UK Outstations Engineer – Flexible Location

Ryanair - Europe's Favourite Airline; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AES Ltd, in partnership with Ryanair, is seeking a UK Outstations Engineer based at Stansted, Birmingham or Manchester Airport.

You will lead Ryanair’s UK Engineering Line Stations on a 4 on 4 off day rotation, directing maintenance, compliance with UK CAA and EASA, and coordinating with UK General Manager.

The role requires leadership of technical teams, extensive aviation experience and a proactive, hands-on approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in aircraft line maintenance and leadership roles within aviation.
• Licensing and endorsements for B1/B2 and Boeing types as applicable.
• Strong communication, planning and regulatory knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Ryanair’s UK Engineering Line Stations.
• Oversee routine maintenance, incidents/AOG and third‑party liaison.
• Plan manpower, recruit, retain and assess staff performance.
• Ensure spares and equipment availability at each location.
• Budget, invoice and manage external supplier contracts.
• Ensure regulatory compliance (UK CAA and EASA) and staff welfare.

Skills

Aircraft Line Maintenance

EASA Part-66 B1/B2

Boeing 737-NG Endorsement

Boeing 737-Max Endorsement

Leadership

Remote team management

Time management

Organisational skills

Aviation experience

IT literacy

Tools

AMOS

Job description

Job Description

Description

Job Description

Aircraft Engineering Service (AES Ltd) are inviting applications for a UK Outstations Engineer to be based in Stansted, Birmingham or Manchester 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.

• 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

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!

Benefits

Competencies