Maintenance Controller

Ryanair Ltd.; Dublin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading European airline is seeking a Maintenance Controller based in Dublin. You will provide technical expertise to oversee maintenance and defects of the fleet. The ideal candidate will hold an EASA Part 66 license, have at least 5 years of experience, and excellent communication skills. This position offers competitive benefits, including discounted travel and a contribution pension scheme.

Benefits

Discounted travel to over 250 destinations

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme – Matched up to 5% or €5,000

Death in Service Benefit – Up to 2 times of annual basic salary

20 Days Annual Leave – Increasing to 22 and 25 days with service

Qualifications

• Hold an EASA Part 66 license (B1 or B1 / B2) with a type rating on B737 NG.
• Have at least 5 years experience in aircraft maintenance, preferably on B737 NG.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Support Line Maintenance operations to maintain a serviceable fleet.
• Assist in the efficient rectification of aircraft defects.
• Monitor aircraft technical defects and ensure timely rectification.

Skills

EASA Part 66 license (B1 or B1/B2)

Experience with B737 NG

Excellent communication skills

Computer literacy (Excel)

Organizational skills

Education

EASA Part 66 license

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Ryanair is currently recruiting for a Maintenance Controller to Europe’s Largest Airline Group.

This is an excellent time to join Ryanair as we look to grow to over 800 aircraft and 300m guests per year within the next 10 years.

Based in our Head Office Office in Dublin, you will be reporting to the Technical Operations Manager with responsibility for providing technical expertise to oversee the technical defects and maintenance of our fleet of over 600 aircraft. You will monitor aircraft technical defects with a view to required maintenance and operational requirements, whilst maintaining the highest levels of Airworthiness standards, fleet reliability and maximum serviceability

Responsibilities:

• Support the Line Maintenance operation to maintain a serviceable fleet.
• Assisting in the efficient rectification of aircraft defects.
• Coordination of and assisting in the recovery and repair of AOG aircraft, supporting all aspects of returning an aircraft to service.
• Constantly communicating with flight crew to ascertain the nature of any technical defects reported.
• Ensuring that the fleet aircraft are based in the correct locations for operational and engineering requirements.
• Liaising with the Operations Department in prioritizing flight operational requirements.
• Monitoring of aircraft Hold Item Lists (HIL) Deferred Defects (DD) and Minimum Equipment Lists (MEL) defects to ensure rectification in timely manner.
• Ad hoc project work as requested by the Engineering management team.

Requirements

• Hold an EASA Part 66 license (B1 or B1 / B2) with a type rating on B737 NG.
• Have at least 5 years’ experience in aircraft maintenance preferably on B737 NG.
• Preferably have previous experience in a Maintenance Control environment.
• A willingness to work shift patterns as required.
• Flexible approach to working in fast changing environment.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Possess and be able to demonstrate the key competencies and skills outlined below.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Be a self-motivated individual with a high level of initiative and commitment.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment and to adapt quickly within a dynamic situation.
• Ability to have a calm, measured response to sometimes urgent problem solving.
• Excellent computer literacy with a good working knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) particularly in Excel.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Enthusiastic and flexible team member with the ability to work as part of a team, but also demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative.
• Discounted and unlimited travel to over 250 destinations
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme – Matched up to 5% or €5,000
• Death in Service Benefit – Up to 2 times of annual basic salary
• 20 Days Annual Leave – Increasing to 22 days after 12 months and 25 days after 3 years of continuous service.
• Option for up to 5 additional unpaid leave days per year