Date:  29 Oct 2026
Location: 

Shannon, IE

Description

Ryanair Engineering Delivered by PAM Ireland Ltd is offering an exciting opportunity for a Structures Critical Path Mechanic to join our team at Hangar 5, Shannon Airport. The successful candidate will become part of a dynamic, highly skilled team, contributing to the safe maintenance of a fleet of 600+ aircraft for one of the world's largest and most successful airlines. This role provides an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment, offering significant growth potential in the aviation industry.

Reporting to the Check Supervisor, the Structures Critical Path Mechanic is responsible for the following duties: 

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

•    Lead and oversee the evaluation and completion of aircraft structures tasks. 
•    Co-ordinate the Structures personnel in their assigned work area of responsibility.
•    Supervise mechanics, contractors, trainee mechanics and apprentices and ensure assigned workload is progressing according to plan.   
•    Ensure aircraft spares are ordered accurately, on time and in the correct quantities.
•    Oversee the completion of aircraft documentation and ensure it is completed and certified in accordance with the MOE and company procedures.
•    Maintain awareness and ensure best practices are observed for Health and Safety and Human Factors.
•    Ensure a high standard of Quality, House Keeping, Health & Safety and Tool Care is maintained for their work area and highlight any shortfalls to Check/Zone Supervisor.
•    Adherence to all company procedures, regulations, and safe working practices.
•    Carry out any other tasks as reasonably required by the Check/Zone Supervisor.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

•    Must have a minimum of five years’ experience in heavy structural repairs.
•    Robust leadership skills with the ability to lead a team to successfully complete tasks on an ongoing basis. Previous experience of leading a team is desirable.
•    An extensive knowledge of drawings, manuals and structural documentation is essential for this position. 
•    Must be able to interpret Boeing correspondence.
•    Strong awareness of Health & Safety hazards applicable to the position.
•    Strong IT skills with good knowledge and experience of AMOS.
•    Excellent organisational and planning skills with the ability to work on your own initiative and manage time effectively. Capable of prioritising a demanding workload     to tight deadlines.
•    Flexible approach to work in a fast-changing environment

Benefits

Competencies