Maintenance Controller

Ryanair - Europe's Favourite Airline; Swords; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryanair in Dublin is seeking a Maintenance Controller to oversee the technical defects and maintenance of our fleet, reporting to the Technical Operations Manager. You will ensure airworthiness, reliability and serviceability while coordinating with the Operations and Engineering teams.

The role requires an EASA Part 66 license (B1 or B1/B2) with B737 NG type rating, at least 5 years’ aircraft maintenance experience, and the ability to work shifts in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• EASA Part 66 license (B1 or B1/B2) with a B737 NG type rating.
• At least 5 years’ experience in aircraft maintenance, preferably on B737 NG.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Willingness to work shift patterns in a fast-changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Line Maintenance operation to maintain a serviceable fleet.
• Assist in the efficient rectification of aircraft defects.
• Coordinate recovery and repair of AOG aircraft and return to service.
• Communicate with flight crew to ascertain nature of reported defects.
• Ensure fleet aircraft are based in correct locations for operations.
• Prioritise flight operational requirements with the Operations Department.
• Monitor hold item lists, deferred defects and MEL defects for timely rectification.
• Ad hoc project work as required by Engineering management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Excel

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Pressure handling

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Ryanair, over our 40 year history has grown to become Europe’s largest airline group connecting more guests across more routes than any other European carrier. We are a fast-paced, ambitious and innovative company, offering exciting career opportunities across aviation, technology, operations and support functions. Now is a fantastic time to join as we look to grow to over 800 aircraft and 300m guests within the next 8 years.

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

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.
• 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.

Key Competencies / Skills Required

• 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.
• Competitive salary
• 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
• Cycle 2 Work Scheme
• Unrivalled career progression