It’s time to go places

Description

Ryanair are currently recruiting for a Pilot Production Manager to join Europe’s largest airline group.
This is an excellent time to join Ryanair as we look to grow to over 800 aircraft and 300m guests within the next 10 years 
The successful candidate will work as part of our Flight Operations Department based in our global Head Office in Airside Business Park in Swords, Dublin

We are looking for people who are keen to learn and quick to adapt in a fast-changing environment. Owing to the precise and organised nature of Ryanair’s Flight Operations, it is important that candidates exhibit a strong work ethic and attention to detail.

This is an excellent opportunity to work as part of a close knit team and to gain extensive experience. If you have the energy and commitment to join our exciting organization, then we want to hear from you.

This role is suitable for a candidate with a background in supply chain or logistics as it focuses on effectively utilising resources to maximise operational efficiency.

Duties include but not limited to

• Overseeing the medium- and long-term strategic planning of optimal pilot headcount and training resources (LTCs, LCCs, TREs, SFIs, TRIs etc.)
• Monitoring of all stages of the pilot production line from initial Ground School to Line Check to ensure maximum efficiency and productivity is achieved.
• Daily insights and analysis of production line performance / delays, training resource utilisation, and reporting to senior management on same
• Act as point of contact for Ryanair partner flight schools
• Analysis of pilot rosters & driving efficiencies with the Ops Control Centre
• Project management of IT developments and reporting tools
• Cost control and contract management for Flight Operations
• Working closely with Pilot Recruitment, Pilot Training, Pilot Rostering, FOPs Base Management and Command Upgrade function to deliver on agreed targets within agreed timelines
   

Requirements

• Strong analytical, problem solving skills with advanced knowledge of Excel and Smartsheets
• Experience in headcount management
• Knowledge of rostering and experience in analytics
• Proven track record in delivery with a demonstrated ability in managing multiple tasks
• Ability to work across teams to deliver shared goals
• Previous experience in the aviation industry

Benefits

• 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

Competencies