Trainee Aircraft Mechanic – PAML

Ryanair Ltd.; Prestwick; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An aircraft maintenance provider in Scotland is seeking Trainee Aircraft Mechanics for a 12-week training program. This opportunity provides essential skills for pursuing a career as a licensed Aircraft Engineer, with potential earnings of up to £86k per year. Candidates are expected to work shifts and adhere to health and safety regulations in a fast-changing environment.

Qualifications

• Previous aircraft maintenance experience is desirable, but not essential.
• Background in engineering/maintenance is essential.
• Must provide a clean Disclosure Scotland to work at UK Airports.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance tasks as required with minimal supervision.
• Maintain high standards in all work tasks.
• Complete appropriate documentation.
• Comply with company procedures and regulations.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.

Skills

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Excellent spoken and written English

Ability to work shifts

Flexibility in a fast-changing environment

Education

HNC / HND or equivalent qualification in engineering / mechanical

Job description

Prestwick Aircraft Maintenance Ltd (PAML) is one of six heavy aircraft maintenance providers for our client Ryanair, carrying out maintenance on Ryanair’s entire fleet of New Generation Boeing 737-800 series aircraft, at our Hangar facility located at Prestwick International Airport, Ayrshire, Scotland.

Ryanair is Europe’s favourite low fares airline, operating more than 3,300 daily flights from over 90 bases, connecting 230 destinations in over 37 countries and operating a fleet of over 570 Boeing 737 aircraft.

As part of our continuous growth plan, we are seeking to recruit Trainee Aircraft Mechanics for our 12-week training program with intakes throughout 2025.

The Trainee Aircraft mechanic programme is open to all. It provides candidates with the opportunity to upskill and pursue a career as a licensed Aircraft Engineer earning up to £86k per year.

Duties will include, but not limited to:

• Responsible for carrying out maintenance tasks as required and allocated with minimal supervision
• Maintain a high standard of work in all tasks
• Complete the appropriate documentation
• Comply with all company procedures, policies, regulations and MOE
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment
• Ensure the company Health and Safety policy is adhered to
• Any other tasks as directed by Supervisor / Manager

Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and its general nature. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and should not be assumed as such. This job description can be amended and varied from time to time at management’s discretion, without prior notice.

Requirements

• Previous aircraft maintenance experience is desirable, however not essential.
• HNC / HND or equivalent qualification in engineering / mechanical is essential.
• Background in engineering/maintenance is essential.
• Exhibit a positive attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Excellent spoken and written English is essential.
• Must be willing to work shifts (including nights).
• Flexible approach to working in a fast-changing environment.
• Successful candidate must provide a clean Disclosure Scotland to work at UK Airports.

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