Senior Tech Services Leader — Fleet Reliability and Safety

Ryanair Ltd.; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel discounts

Pension scheme

Death in service

Annual leave and sabbatical options

Job summary

Ryanair is recruiting for a Deputy Director of Technical Services to join the Engineering team at Europe’s largest airline. Based at our Engineering HQ in Dublin, this senior leadership role will oversee safety, compliance, airworthiness, reliability and the technical performance of the Ryanair fleet.

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, you will lead Technical Services across the Ryanair Group, support fleet growth and major engineering projects, and drive continuous improvement while

Qualifications

• Extensive experience within a Part CAMO, Part M and/or Part 145 environment.
• Strong knowledge of Technical Services, Continued Airworthiness and EASA regulations
• Proven leadership experience within a complex engineering organisation
• Comprehensive knowledge of aircraft systems, airworthiness requirements and aviation regulations

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Engineering in delivering Engineering strategy and objectives.
• Lead and develop Technical Services teams across the Ryanair Group.
• Ensure the continued airworthiness, reliability, and technical performance of the fleet.
• Champion the highest standards of safety, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Lead technical decision-making on significant engineering and operational challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement across all Technical Services disciplines.
• Support fleet growth, aircraft entry-into-service activities and major engineering projects.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with OEMs, regulators, and key industry partners.
• Deliver strategic initiatives that improve fleet reliability, efficiency, and compliance

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Safety & compliance

Airworthiness knowledge

Regulatory knowledge (EASA)

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Degree in Aerospace Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Ryanair is recruiting for a Deputy Director of Technical Services to join the Engineering team at Europe’s largest airline. Based at our Engineering HQ in Dublin, this senior leadership role will oversee safety, compliance, airworthiness, reliability and the technical performance of the Ryanair fleet.

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, you will lead Technical Services across the Ryanair Group, support fleet growth and major engineering projects, and drive continuous improvement while