Workshop Project Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Prestwick Aircraft Maintenance Ltd (PAM) 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.
PAM has an exciting opportunity for a Workshop Projects Engineer. Working closely with the Group workshop Manager and senior workshop staff the project engineer will support various engineering and technical disciplines within workshop projects. The project engineer will be involved in the scheduling, planning, resourcing, and management of technical activities required to ensure projects are delivered on time and in full.
Duties will include, but not limited to:
- Supporting the development of existing and new workshop capabilities across all sites
- Identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities across various workshop processes
- Using and developing IT systems to support the workshop and overall company
- Taking the lead in mission critical workshop projects
- Driving, leading, and motivating team members to deliver actions and projects on time
- Maintaining a working knowledge of company procedures and processes to ensure you can support the workshop teams’ goal to maintain industry leading standards and compliance to aerospace regulations such as EASA Part 145 and Part 21
Requirements
- Project management and supervision skills
- Engineering degree
- Ability to work with multiple discipline projects
- Decision making ability and leadership skills
- Excellent time management and organization skills
- Good analytical & strong problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate directly with engineers and managers
- Advanced MS Office skills
- Ability to work with a high level of individual responsibility
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Employee pension
- Ability to work in aviation industry
- Friendly working environment
- Company Sickness Benefit Scheme
- Cycle to work Scheme
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 Workshop Project Engineer 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 £43,445 - £56,029 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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