Materials Manager

Ryanair Group Holdings; Leinster; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel benefits

Pension plan

Death in service

Job summary

Ryanair seeks a skilled Materials, Repairs & Logistics professional to manage the repair cycle of aircraft components across our fleet. You will oversee third-party repair vendors, ensure timely turnaround, and monitor costs while maintaining compliance with aviation regulations.

Reporting to the Head of Materials, Repairs & Logistics, you will lead the team in forecasting repair needs, controlling budgets, and driving continuous improvement in repair processes and inventory management.

Qualifications

• Experience negotiating at a senior level.
• Highly organized with ability to handle multiple tasks under pressure.
• Excellent numerical ability and contract experience.
• Ability to work on own initiative and exercise mature judgement.
• Proven computer skills and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end repair cycle for aircraft components.
• Manage relationships with approved repair vendors and SLAs.
• Control costs, warranties, and contract compliance.

Skills

Senior-level negotiation

Organized

Numerical ability

Initiative

Judgement

Communication

Computer skills

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

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.

Job Description

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.
• AOG and defect control.

Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Information

• 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