Engineering Shift Leader – Stansted

Ryanair Ltd.; Uttlesford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline company seeks an Engineering Shift Leader to oversee operations at London Stansted Airport. The role involves managing a large engineering team, ensuring safety and compliance, and supervising aircraft maintenance. Applicants must have significant aircraft line maintenance experience and hold relevant licenses. Excellent communication and IT skills are essential. This hands-on position offers a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to advance within a major airline.

Qualifications

• Must hold EASA/UK CAA Part-66 B1 or B2 License.
• 5+ years of Aircraft Line Maintenance experience required.
• Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage an Engineering Shift of ~70 personnel.
• Oversee routine servicing and defect rectification.
• Ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

Skills

Aircraft Line Maintenance experience

Excellent communication skills

Good IT Literacy

Education

EASA or UK CAA Part-66 B1 or B2 License

Tools

AMOS

Job description

AES (Aircraft Engineering Services Ltd) are inviting applications for our Engineering Shift Leader vacancy.

The role will be based at London Stansted Airport (STN) on a 2D2N rotation working in cooperation with our client Ryanair, Europe’s largest airline. With over 600 aircraft, including the introduction of the Boeing 737-8200 “Gamechanger” and 300 Boeing 737 MAX 10 on order, Ryanair offer exceptional career opportunities and progression within the industry.

The successful candidate will be a self-motivated individual who has been working previously as a senior B1 or B2 Line Maintenance Engineer, who is able to supervise personnel and demonstrate a flexible working attitude in a fast-changing environment.

Duties – The successful candidate will report to the STN Station Manager and be responsible for:

• Leadership and Management of an Engineering Shift, consisting of ~70 CRS, Mechanics and Trainees.
• Routine servicing and defect rectification of Ryanair’s 737-800, 737-8200, A320 and Learjet 45 Fleet.
• Aircraft on Ground (AOG) recovery across Ryanair’s European Line Stations.
• Maintaining a safe and compliant working environment, adhering to all company procedures, policies and regulations.
• Supervision and mentoring of Engineers, Aircraft Mechanics and Trainees.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• Aircraft Line Maintenance experience (Essential).
• EASA or UK CAA* Part-66 B1 or B2 License holder (Essential):
  • Boeing 737-NG Type Endorsement & Recency (Essential).
  • Boeing 737-Max Type Endorsement (Desirable).
  • Airbus A320 Type Endorsement (Desirable)
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written (Essential).
• Good IT Literacy (Essential), with AMOS Experience (Desirable).

All applicants must have unrestricted right to work and travel in the UK and hold a Full UK Driving License.

If you are a B1 or B2 Licensed Engineer and feel that you can deliver in this exciting hands-on role with Ryanair, then we want to hear from you!

* UK CAA Licences are accepted; however, the applicant must be able to demonstrate 5 Years Maintenance Experience and have completed, or able to complete EASA Module 9 (Human Factors) & Module 10 (Aviation Legislation).