Maintenance Planning & Project Engineer

Ryanair Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major airline company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Maintenance Planning & Project Engineer to create and maintain maintenance documentation. The role involves ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, managing project milestones, and collaborating with various departments for capability expansion. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and possess strong documentation control skills. Familiarity with maintenance data and regulatory frameworks is desirable.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with maintenance data sources (e.g., AMM, CMM, IPC, SBs).
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (EASA & CAA) and SMS systems are desirable but not required.
• Previous experience in technical documentation writing roles will be valued.

Responsibilities

• Create, update, and maintain standardized maintenance worksheets, checklists, and templates.
• Ensure templates are user-friendly, technically accurate, and aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Collect input and feedback for continuous improvement of documentation.
• Track and report on project milestones, risks, and outcomes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation control

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Aeronautical, or Industrial Engineering

Job description

Maintenance Planning & Project Engineer – Workshops – PAML

Reports to: PAML Group Workshop Manager and PAML Group Workshop Deputy Manager

Direct Reports: None

Duties Include:

• Create, update, and maintain standardized maintenance worksheets, checklists, and templates.
• Ensure templates are user-friendly, technically accurate, and aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Collect input and feedback from CRS and Inspector staff for continuous improvement of documentation.
• Verify that all maintenance data references used in documentation are correct and current.
• Implement changes to templates resulting from revisions to OEM manuals, regulatory updates, or internal engineering changes.
• Support the Standards department in maintaining a robust change control process for documentation updates.
• Conduct capability assessments for new components or amendments to existing capabilities.
• Liaise with engineering, materials, and tooling teams to ensure all requirements are met when applying for capability expansion.
• Maintain records of capability reviews and ensure alignment with approved scope of work and regulatory approvals.
• Create and maintain change management tools as per company procedures.
• Support the planning, communication, and implementation of changes to ensure smooth adoption by workshop teams.
• Track and report on project milestones, risks, and outcomes.
• Ensure all documentation, capability reviews and CMTs comply with applicable standards.
• Liaise with Standards and Compliance teams to ensure documentation supports regulatory and safety requirements.
• Support internal and external audits by providing accurate and traceable documentation, capability review documentation and CMTs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Aeronautical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Familiarity with maintenance data sources (e.g., AMM, CMM, IPC, SBs).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word).
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation control practices.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (EASA & CAA) and SMS systems are desirable but not required.
• Previous experience in technical documentation writing roles will be valued.