Duty Operations Manager

Ryanair Ltd.; Uttlesford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline seeks a Duty Operations Manager for its team at Stansted Airport, tasked with ensuring efficient management of engineering operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong managerial skills, technical knowledge in the aviation sector, and be able to lead teams in maintaining high safety and productivity standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in aviation or engineering sector desired.
• Must have full computer literacy (Microsoft Office).
• Unrestricted right-to-work in the UK and a valid Full-UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and mechanics.
• Ensure compliance with EASA/UK CAA regulations.
• Oversee maintenance activities and manage rostering.

Skills

Time Management

Organisational Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Abilities

Tools

AMOS Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ryanair Engineering delivered by Aircraft Engineering Services Ltd are currently recruiting a Duty Operations Manager to join our highly skilled team at Stansted Airport working a 2D2N4O rotating shift pattern.

Reporting directly to the Stansted Station Manager, the successful candidate will partner closely with the Engineering Shift Leader to ensure the efficient and effective management of the engineering operation. We are looking for a motivated self-starter with managerial experience who is highly organised and able to lead technical teams in a diverse and fast-changing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and develop a large multi-disciplinary team of engineers and mechanics.
• Oversee the safe and efficient execution of all maintenance activity at the station, including Line Maintenance, AOG recovery, and night-stop operations for 50+ a/c.
• Ensure full compliance with EASA/UK CAA regulations, as well as Ryanair’s internal policies and procedures.
• Drive high standards of safety, quality, and productivity across all engineering activities.
• Manage rostering, resource planning, and shift coverage to support operational needs.
• Act as the primary point of contact for engineering operations at Stansted, including liaison with flight operations, ground services, and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Requirements:

• Excellent time management, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities and effectively communicate progress to Senior Management.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Full computer literacy with experience of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet Explorer).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Experience using AMOS Software (Desirable).
• Flexible, hands-on approach to leadership.
• Previous experience within the Aviation or Engineering sector is desirable.

Applicants must have unrestricted right-to-work in the UK and hold a valid Full-UK Driving Licence.

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 330 new Boeing 737-MAX 10 a/c, Ryanair offer exceptional career opportunities and progression within the industry.