Head of Contracted Line Maintenance & Real-Time Ops

Ryanair Group Holdings; Swords; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted travel

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme –

Death in Service Benefit

20 Days Annual Leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Unrivalled career progression

Job summary

Ryanair is seeking a Head of Contract Line Maintenance to govern contracted and subcontracted Line Maintenance providers, ensuring safety, compliance, and performance across contracts and side letters. You will oversee the Maintenance Control Operations Room for real-time support, defects, AOG events, and coordination with MROs and internal teams.

You will lead contract development, regulatory reviews, supplier performance, and risk management, while driving standardisation and continuous

Qualifications

• Degree in Aeronautical/Mechanical Engineering or B-1/B-2/CAT A license.
• Minimum 5 years experience in a CAMO or P-145 maintenance role.
• Good technical knowledge of the B737NG, A320 and B737-8200 aircraft.
• Understanding of EASA Part-M, Part CAMO and part 145 regulation.
• Flexible approach with project delivery being a high priority.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Good working knowledge of AMOS would be preferable.
• Computer literate, with working knowledge of Word and Excel.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a collaborative team.
• Strong attention to detail in multi-tasking situations and the ability to deliver results to tight timelines.

Responsibilities

• Own evaluation, approval, onboarding, and governance of contracted Part-145 maintenance organisations.
• Provide leadership of the Maintenance Control Operations Room for real-time coordination.
• Develop, negotiate, and control Line Maintenance contracts and SLAs.
• Complete annual contract and regulatory reviews under Part-145, Part-CAMO, MOE/CAME.
• Chair supplier review meetings and monitor performance with timely actions.

Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Minimal supervision

Collaborative team player

Education

Degree in Aeronautical/Mechanical Eng or B-1/B-2/CAT A

Tools

AMOS

Word

Excel

Job description

Ryanair is seeking a Head of Contract Line Maintenance to govern contracted and subcontracted Line Maintenance providers, ensuring safety, compliance, and performance across contracts and side letters. You will oversee the Maintenance Control Operations Room for real-time support, defects, AOG events, and coordination with MROs and internal teams.

You will lead contract development, regulatory reviews, supplier performance, and risk management, while driving standardisation and continuous