Line Station Engineer — Stansted (Aviation Ops Lead)

Ryanair; Ightham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryanair operates with AES Ltd for UK outstation support and is seeking an experienced UK Outstations Engineer based at Stansted Airport. The role demands strong leadership, maintenance expertise and close liaison with Ryanair across a fast-changing operational environment.

The appointed candidate will oversee routine maintenance, outages, spares, budgeting and contracts, while mentoring engineering staff and ensuring UK CAA/EASA compliance.

Qualifications

• Aircraft Line Maintenance experience required.
• EASA Part-66 B1/B2 license desirable.
• Boeing 737-NG and 737-Max endorsements desirable.
• Unrestricted right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Management of Routine Maintenance, Aircraft Incidents/AOGs and Third-Party Liaison.
• Manpower planning, recruitment, retention and staff performance management.
• Ensuring spares and equipment are available at each location.
• Budgeting, invoicing and contract management with external suppliers.
• Conducting base visits, ensuring staff welfare and regulatory compliance (UK CAA and EASA).
• Supervisions and mentoring of Engineers, Aircraft Mechanics and Apprentices.
• Investigating Maintenance Delays, Engineering Safety Reports and Non-Compliances, implementing prevention strategies.

Skills

Aircraft Line Maintenance

Leadership

Communication

Time Management

Education

Aeronautical Engineering degree

Tools

AMOS

Job description

Ryanair operates with AES Ltd for UK outstation support and is seeking an experienced UK Outstations Engineer based at Stansted Airport. The role demands strong leadership, maintenance expertise and close liaison with Ryanair across a fast-changing operational environment.

The appointed candidate will oversee routine maintenance, outages, spares, budgeting and contracts, while mentoring engineering staff and ensuring UK CAA/EASA compliance.