Reliability Engineer - Technical Services
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Position Overview & Specifications
Ryanair Holdings plc, Europe’s largest airline group, is the parent company of Ryanair DAC, Lauda, Buzz, Malta Air and Ryanair UK. Carrying over 150+m guests p.a. on 3,000+ daily flights from 80+ bases, the group connects over 200 destinations 500+ aircraft.
The Role
Ryanair is currently recruiting for a Tech Services Reliability Engineer.
Based in Prestwick, the successful candidate will join a team of experienced engineers to ensure the continued airworthiness of our fleet of over 500+ Boeing 737-800 and A320 aircraft.
Reporting to the Director of Technical Services and Reliability Manager you will work with Boeing and OEMs to drive reliability improvement into Ryanair’s operation, participate in reviews with world-wide operators and influencing Boeing’s reliability priorities.
The Technical Services Reliability Engineer will work within a dedicated team and provide support in the following areas:
- The review and analysis of maintenance data relating to components and systems, and the identification and resolution of reliability alerts.
- Perform detailed cost/benefit analysis of reliability improvement options and making solid recommendations to executive management.
- Working with Review of Boeing and OEM Service Bulletins relating to reliability improvements and making recommendations on benefits of their implementation in the fleet.
- Provision of reports and analysis of aircraft dispatch reliability and identification of solutions for repetitive delay causes.
Requirements
- Previous experience in an airline reliability team preferred but not essential
- Degree in a technical related discipline with a focus on data analysis
- Flexible approach with project delivery being a high priority.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Computer literate, with working knowledge Word, Excel
- Ability to work with minimal supervision in a collaborative team environment.
- Strong attention to detail in multi-tasking situations and the ability to deliver results to tight timelines.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Airlines, Airports & Air Transportation
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Reliability Engineer - Technical Services roles across Ryanair's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Airlines, Airports & Air Transportation.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £47,246 - £55,551 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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