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B2 Licensed Engineer - STN

Ryanair

About Ryanair

Ryanair is a low-cost airline company. They offer flights across Europe.

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Job description from Ryanair

B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineer

Ryanair is officially the Number 1 International Airline and operates more than 2000 flights per day from 87 Bases across Europe and North Africa with 1800+ Low Fare Routes across 33 countries, connecting 205 destinations.

Ryanair currently operates a fleet of 444 Boeing 737-800 Aircraft with deliveries of an additional 50 brand new Aircraft in 2018 alone. Ryanair currently works with a team of more than 13,000 skilled professionals and expects to carry many more passengers in 2018 than the 129 million passengers that used Europe’s largest Airline in 2017.

AES (Aircraft Engineering Services) are currently recruiting for a B1 Engineer to be based at Stansted Airport.

Ryanair boasts a state of the art five bay hangar facility in the UK, multiple flight simulators and excellent training facilities. With a fleet of 546 aircraft by 2024, including the introduction of the Boeing Max, we offer the best career opportunities and progression in the industry.

B2 Licensed Engineer daily duties include:

  • Maintenance and Aircraft preparation of Ryanair aircrafts
  • Routine maintenance checks and airworthiness queries
  • Line Maintenance Operational Activities - Supervise and delegate personnel as operation demands to ensure smooth running of operation.
  • Processes and Procedures - Implement Company policy and procedures to ensure smooth running, compliance and development of the station.

Qualifications and Experience needed for B2 Engineer position:

  • Line Experience
  • Must have full UK Driving License
  • Flexible working attitude in a fast-changing environment.
  • Good computer literacy.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Comply with all company procedures, policies, regulations
  • Maintain a safe and clean working environment
  • Ensure the company Health and Safety policy is adhered always

All applicants must have unrestricted right to work and travel in the UK

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What employees say

Pay

    Good
  • Most people are paid a living wage

    Do Ryanair pay a living wage?

    Most people are paid a living wage.

    How we know this

    68% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.

    Based on data from 85 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should be paid enough to live on.

    The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.

    The current rates are £12.00 per hour, and £13.15 per hour in London.

    Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.

  • Okay
  • Only some people are paid market rates

    Do Ryanair pay market rates?

    Only some people are paid above average for their job.

    How we know this

    50% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.

    Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.

  • Good
  • Everyone is paid the same, whatever their age

    Do Ryanair pay the same regardless of age?

    Yes, people under the age of 21 get paid the same as those above 21.

    See what Ryanair pays different age groups

    How we know this

    The average pay of under 21s is the same as those above 21.

    Based on data from 105 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and March 2024.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get paid breaks

    Do workers at Ryanair get paid breaks?

    Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    61% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 77 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job should have paid breaks.

    You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get sick pay

    Do Ryanair pay sick pay?

    Sometimes. Only some people get proper sick pay.

    How we know this

    52% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.

    Based on data from 84 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.

    At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.

    This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.

  • Okay
  • Some people do unpaid extra work

    Do workers at Ryanair do extra work that they don't get paid for?

    Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.

    How we know this

    67% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.

    Based on data from 84 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.

Hours and flexibility

    Okay
  • Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts

    How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at Ryanair?

    Only some people get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.

    How we know this

    • 21% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
    • 6% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
    • 12% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
    • 61% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.

    Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.

    This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.

  • Good
  • Most people don’t worry about their hours

    Do workers at Ryanair worry about hours?

    Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    How we know this

    71% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and January 2024.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.

    A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.

    This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get any choice of shifts

    Do Ryanair workers get to choose the shifts they work?

    Most people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.

    How we know this

    88% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.

    Based on data from 83 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.

  • Needs improving
  • Hard to change shifts

    How easy is it for Ryanair workers to change shifts?

    Most people find it hard to change shifts.

    How we know this

    84% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.

    Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.

  • Needs improving
  • Hard to book holiday

    How easy is it to book a holiday at Ryanair?

    Most people find it hard to book holiday.

    How we know this

    67% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.

    Based on data from 82 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.

  • Okay
  • Shifts can get changed at short notice

    Do Ryanair managers change shifts at short notice?

    Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.

    How we know this

    56% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.

