work in the UK, hold a valid Full‑UK Driving Licence and be willing to travel and work within the UK.

Benefits

Why Ryanair?

• Competitive salary and pension.
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment which values individual excellence and teamwork.
• Play a critical role in shaping and elevating the company’s engineering practices.
• Career development and growth opportunities.