We are pleased to be assisting sourcing for a Head of APU Services for an MRO, based at Dublin Airport, Ireland.

Reporting to the CEO, the successful candidate will have experience of running a business or business unit as they will have ownership for the P&L and Balance Sheet of the business unit.The role will be based at the MRO facility at Dublin Airport and will involve some travel.

The position attracts a very competitive salary and performance related bonus. It also includes participation in a Company Pension Scheme.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensuring compliance with all Safety, Quality, Company and Regulatory Authority requirements.
• Meeting customer's expectations with respect to turnaround, cost, reliability and quality.
• Developing strategic relationships and maintaining strong business links with the key suppliers/OEMs of APU parts and repairs.
• Profitability of the Business Unit.
• Managing all staff and resources within the workshop with an emphasis on staff engagement and maintaining a culture based on excellent team working and customer focus.
• Reporting on all technical and airworthiness issues to Quality Manager.
• Developing the role-played by Capacity Planning/ Demand Management.
• Expanding the portfolio of products by working on new the introduction of new component capability in conjunction with Product Development.
• Supporting the Commercial and Sales teams in a technical, customer support and commercial function including managing the day to day communication and interaction with contracted and repeat customers.
• Identifying and managing projects to increase internal capability on APU's, APU Components and piece part repairs.
• Willing to undertake other duties as may reasonably be assigned by the Company from time to time.

Qualification/Experience Requirements:

• 3rd level qualification or time-served Apprenticeship in a relevant discipline with management experience. (APU Repair and Overhaul or similar engine/production type background will be an advantage).
• Excellent technical and business knowledge is essential together with a high degree of commercial awareness and understanding of the APU business.
• An ability to manage, motivate and develop individual staff and teams.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership and negotiation skills.
• Analytical, decision making, planning and organisational skills.
• Confident with IT applications and personal communication skills.
• A commitment to continuous improvement with the capacity to manage to key performance indicators.
• The drive and energy to continuously meet/exceed customer's requirements and our client's budgetary targets.
• Previous responsibility for running a business/business unit would be an advantage.

Interested EU candidates can send their updated CV on edwina@ryanaviation.net

RYAN AVIATION RECRUITMENT:

Established in 2009, Ryan Aviation Recruitment is a global leader of contract aviation recruitment formed by industry professionals. We provide a comprehensive list of services to our clients and candidates within the aviation field. Our Specialities include TRI/TRE’s, Captains, Senior First officers, First Officers, Flight engineers, Ground Engineers, Cabin Crew, Executive & Operations personnel, Aviation consultancy, Aircraft ferry & Delivery flights.

We are helping hire A320 Type Rated First Officers for our leading Client based in Slovenia:

Established in 1961, The Slovenian airline offers more than 170 scheduled flights each week to Amsterdam, Brussels, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, Manchester, Munich, Paris, Podgorica, Prague, Pristina, Sarajevo, Skopje, Tirana, Vienna, and Zurich.

BASES: LJU

BENEFITS:

• 10 days OFF Per Month Plus at least 30 days of vacation.
• During training, transport (to/from simulator), salary and accommodation is taken care of. Candidates are employed and they receive the salary from the day training begins.   
• Permanent Contract with 6 Month’s Trial Period.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

• Updated CV
• EASA Class 1 Medical Certificate
• EASA Air Transport Pilot License
• Passport
• Certificate of Impunity, a Certificate from the Criminal Records
• Last 3 pages of Log book

You can apply by clicking on the APPLY Button OR can also email your Details to edwina@ryanaviation.net

RYAN AVIATION RECRUITMENT:

Established in 2009, Ryan Aviation Recruitment is a global leader of contract aviation recruitment formed by industry professionals. We provide a comprehensive list of services to our clients and candidates within the aviation field. Our Specialities include TRI/TRE’s, Captains, Senior First officers, First Officers, Flight engineers, Ground Engineers, Cabin Crew, Executive & Operations personnel, Aviation consultancy, Aircraft ferry & Delivery flights.

