About the job
Description Ryanair is recruiting for a Deputy Director of Technical Services to join the Engineering team of Europe's largest airline.
Based at our Engineering HQ in Dublin and reporting to the Director of Engineering, this is a senior leadership role responsible for the safety, compliance, airworthiness, reliability, and technical performance of the Ryanair fleet.
Supporting a fleet of more than 650 aircraft operating over 3,900 daily flights, you will lead the Technical Services organisation and play a key role in supporting Ryanair's growth to 800 aircraft and 300 million guests annually by 2034.
Closing date for applications is Friday 11th Sept
Key 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.
Requirements
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.
Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Aviation Engineering, or a related discipline.
EASA Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence desirable.
Experience
leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering organisational improvement.
Ability to influence and operate effectively at senior management level.
Strong stakeholder management experience with regulators, OEMs, and maintenance organisations.
Excellent technical, commercial and communication skills.
Benefits
Highly Competitive salary Discounted and unlimited travel to over 250 destinations Defined Contribution Pension Scheme - Matched up to 5% or EUR5,000 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