Outstations Manager – UK South

Ryanair Ltd.; Bentfield; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Dynamic environment

Career progression

Job summary

Ryanair Ltd. is seeking an Outstation Manager to be based at Stansted Airport, leading Ryanair's engineering line stations across the South of the UK.

The role requires operational leadership, strong people management, and a proactive approach to safety, reliability and performance in maintenance operations. The position reports to the UK Outstation Manager and involves regular visits to UK Line Stations, managing maintenance, incidents and AOGs, and ensuring regulatory compliance with CAA/EASA

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an operations management role within aviation.
• Strong team management skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
• Full computer literacy with MS Office.
• Knowledge of UK CAA and EASA Part 145 is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Management of Routine Maintenance, Aircraft Incidents & AOG's.
• Manpower planning, recruitment, employee engagement and staff performance management.
• Ensuring spares, tooling and facilities are available at each location.
• Conducting regular visits to Line Stations across the UK, ensuring staff welfare and regulatory compliance.
• Investigating maintenance delays, Engineering Safety Reports and Non-Compliances & implementing corrective actions.

Skills

Operations management

Team management

Communication skills

Adaptability

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Outstation Manager - UK South

About The Role

AES (Aircraft Engineering Services Ltd) working in cooperation with our client Ryanair are inviting applications for an Outstation Manager to be based at Stansted Airport, working in cooperation with our client Ryanair, Europe's largest airline. Ryanair is a fast-paced and dynamic airline known for its exceptional career opportunities and industry-leading growth. With our fleet of 600+ aircraft, including the new Boeing 737-8200 'Gamechanger' and 300 Boeing 737 MAX 10 on order, this is an excellent time to join our team, advance your career and join Europe's leading airline. The successful candidate will be an operationally focused, highly adaptable, and a proven leader, who is able to demonstrate a flexible working attitude in a fast-changing environment. As the Station Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of safety, reliability, and performance across all maintenance operations. This is a challenging and dynamic leadership role that requires strong organisational skills, people management experience, and a solid background in aircraft maintenance and engineering.

Reporting to the UK Outstation Manager, the successful candidate will support in the leadership and management of Ryanair's Engineering Line Stations across the South of the UK.

• Management of Routine Maintenance, Aircraft Incidents & AOG's.


• Manpower planning, recruitment, employee engagement and staff performance management.


• Ensuring appropriate spares, tooling and facilities are available at each location.


• Conducting regular visits to Line Stations across the UK, ensuring staff welfare and regulatory compliance.


• Investigating Maintenance Delays, Engineering Safety Reports and Non-Compliances & implementing strategies to prevent recurrence.

This is a Monday-Friday role based at Stansted Airport, with travel across the UK Outstations.

Requirements

• Proven experience in an operations management role (e.g., Engineering Manager, Maintenance Manager, Operations Manager or similar).


• Strong team management skills, with experience managing teams in a fast-paced environment.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.


• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.


• Flexible, hands-on approach to leadership.


• Full computer literacy with experience of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet Explorer).


• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.


• Knowledge of UK CAA and EASA Part 145 is an advantage but not essential.

What We Offer

• A key leadership role in one of Europe's most successful airlines.


• Competitive salary and benefits package.


• Fast-paced, dynamic, and rewarding working environment.


• Career progression and development opportunities within Ryanair's Engineering network.