DescriptionRyanair is building our first ever Engine Shop – a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility that will overhaul and test 200+ CFM56 & LEAP-1B engines annually.As Europe's No.1 airline with 600+ aircraft today growing to 800 over the next decade, this investment marks a huge step forward in our strategy to bring more capability in-house, reduce costs, and ensure world-class reliability for our passengers.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 ToBuild and lead a brand-new teamShape the processes and culture of a flagship facilityDrive innovation in engine MRO with Europe's largest airlinePlay a key role in supporting Ryanair's decade of growthThe Day To Day Of RoleDeliver 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.Requirements5+ years' leadership experience in engine MROStrong project management and operational leadership skillsPassion for safety, quality, and efficiencyA proven ability to deliver results at scaleUnrestricted right to travel freely throughout Europe.BenefitsCompetitive salaryDiscounted and unlimited travel to over 250 destinationsDefined Contribution Pension Scheme – Matched up to 5% or €5,000Death in Service Benefit – Up to 2 times of annual basic salary20 Days Annual Leave – Increasing to 22 days after 12 months and 25 days after 3 years of continuous service.Option for up to 5 additional unpaid leave days per yearCycle 2 Work SchemeUnrivalled career progressionCompetenciesLeadershipManaging for ResultsOrganisational DevelopmentPeople DevelopmentBuilding High-Performing Teams