Trainee Composite Workshop Mech
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Position Overview & Specifications
Prestwick Aircraft Maintenance Ltd (PAML) is one of six heavy aircraft maintenance providers for our client Ryanair, carrying out maintenance on Ryanair's entire fleet of New Generation Boeing 737-800 series aircraft, at our Hangar facility located at Prestwick International Airport, Ayrshire, Scotland.
We are currently recruiting for a trainee to join a team of highly skilled staff, with an essential part to play in safely maintaining a fleet of over 500 aircraft for one of the worldβs largest and most successful airlines.
Duties will include, but not limited to:
- Carry out composite repairs as required and allocated with minimal supervision
- Assist with other zones as and when required
- Maintain a high standard of work in all tasks
- Complete the appropriate documentation
- Comply with all company procedures, policies, regulations and MOE
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment
- Ensure the company Health and Safety policy is adhered to
Requirements
Experience and Qualifications:
- Background in engineering/maintenance is essential
- Experienced and competent using tooling and carrying out technical jobs
- Willing to work shifts (including nights)
- Flexible approach to working in a fast changing environment
- All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK
- Exhibit a positive attitude with a willingness to learn
- Excellent spoken and written English is essential
- Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and its general nature. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and should not be assumed as such. This job description can be amended and varied from time to time at managementβs discretion, without prior notice.
Benefits
- Continuous training.
- Ability to work in aviation industry.
- Friendly working environment.
- Employment based on a contract of employment.
- Competitive salary.
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 (Β£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 Trainee Composite Workshop Mech 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 Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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