We are helping hire a POWER PLANT ENGINEER for our Client SMART LYNX AIRLINE to be based in Riga, Latvia:

SMART LYNX AIRLINE:

Established in 1992, Smart Lynx Airlines specialises in full-service ACMI (Aircraft-Crew-Maintenance-Insurance), aircraft lease services and is the leading ACMI provider in the EU on the Airbus A320 aircraft that ensure flights in Europe, Asia, and Africa.

WORK TIMING : Monday-Friday, from 09:00-17:30.

Duties:

·         Assist in the Engine fleet management

·         Prepare SV work scopes and gain approval for necessary repairs (Power Plants and APU);

·         Full participation in Shop visits (SV) planning/table inspections; Technical and Commercial aspects

·         Supervise and Control Trend Monitoring Results (Power Plant)

·         Assist to Maintenance in Troubleshooting;

·         Engine lease redeliveries

·         Engine shop contract negotiations

·         Engine work scope definition

·         Engine removal and forecast planning

·         Engine performance oversight

·         Evaluate engine invoices and maintenance reserve claims

·         Engine life cycle analysis

·         Develop, Manage and Control non-mandatory Service Bulletins implementation (Power Plants and APU);

·         Create Engineering Orders, (Power Plants and APU);

·         Supervise and Manage all defects and repairs (Power Plants and APU);

·         Update information in OASES database in accordance with field of responsibility;

·         Provides updates of weight and balance changes to Engineering Manager;

·         Control of Engine and Life Limited parts;

·         Condition monitoring of APU;

·         any other duties as required by the Engineering Manager.

Qualifications:

·         Show competence to prove sufficient knowledge to interpret maintenance requirements into maintenance tasks;

·         At least 2 years of experience with an air carrier, commercial operator is desirable;

·         Hands on experience on Cfm56 and/or IAE V2500 engines is a distinct advantage;

·         Good knowledge of EASA rules and regulations, Part-145 and Part-M;

·         Good knowledge of the English language;

·         Good knowledge and experience in operating computer software programs and handling computer data and information;

·         Training as needed will be provided for the suitable candidate.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

• Updated CV
• Class 1 Medical Certificate
• Passport

You can apply by clicking on the APPLY Button OR can also email your Details to edwina@ryanaviation.net

RYAN AVIATION RECRUITMENT:

Established in 2009, Ryan Aviation Recruitment is a global leader of contract aviation recruitment formed by industry professionals. We provide a comprehensive list of services to our clients and candidates within the aviation field. Our Specialities include TRI/TRE’s, Captains, Senior First officers, First Officers, Flight engineers, Ground Engineers, Cabin Crew, Executive & Operations personnel, Aviation consultancy, Aircraft ferry & Delivery flights.

We are assisting recruiting A320 Type Rated FIRST OFFICERS for our Leading Client in the Aviation Industry Based in Europe:

Established in 2003, it is the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, operating a fleet of 86 Airbus A320 and Airbus A321 aircraft, and offers more than 500 routes from 28 bases, connecting 144 destinations across 43 countries.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for A320 Type Rated FIRST OFFICERS:

Requirements: 

• Minimum 2000 hours on A320 (not including simulator time)
• Minimum EASA/JAR FCL1 CPL with ATPL theory knowledge completed or Macedonian/Serbian/Ukrainian equivalent
• Valid and current A320 type rating ^*
• Valid Class1 medical license
• Last flight within preceding 12 months (on A320 aircraft) 
• Minimum ICAO level 4 English Proficiency

Notes:

* The type rating must have at least 6 months validity on the date of joining, as new candidates only complete an OPC on starting.

BASES:

28 bases across Central/Eastern Europe including the UK, any allocation can be requested at the beginning (further changes subject to airlines’ full T&Cs)

Base Options: Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania, Poland, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Austria, Lithuania, Serbia, Macedonia, Latvia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovakia, UK, Georgia, Moldova

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

• Updated CV
• Class 1 Medical Certificate
• EASA ATPL License
• Passport
• Last 3 pages of Log Book

You can apply by clicking on the APPLY Button OR can also email your Details to edwina@ryanaviation.net