SMS – Safety Engineer – PAML

Ryanair Engineering – Delivered by PAM GmbH; Prestwick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryanair Engineering – Delivered by PAM GmbH, located in Prestwick, Scotland, is seeking a Safety Engineer to ensure compliance with aviation safety regulations and support safety initiatives across the Ryanair group.

The ideal candidate will hold a relevant technical degree and have experience in aviation safety standards. Responsibilities include managing safety reporting schemes, conducting investigations, and training personnel. This position entails at least 15% travel within the Ryanair group.

Qualifications

• Relevant engineering or technical degree, or aircraft technician or other maintenance engineering related qualification.
• Practical experience applying aviation safety standards and safe operating practices.
• Very good command of written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Manage the safety and information security reporting scheme.
• Perform investigation follow‑up actions and coordinate airworthiness occurrences.
• Conduct safety training and ensure it meets acceptable standards.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Knowledge of EASA and UKCAA regulations

Root-cause analysis methodologies

Continuous improvement techniques

Education

Relevant engineering or technical degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Description

Prestwick Aircraft Maintenance (PAM) is a subsidiary of Ryanair that provides base maintenance services exclusively to the Ryanair Airline group across Europe. PAM employs a Safety Engineer at its Prestwick site in Scotland who reports directly to the PAM Safety Manager and is responsible for ensuring compliance with EASA/UK CAA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the safety and information security reporting scheme, including the occurrence reporting system.
• Perform investigation follow‑up actions and coordinate airworthiness occurrences, information security incidents, and identified vulnerabilities.
• Support communication with authorities on safety issues and provide safety improvement suggestions to the Safety Manager.
• Facilitate hazard identification, risk assessments, and management within the PAM group and external forums.
• Monitor implementation of risk mitigation actions listed in the safety action plan.
• Gather and develop safety information for Safety Review Boards, Safety Actions Group meetings, and other safety‑related meetings.
• Conduct safety training, ensure training meets acceptable standards, and provide recurrent training programmes from security incidents.
• Report mandatory occurrences to applicable authority reporting systems.
• Record and analyse Safety Performance Indicators (SPI) and Safety Performance Targets (SPT).
• Ensure safety macro‑plan items are performed and closed on time.
• Interface with Compliance Monitoring and Technical Standards functions to support organizational safety objectives.
• Investigate occurrence reports in line with “Just Culture” and ensure confidentiality.
• Attend safety department meetings, prepare reports for the Safety Manager, and record hours in the department system.
• Prepare safety data for site‑specific meetings.
• Develop material for safety communication channels such as HMTV, CT, monthly newsletters, etc.

Qualifications

• Relevant engineering or technical degree, or aircraft technician or other maintenance engineering related qualification.
• Practical experience applying aviation safety standards and safe operating practices.
• Basic knowledge of EASA and UKCAA regulations (preferred).
• Knowledge of industry Safety Management System requirements (preferred).
• Knowledge of root‑cause analysis methodologies, including planning, conducting and reporting.
• Confident and effective interpersonal communication skills with engineering staff.
• Excellent communication skills, highly self‑motivated and proactive, with willingness to take initiative.
• Ability to work independently and take responsibility.
• Flexible work approach to match operational requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfortable learning new systems.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement tools/techniques.
• Valid passport with unrestricted right to travel in the UK/European Union and a valid driver’s licence.
• Very good command of written and spoken English.
• Preferably a security clearance to enter aviation security areas.
• Position includes at least 15% travel across Ryanair group companies on demand.

Contact

• Email: [e-mail], [e-mail], [e-mail] (subject: PAM Safety Engineer)