TECHNICAL OPS MANAGER

Ryanair Ltd.; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted travel

Unlimited travel

Pension scheme

Death in service

Annual leave

Unpaid leave option

Job summary

Ryanair Ltd. in Ireland is seeking a Technical Operations Manager to lead the Maintenance Control and Bridge team from our Engineering HQ.

You will drive safe, high-quality aircraft maintenance across the fleet, aligning with industry-leading standards and regulatory requirements. The role requires deep technical knowledge of Boeing 737NG/8200 and Airbus A320, plus strong leadership to manage a skilled team and deliver results under tight timelines.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in an airline/MRO in a similar role.
• Management/supervisory experience.
• Detailed technical knowledge of Boeing 737NG/8200 and Airbus A320.
• Excellent communication skills, both in-person and by electronic means.
• Good computer literacy (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Organise, measure and control the performance of the Maintenance Control team in support of company goals of a safe operation by offering.
• Lead and develop the Maintenance Control department to industry-leading standards.
• Oversee safe and efficient management of AOG downtimes to minimize EU261 financial impact on the company.
• Ensure that the Ryanair fleet operates in a safe and airworthy condition, in compliance with EASA requirements.
• Ensure maintenance control are manned to the correct manpower levels.

Skills

Leadership

Airline/MRO experience

B737NG/8200 knowledge

A320 knowledge

Team management

Communication skills

MS Office

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Ryanair, Europe's Largest Airline Group, is now hiring a Technical Operations Manager within our Ryanair Engineering HQ.

This is a great time to join Ryanair as we continue to grow toward 300 Million Passengers & 800 Aircraft by 2034.

Reporting to the Deputy Director of Maintenance, the candidate will lead the Maintenance Control and Bridge team in the delivery of safe, high-quality aircraft maintenance and industry leading standards in all aspects Maintenance.

Responsibilities:Organise, measure and control the performance of the Maintenance Control team in support of company goals of a safe operation by offering;

• Industry Leading Technical Dispatch Reliability
• Low Deferred Defect Ratio
• Efficient use of manpower resources
• Reduce EU261
• Oversight to lead and develop the Maintenance Control department
• Safe and efficient management of AOG downtimes to minimize EU261 financial impact on the company
• Management and reduction of operationally restrictive defects (Cat 1, Airstairs, APU)
• Ensure that the Ryanair fleet operates in a safe and airworthy condition, in compliance with EASA requirements
• Ensure maintenance control are manned to the correct manpower levels

Requirements

• At least 5 years' experience in an airline/MRO in a similar/relevant role.
• Management/supervisory experience and advantage.
• Detailed technical knowledge of Boeing 737NG/8200 and Airbus A320.
• Flexible approach with project delivery being a high priority.
• Excellent communication skills, both in-person and by electronic means.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and to manage a team.
• Strong attention to detail in multi-tasking situations and the ability to deliver results to tight timelines.
• Good computer literacy (Excel, word and power point).
• Discounted and unlimited travel to over 230 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