We’re now searching for a General Manager to lead this engine shop from the ground up. This is a once-in-a-career opportunity to:

• Build and lead a brand-new team
• Shape the processes and culture of a flagship facility
• Drive innovation in engine MRO with Europe’s largest airline
• Play a key role in supporting Ryanair’s decade of growth

The Day to Day of Role:

• Deliver results at scale: Oversee 200+ engine overhauls each year, delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
• Lead & inspire: Build and develop a world-class team, driving a culture of safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Innovate & optimise: Introduce new technologies and smarter processes to push performance and reliability even further.
• Build strong partnerships: Secure the right suppliers, tooling, and parts to keep operations running at peak capacity.
• Champion compliance & quality: Ensure every overhaul meets the highest regulatory, company, and OEM standards.
• Solve problems fast: Identify risks early and put robust strategies in place to keep the shop running without disruption.
• Workforce Management: Oversee a workforce of 600 ensuring sufficient workforce planning, development, and management succession to ensure skills and capabilities meet the demands of the facility.

Requirements

• 5+ years’ leadership experience in engine MRO
• Strong project management and operational leadership skills
• Passion for safety, quality, and efficiency
• A proven ability to deliver results at scale
• Unrestricted right to travel freely throughout Europe.