CAT A Licensed Mechanic - BHX/EMA - New Pay Rates from 01 February 2023
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Position Overview & Specifications
Cat A Licenced Mechanic - BHX/EMA
***** New Pay Rates for Summer 2023*****
AES (Aircraft Engineering Services Ltd) are inviting applications for Cat A Licensed Mechanic Roamer to be based at Birmingham Airport or East Midlands Airport on 4N4O rotations, working in cooperation with our client Ryanair, Europe's largest airline. With a fleet of 500+ aircraft, including the introduction of the Boeing 737-8200 “Gamechanger”, Ryanair offer exceptional career opportunities and progression within the industry.
The successful candidate will be a self-motivated individual with existing line maintenance experience, who is able to demonstrate a flexible working attitude in a fast-changing environment.
The roamer position will cover Annual leave, training and unforeseen absences across our line stations in Birmingham and East Midlands.
Duties – The successful candidate will report to the Station Engineer and Shift Leader and be responsible for:
- Routine servicing and defect rectification of Ryanair’s 737-800 and 737-8200 Fleet.
- Aircraft on Ground (AOG) recovery.
- Maintaining a safe and compliant working environment, adhering to all company procedures, policies and regulations.
- Mentoring of Aircraft Mechanics and Apprentices.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Aircraft Line Maintenance experience (Essential).
- EASA or UK CAA* Part-66 Cat A License holder (Essential):
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written (Essential).
- Good IT Literacy (Essential), with AMOS Experience (Desirable).
All applicants must have unrestricted right to work and travel in the UK and hold a Full UK Driving Licence.
If you are a Cat A Licensed Mechanic and feel that you can deliver in this exciting hands-on role with Ryanair, then we want to hear from you!
- UK CAA Licences are accepted; however, the applicant must be able to demonstrate 3 Years Maintenance Experience and have completed EASA Module 9 (Human Factors) & Module 10 (Aviation Legislation).
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.
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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for CAT A Licensed Mechanic - BHX/EMA - New Pay Rates from 01 February 2023 roles across Ryanair's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
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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 £55,000 - £60,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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