It’s time to go places

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. 

Ryanair is currently recruiting for a Compliance Monitoring Auditor to join our Safety & Compliance Monitoring Team based in Dublin.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced aviation professional to play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence across one of the world’s most extensive airline networks.

With over 90 bases, a fleet of more than 640 aircraft including Boeing 737-800s, Boeing 737-8200 “Gamechanger” aircraft, and Airbus A320s, Ryanair continues to plan for extensive growth. As we work towards expanding our fleet to 700+ aircraft by 2030, this position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the success of Europe’s leading airline group.

If you are passionate about aviation, compliance, and continuous improvement, we would like to hear from you.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, and detail-oriented auditor to join our Compliance Monitoring Team in Swords, Dublin.

Reporting to the Compliance Monitoring Manager – Engineering, the successful candidate will be responsible for independently verifying compliance across all Aircraft Maintenance and Engineering activities throughout the Ryanair network, for adherence to EASA regulations, company procedures, and industry best practices.

• Conduct independent inspections and audits as part of the continuous Compliance Monitoring Programme.
• Evaluate Engineering Department activities across the Ryanair network and verify compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and company standards.
• Prepare clear, comprehensive audit reports and ensure findings and non-compliances are addressed through established reporting and corrective action processes.
• Build effective working relationships with Nominated Persons, Responsible Managers, and key operational stakeholders.
• Review applicable European aviation regulations and internal documentation to ensure all requirements are appropriately captured within the Compliance Monitoring System.
• Evaluate root cause and causal analysis reports to ensure underlying causes have been accurately identified and that corrective actions are robust, effective, and fully implemented.
• Support the continuous improvement of safety & compliance monitoring systems throughout the organisation.
• Travel throughout the Ryanair network to conduct audits and inspections when required.

• Applications are invited from experienced aircraft maintenance engineers with licenses/ authorisations preferably on B737 or A320 aircraft and/or a relevant engineering degree.
• Knowledge of EASA regulations relating to Part 145, EU Ops, Part M, Part CAMO and Part 147
• Experience of working in a Quality / Compliance department or a maintenance/operational support role with experience relating to Aircraft Maintenance / Airline Operations would be an advantage.
• Work with internal/external management systems.
• Experience in a supervisory role would be beneficial.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Fluent English required. Another language would be an advantage.
• Flexibility to travel the Ryanair network.

Skills Desired

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organisational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Other

• Hold a valid EU passport.
• Hold a full, clean driving licence.
• Be eligible to obtain and maintain a Dublin Airport Airside ID.

• Competitive salary
• Discounted and unlimited travel to over 250 destinations
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme – Matched up to 5% or €5,000
• 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