    Based on data from 78 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.

  • Okay
  • Some people find it hard to take sick leave

    How easy is it to take sick leave at Ryanair?

    Some people find it hard to take sick leave.

    How we know this

    45% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.

    Based on data from 84 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.

    A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.

Workplace

    Okay
  • Only some people feel treated with respect

    Do people at Ryanair feel treated with respect by their managers?

    Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.

    How we know this

    48% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.

    Based on data from 81 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get proper breaks

    Do people at Ryanair get proper breaks?

    Most people don’t get proper breaks.

    How we know this

    76% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.

    Based on data from 87 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.

  • Okay
  • Some people are stressed

    Is it stressful to work at Ryanair?

    Some people feel stressed here.

    How we know this

    61% of people say they often feel stressed at work.

    Based on data from 80 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.

    Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.

  • Good
  • Most people enjoy their job

    Do people at Ryanair enjoy their jobs?

    Most people enjoy their job.

    How we know this

    91% of people report they enjoy their job.

    Based on data from 80 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2024.

  • Okay
  • Only some people recommend their team

    Do people at Ryanair recommend working with their team?

    Only some people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    48% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 91 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job means enjoying the place where you work.

    The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.

    If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.

  • Good
  • Most people get enough training

    Do people get enough training when they start at Ryanair?

    Most people got enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    90% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 91 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.

    This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.

    It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get support to progress

    Are people given support to progress at Ryanair?

    Only some people are given support to progress here.

    How we know this

    In the last year, 36% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.

    Based on data from 80 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.

    This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.

  • Needs improving
  • Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening

    Do people think Ryanair head office understands what's happening where they work?

    Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.

    How we know this

    78% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.

    Based on data from 85 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.

    To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.

  • Okay
  • Only some people feel well informed by head office

    Do workers feel well informed about how Ryanair is doing?

    Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.

    How we know this

    46% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.

    Based on data from 82 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2024.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.

    You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.

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What Ryanair employees say about their job

  • Best thing

    The people I work with.

    Worst thing

    The lack of flight hours and resulting low pay.

    3.0

    Ryanair Cabin crew, March 2024

  • Best thing

    Easy, working with different people everyday, can be fun

    Worst thing

    Early mornings and late nights , rude passengers

    5.5

    Ryanair Cabin crew, January 2024

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  • Best thing

    the people/friends at the base make the job worth it

    Worst thing

    management don’t care about your well being and threaten you with your jobs.
    money gets deducted from wages for sick days
    1 day for compassionate leave and that’s only for parents/siblings (death of other family members like cousins grandparents aunties and uncles they don’t allow leave)

    3.2

    Ryanair Cabin crew, December 2023

  • Best thing

    5 on 3 off rota

    Worst thing

    Stressful passengers, short turnaround times, hard to get my chosen homebase

    3.3

    Ryanair Employee, July 2023

  • Best thing

    Meeting new people

    Worst thing

    The staff, passengers, environment, not being heard

    1.1

    Ryanair CSA, February 2023

  • Best thing

    staff travel
    5 on 3 off roster

    Worst thing

    how higher ups don’t care if cabin managers bully cabin crew just because ‘they are more experienced’

    6.0

    Ryanair Employee, January 2023

  • Best thing

    The 5 on 3 off roster, the majority of colleagues are nice and good to work with. The staff travel.

    Worst thing

    Office incompetence. New people hired out of desperation as a result of Brexit. Extremely poor communication between scheduling and crew. The way the company turns a blind eye on cabin supervisors that absolutely bully their crew, simply because they are “best sellers”. The company doesn’t provide crew with food.

    4.1

    Ryanair Employee, November 2022

  • Best thing

    i have all the days off scheduled for the whole year. i work 5 days and rest 3

    Worst thing

    everything from supervisor to some colleagues , the don’t respect us, we dont get paid in case of delays

    2.0

    Ryanair Employee, November 2022

  • Best thing

    The staff on nights

    Worst thing

    No communication from higher ups and no progression

    3.5

    Ryanair Mechanic, September 2022

  • Best thing

    I get to work with aircraft

    Worst thing

    The high workload and not enough staff

    2.1

    Ryanair Mechanic, May 2022

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