Head of Aircraft Maintenance Control & Technical Ops

Ryanair - Europe's Favourite Airline; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Discounted travel to destinations

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Death in Service Benefit – Up to 2x of

20 Days Annual Leave – increasing to 、

Up to 5 unpaid leave days

Cycle to Work Scheme

Unrivalled career progression

Job summary

Ryanair in Ireland is seeking a Technical Operations Manager to lead the Maintenance Control and Bridge team, delivering safe, high-quality aircraft maintenance to Ryanair's fleet.

Reporting to the Deputy Director of Maintenance, you will drive industry-leading dispatch reliability, manage AOG downtimes, and ensure compliance with EASA requirements while developing the team and optimizing resources.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in an airline/MRO in a similar/relevant role.
• Management/supervisory experience and advantage.
• Detailed technical knowledge of Boeing 737NG/8200 and Airbus A320.
• Flexible approach with project delivery being a high priority.
• Excellent communication skills, both in-person and by electronic means.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and to manage a team.
• Strong attention to detail in multi-tasking situations and the ability to deliver results to tight timelines.
• Good computer literacy (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
• A relevant technician qualification (B1/B2) or relevant engineering degree.

Responsibilities

• Industry Leading Technical Dispatch Reliability
• Low Deferred Defect Ratio
• Efficient use of manpower resources
• Reduce EU261
• Oversight to lead and develop the Maintenance Control department
• Safe and efficient management of AOG downtimes to minimize EU261 financial impact on the company
• Management and reduction of operationally restrictive defects (Cat 1, Airstairs, APU)
• Ensure that the Ryanair fleet operates in a safe and airworthy condition, in compliance with EASA requirements
• Ensure maintenance control are manned to the correct manpower levels

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

B1/B2 technician qualification or engineering degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Ryanair in Ireland is seeking a Technical Operations Manager to lead the Maintenance Control and Bridge team, delivering safe, high-quality aircraft maintenance to Ryanair's fleet.

Reporting to the Deputy Director of Maintenance, you will drive industry-leading dispatch reliability, manage AOG downtimes, and ensure compliance with EASA requirements while developing the team and optimizing resources.