Maintenance & Engineering Graduate

Aer Lingus; Dublin; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Aer Lingus is seeking an M&E Graduate based in Dublin to develop early-career talent through structured learning and practical, on‑the‑job experience in the Maintenance & Engineering Department.

You will work on airworthiness of A320/A321/A330, support audits, risk assessments, reports, and continuous improvement initiatives while transitioning from student life to professional work. The role involves day and night shifts.

Qualifications

• On track to achieve or have recently completed a relevant Engineering Degree (aeronautical or related).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships across teams.
• Self-motivated with initiative and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in MS Office Applications; knowledge of PowerBI/Analytics is a plus.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage transitions from student life to work life.
• English fluency; eligible to live and work in the EU; valid passport.
• Pass a five-year security background check; provide three verifiable references.

Responsibilities

• Manage ongoing airworthiness of A320, A321 and A330 aircraft.
• Assess ICA, ADs, SBs, VSBs, CMMs and other directives.
• Oversee and review modification/repair approvals.
• Coordinate with Compliance and Standards to close audit findings.
• Prepare business cases and conduct risk assessments as needed.
• Generate reports on reliability metrics and dispatch reliability.
• Collaborate with OEMs for root cause analysis and resolution.
• Support transformation programmes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Engage in reliability improvement projects as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical problem-solving

MS Office

PowerBI

Analytics

Adaptability

English fluency

Security clearance

Education

Engineering degree (aeronautical or related)

Tools

PowerBI

MS Office

Job description

Your role

As a M&E Graduate, you will develop early-career talent by combining structured learning with practical, on-the-job experience, while also providing meaningful support to the organisation’s operations. Our Maintenance & Engineering Department helps us to drive Aer Lingus’ ambition by ensuring that all aircraft, ground support systems, and critical technical operations are functioning properly, supporting the airline’s operational efficiency and safety during overnight hours. This role will involve both day and night shift.

Your Responsibilities As a M&E Graduate Will Include

• Manage the ongoing airworthiness of A320, A321 and A330 series aircraft.
• Assess Instructions for Continuing Airworthiness (ICA), such as: Airworthiness Directives (ADs). Service Bulletins (SBs). Vendor Service Bulletins (VSBs). Component Maintenance Manuals (CMMs), and others.
• Oversee and review the approval process for modifications and repairs.
• Coordinate with Compliance and Standards teams to address and close audit findings.
• Prepare business cases and conduct risk assessments as necessary.
• Generate reports on Aircraft Reliability Metrics and Technical Dispatch Reliability.
• Collaborate with the Type Certificate Holder and Original Equipment.
• Manufacturer (OEM) for LRU root cause analysis and issue resolution.
• Establish and enforce processes and procedures to maintain compliance with airworthiness regulations.
• Support the Transformation programme and contribute to the development of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Engage in Reliability improvement projects for continuous improvement, as required.

Your Qualifications And Key Criteria

• On track to achieve or have recently completed a relevant Engineering Degree (aeronautical or other studies related to the maintenance and continuing airworthiness of aircraft/aircraft components).
• Good interpersonal skills with ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with others at various levels across the department as well as sharing ideas and information.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with high levels of attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with ability to take initiative and assist colleagues unprompted.
• Proficient in MS Office Applications.
• Knowledge of PowerBI, Data management or Analytics.
• Can work in a fast-paced environment and keep pace with change – acquiring knowledge/skills as the business develops.
• Understands the transition from student life to working life.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Eligible to live and work in the EU.
• Current unrestricted worldwide passport.
• Provide three verifiable references.
• Able to pass a five-year security background check as this role is based in Dublin.

Closing Date: 7th October 2026.

At Aer Lingus, we embrace diversity and believe in providing equal opportunities to all qualified individuals. We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive and respectful work environment that values employees' unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status. If you have any questions or require any accommodations to support you in your application, please contact us at [e-mail].

Division / Department

Technical - Engineering