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Operations Manager – Engine MRO

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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 are currently recruiting for an Operations Manager to come onboard at the early stage of our Engine MRO projects.

The successful candidate will be initially based in Ryanair’s Engineering HQ in DUBLIN before reverting to the Engine MRO facility, once operational. They will be part of a key team with responsibility in establishing the Operations function from the ground up and supporting the development of a brand-new Engine MRO facility.

Supporting the Head of Engine MRO and General Manager, the candidate will lead this engine shop from the ground up and to

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the operational set-up of the new Engine MRO from project phase to full operational readiness.
  • Support the development of facility layout, processes, equipment and operational standards.
  • Support and deputise to the General Manager, when required
  • Work closely with Engineering, Construction, Facilities and other stakeholders during the build and commissioning phase.
  • Lead recruitment, development and management of the MRO Operations team.
  • Manage day-to-day Disassembly and Assembly operations.
  • Drive performance across safety, quality, TAT, cost and productivity.
  • Ad-hoc duties as required 
  • 3 – 5 years experience within Engine MROs & repair and/ or aviation 
  • 2+ years proven leadership experience in a large organisation 
  • Relevant technical degree or equivalent practical experience 
  • Strong IT skills with knowledge of ERP systems
  • Experience in operations related to CFM56 or LEAP-1B engines.
  • Strong people, stakeholder and project management skills.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a multinational, cross-functional environment.
  • Fluency in English with additional fluency in Spanish would be highly regarded 
  • Highly 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

Benefits listed are only applicable while role is based in Ireland. These may change based off local legislation. 


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