Head of Line Maintenance

• Provide senior oversight and governance of all Line Maintenance activity, including work performed by contracted Part 145 organisations
• Act as the nominated person for Ryanair DAC Part 145 Line Maintenance
• Deputy to Deputy Director of Maintenance
• Oversight of Line Maintenance operations across internal and contracted organisations
• Accountability for continued compliance with Part 145 requirements applicable to Line Maintenance activity
• Maintain the highest standards of airworthiness and safety compliance
• Assurance of effective control of contracted Line Maintenance providers, including capability, resourcing, and performance
• Standardisation and governance of Line Maintenance processes and practices
• Escalation and management of Line Maintenance risks impacting safety, compliance, or operational stability
• Acting as the primary regulatory and operational interface for Part 145 Line Maintenance matters
• Lead and manage all line maintenance operations across Ryanair bases and outstations
• Ensure maximum aircraft availability and dispatch reliability
• Oversee daily maintenance activities, defect rectification, and troubleshooting
• Drive a strong safety culture and operational discipline across all locations
• Monitor and improve key KPIs
• Identify operational risks and implement corrective actions

• EASA Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance License (B1 and/or B2 preferred)
• Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Aviation Management, or related field (desirable)
• Proven experience in Line Maintenance, within an airline, CAMO or Part 145 MRO environment
• Strong operational understanding of Line Maintenance planning, execution, and CAMO interfaces
• Comprehensive knowledge of applicable aviation regulations (Part CAMO, Part M, Part 145) and SMS principles
• Experience managing third‑party service providers and remotely leading multi‑site teams
• Strong leadership, organisational, and decision‑making skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills
• Willingness and flexibility to travel as required
• Technical knowledge of Boeing 737/A320/Bombardier Challenger an advantage

Technical knowledge of Boeing 737/A320/Bombardier Challenger

• Competitive salary
• Discounted and unlimited travel to over 250 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
• Cycle 2 Work Scheme
• Unrivalled career progression