Materials Manager

Ryanair - Europe's Favourite Airline; Fingal; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted and unlimited 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 senior Materials, Repairs & Logistics professional to manage the repair cycle of aircraft components across our fleet. You will oversee third-party repair vendors, control costs, and ensure timely turnaround while complying with aviation regulations.

You will collaborate with Planning and Engineering teams to forecast repair needs, manage the budget, and lead a team to deliver reliable, cost-effective materials support for Line and Heavy Maintenance operations.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification at degree level or equivalent.
• Experience in a similar role essential.
• Experience in negotiating at a senior level.
• Be highly organised and able to handle a wide variety of tasks in a pressurised environment.
• Proven computer skills and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end management of the repair process for aircraft components, including dispatch, tracking and return to service.
• Oversee relationships with approved repair vendors and ensure performance against SLAs.
• Monitor costs, warranties and contract compliance for repairs.
• Ensure documentation and traceability of repaired components per EASA/CAA/FAA regs.
• Collaborate with Planning and other Engineering teams to forecast repair needs and optimise inventory.
• Prepare and control Materials budget.
• Manage the open RO Book to ensure timely delivery of components.
• Support Heavy and Line Maintenance Materials requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement to streamline repair processes and reduce downtime.
• Negotiate contracts and manage AOG and defect control.
• Develop KPIs for the Materials department.
• Support Simulator & Challenger programs.

Skills

Negotiation

Organisation

Communication

IT skills

Education

Degree level qualification

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.

Reporting to the Head of Materials, Repairs & Logistics, this person will manage the repair cycle of aircraft components across Ryanair's fleet. This includes overseeing third-party repair vendors, ensuring timely turnaround of parts, managing costs, and maintaining compliance with aviation regulations. You will play a key role in supporting both Line and Heavy Maintenance operations by ensuring repaired components are available when needed. This is an opportunity to work in an exhilarating and everchanging environment and to grow your career in the aviation industry.

Duties Include Managing The Following

• Manage the end-to-end process for component repairs, including dispatch, tracking, and return to service.
• Oversee relationships with approved repair vendors and ensure performance against agreed SLAs.
• Monitor and control repair costs, warranty, and contract compliance.
• Ensure accurate documentation and traceability of repaired components in line with EASA/CAA/FAA regulations.
• Collaborate with Planning and other Engineering teams to forecast repair needs and optimize inventory.
• Preparation and control of Materials budget
• Management of the open RO Book to ensure timely delivery of components.
• Supporting Heavy Maintenance Materials requirements.
• Supporting Line Maintenance Materials requirements.
• Cost control
• Management of the Logistics Team
• Management of the Stores
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to streamline/automate repair processes and reduce downtime.
• Contract negotiation.
• AOG and defect control.
• KPI development for Materials department
• Simulator & Challenger support.
• A relevant qualification at degree level or equivalent.
• Experience in a similar role essential.
• Experience in negotiating at a Senior level.
• Be highly organised and have ability to handle a wide variety of tasks in a highly pressurised environment.
• Excellent numerical ability and contract experience.
• The ability to work on own initiative.
• A mature sense of judgement.
• Proven computer skills and be an effective communicator.
• Competitive salary
• Discounted and unlimited travel to over 250 destinations
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
• 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