Head of Technical Operations (m/f/d)
Ryanair, Germany
Job Description
Ryanair Engineering Germany GmbH, based at Berlin-Brandenburg Airport, was founded in 2018 and is a 100% subsidiary of Ryanair. The Irish airline currently operates a fleet of more than 550 modern Boeing 737-700/800, MAX, Airbus A320 and Learjet45 aircraft and will continue to expand until 2024. Our highly skilled and dedicated engineering team is responsible for the maintenance of all Ryanair aircraft in Germany.
For our technical location we are looking for a Head of Technical Operations (m/f/d).
Location: Berlin-Schoenefeld (ideally)
Reports to: Managing Director
Your responsibilities:
• Professional and disciplinary management of the line maintenance locations in Germany
• Leading the station manager team of approx. 6 people
• Responsibility of resource planning / duty and leave planning
• Organization of further education and training for all employees at the site
• Responsibility for deployment planning and compliance with the regulations applicable to service operations according to MOE and EASA Part 145 and occupational health amp; safety regulations
• Conducting appraisal interviews, competency assessments and personnel development at the site
• Supervision and evaluation of performance development of direct report
• Ensuring policy adherence, compliance, and auditing
• Coordination of AOG / unscheduled and scheduled maintenance task for the aircraft fleet in Germany
• Operational activities such as management support for AOG operations, implementation of standard and scheduled audits, derivation of measures based on audit findings. Follow up on first wave flight delays due to technical defects, implementation of internal audits
• Close cooperation with the Managing Director, HR Manager, quality management, maintenance planning and materials department
• Communication with all departments involved in the production process
• Special assignments assigned by the Managing Director
• Travel activity (up to 40 %)
Requirements
• At least 7 years of work experience in aircraft maintenance within an airline or MRO management level
• EASA Part 66 CAT B1 or B2 license or an equivalent qualification with Boeing 737 NG/MAX or Airbus 320 experience is an advantage
• Experience in leading, developing and instructing employees
• Very good knowledge of EASA Part 145/M regulations
• Experience in using SMS and investigator experience
• Knowledge of aviation quality management systems
• In-depth knowledge of occupational safety regulations
• Very good written and spoken German and English skills
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
• AMOS experience is an advantage
• Experience in working together in customer business
• Valid EU driver's license - class B
• Valid EU passport
Skills:
• High resilience, adaptability and ability to work effectively in a rapidly changing, challenging work environment
• Character aptitude for leading and inspiring employees
• Strong sense of duty, commitment to quality, and responsibility
• Ability to work independently with a forward-looking approach
• Exhibits self-discipline and assertiveness
• Ability to motivate team members
• Strong communication skills, along with empathy and sound judgement
• Flexible operational readiness according to arrangement
• Willingness to travel
Benefits
• Secure direct and permanent employment with a German employment contract
• Competitive salary, inclusive of a performance-based bonus
• Access to training opportunities for continuous professional development
• Potential for career advancement within the Ryanair Group
• Flexible working hours, arranged to accommodate individual needs
• Engaging and diverse tasks that offer an interesting work experience
• Participation in a company pension plan
• Provision of a service laptop and cell phone
• Corporate rates for various services
Are you interested?
Please submit your application (either in English or German) by clicking the "Easy Apply" button. The application deadline is 14th January 2024.