Careers

We're sorry, but the vacancy you selected has expired

Composite Mechanic

Location: Glasgow Prestwick International Airport

Reports to: Workshop Supervisor

Ryanair is Europe's only ultra-low cost airline, operating more than 1,500 flights per day (over 500,000 per year) from 57 bases and 1,500 low fare routes across 28 countries, connecting 178 destinations and operating a fleet of 305 new Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Regulated by the Irish Aviation Authority, Ryanair currently has a team of more than 8,500 people, will carry over 79 million passengers in the current fiscal year (ending 31 Mar 2013) and has an unblemished 28-year safety record.

Prestwick Aircraft Maintenance Limited (PAM) is the sole heavy aircraft maintenance provider for Ryanair, carrying out maintenance on Ryanair's fleet of 272 New Generation Boeing 737-800 series aircraft, at our Hangar facility at Prestwick International Airport, Ayrshire, Scotland.

Duties Include:

  • Responsible for carrying out composite repairs components and / or equipment with minimal supervision, specifically metal bond, wet layup & fibreglass
  • Maintain a high standard of work in all tasks
  • Complete the appropriate documentation
  • Comply with all company procedures, policies, regulations and MOE
  • Maintain a safe and clean working environment
  • Ensure the company Health and Safety policy is adhered to

Experience and Qualifications:

  • Must have extensive experience in an MRO composite repair workshop/hangar environment
  • Fully conversant with use of hot bond equipment (Heatcon)
  • Conversant with handling and storage of all composite materials
  • SRM Metal bond experience essential, flight control surface experience desirable
  • Fibreglass & Carbon wet layup repair experience essential
  • Fibreglass & Carbon pre-impregnated repair essential
  • Removal and installation of fasteners desirable
  • Experience in fabrication of caul plates and tooling splash desired but not essential
  • Excellent spoken and written English is essential
  • Willing to work shifts (including nights)
  • Flexible approach to working in a fast changing environment
  • All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK


Applicants should send a full CV (quoting ref no: PAMcommech2012 in the subject line of the email) to Gillian Peat via e-mail only to peatg@ryanair.com

Closing Date: 31/01/2013


Ryanair footer