Line Station Engineer (UK)

Ryanair; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryanair seeks an experienced UK Outstations Engineer based at Stansted to lead Ryanair's UK Engineering Line Stations. You will manage maintenance, incidents and third-party liaison within a fast-changing environment.

The role requires an Aeronautical Engineering background, a valid EASA Part-66 license, and strong leadership for remote team oversight. Boeing endorsements and driving license are desirable.

Qualifications

• Aircraft Line Maintenance experience is essential.
• EASA Part-66 license and recency preferred.
• Aeronautical engineering background required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Ryanair's UK Engineering Line Stations.
• Oversee routine maintenance, incidents/AOGs, and third-party liaison.
• Manpower planning, recruitment, and staff performance management.
• Ensure spares, equipment availability, invoicing and supplier contracts.
• Conduct base visits and ensure UK CAA/EASA compliance.

Skills

Aircraft Line Maintenance

Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Staff Management

Project Planning

Excellent Communication

Education

Aeronautical Engineering

EASA Part-66 License (B1/B2)

Driver's License

Tools

AMOS Experience

Job description

DescriptionJob DescriptionAircraft Engineering Service 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. 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

Reporting directly to the UK General Manager and the Technical Operations Manager the successful candidate, who will work on a 4 on 4 off day shift rotation will be responsible for the leadership and management of Ryanair's Engineering Line Stations in the UK. Duties will include, but not be limited to:

• 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 , 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

We are looking for a motivated self-starter with managerial experience who is ready, willing and able to manage technical teams in a diverse and fast-changing environment. The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate:

• 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.

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