Lead Line Maintenance Engineer – UK Outstations (4-on/4-off)

Ryanair; Ightham; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryanair, in collaboration with AES Ltd, seeks a UK Outstations Engineer based at Stansted to lead Ryanair’s UK Engineering Line Stations. The role involves managing routine maintenance, incidents and third-party liaison while coordinating staffing, spares, and budgets.

You will ensure UK CAA and EASA compliance, supervise engineers and apprentices, and drive improvements to reduce delays and non-compliances. This is a day-shift, 4 on/4 off rotation with remote team leadership responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Aircraft Line Maintenance experience is essential.
• EASA Part-66 B1/B2 license and recency are desirable.
• Boeing 737-NG/Max type endorsement desirable (courses available).
• Excellent time management and ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to lead remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead Ryanair's UK Engineering Line Stations.
• Manage Routine Maintenance, Incidents/AOG and third-party liaison.
• Oversee manpower planning, recruitment and staff performance.
• Ensure spares and equipment availability at locations.
• Budgeting, invoicing and contract management with suppliers.
• Ensure regulatory compliance (UK CAA and EASA) and conduct base visits.
• Supervise engineers, mechanics and apprentices.
• Investigate delays and non-compliances and implement preventive actions.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Aviation knowledge

Education

Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

AMOS

Job description

Ryanair, in collaboration with AES Ltd, seeks a UK Outstations Engineer based at Stansted to lead Ryanair’s UK Engineering Line Stations. The role involves managing routine maintenance, incidents and third-party liaison while coordinating staffing, spares, and budgets.

You will ensure UK CAA and EASA compliance, supervise engineers and apprentices, and drive improvements to reduce delays and non-compliances. This is a day-shift, 4 on/4 off rotation with remote team leadership responsibilities.