Line Station Engineer (UK)

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

DescriptionJob DescriptionAircraft Engineering Service (AES Ltd) are inviting applications for a UK Outstations Engineer to be based in Stansted Airport working in cooperation with our client Ryanair, Europe’s largest airline.
Please make sure you read the following details carefully before making any applications.
With a fleet of 600+ aircraft, state of the art facilities and excellent training provisions, Ryanair offer exceptional career oppotunities and progression within the industry.
The successful candidate will be an operationally focused, highly adaptable and proven leader, who is able to demonstrate a flexiable working attitude in fast-changing environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Management of Routine Maintenance, Aircraft Incidents/AOG’s and Third-Party Liaison.
• Manpower planning, recruitment, retention and staff performance management.
• Ensuring appropriate spares and equipment are available at each location.
• Budgeting, invoicing and negotiation/management of contracts with external suppliers/companies.
• Conducting regular base visits, ensuring staff welfare and regulatory (UK CAA and EASA) compliances.
• Supervisions and mentoring of Engineer, Aircraft Mechanics and Apprentices.
• Investigating Maintenance Delays, Engineering Safety Reports and Non- Compliances, implementing strategies to prevent recurrence.

Requirements

• Aircraft Line Maintenance experience (Essential).
• EASA Part-66 B1/B2 License holder & Recency (Desirable).
• Boeing 737-NG Type Endorsement (Desirable – Type Courses Available).
• Boeing 737-Max Type Endorsement (Desirable – Type Courses Available).
• 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.
• Proven leadership experience, capable of remotely managing diverse teams.
• Aeronautical Engineering background required.
• Previous experience in Aviation or Engineering.
• Good IT Literacy (Essential), with AMOS Experience (Desirable).
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Applicants must have unrestricted right to work in the UK and hold a valid UK Driving License.

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