Aircraft Mechanic - BHX/EMA - New Pay Rates from 01 February 2023
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Aircraft Mechanic - BHX/EMA
***** New Pay Rates from 01 February 2023*****
“Ryanair is officially Europe’s Largest Airline, operating more than 2400 flights per day from 82 Bases across Europe and North Africa with 1800 plus Low Fare Routes across 33 countries, connecting 205 destinations.
Ryanair currently operates a fleet of Over 400 Aircraft including Boeing 737-800, Boeing Max 8200 and Airbus A320, offering the best career opportunities and progression routes within the industry. Ryanair and our Engineering partners are inviting applications for an Aircraft Mechanic Roamer to be based at either Birmingham Airport or East Midlands Airport. The Roamer position will cover Annual leave, Training and any other cover across our Line Stations in Birmingham and East Midlands.
The successful candidate will be a self-motivated individual with existing line experience, who is able to demonstrate a flexible working attitude in a fast-changing environment.
Duties include:
- Assist our team of skilled engineers with routine daily maintenance tasks up to and including the scope of line/base approval
- Perform base maintenance tasks on all Ryanair aircraft to the highest standard ensuring on time performance
- AOG support in European Outstations upon request.
- Carrying out special requests for aircraft defects
- Upkeep of the base adhering to EASA Part 145 regulations
Qualifications and Experience:
- Boeing 737-NG (or similar) Line Maintenance experience
- Must have full UK Driving Licence (Clean)
- Self-motivated individual who can work without direct supervision.
- Line experienced
- Flexible working attitude in a fast-changing environment.
- Good computer literacy.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Must be able to work and travel within the EU
If you feel that you can deliver in this exciting hands-on role with Ryanair and one of our engineering partners and you are an Aircraft Mechanic, then we want to hear from you!
In return, we offer fantastic opportunities for career progression in a growing business.
Welcome aboard!
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.
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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.
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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Aircraft Mechanic - BHX/EMA - New Pay Rates from 01 February 2023 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 £45,000 - £50,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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