At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a hands-on apprenticeship in aircraft engineering with a focus on structural repairs.
- Company: Ryanair, Europe's leading airline, offering a vibrant work environment.
- Benefits: Gain recognised skills, excellent career progression, and work with experienced engineers.
- Other info: Structured 4-year programme with both classroom learning and real-world experience.
- Why this job: Dive into the exciting aviation industry and develop practical skills for your future.
- Qualifications: Strong mechanical aptitude, teamwork skills, and a keen interest in aviation required.
The predicted salary is between 18500 - 25000 £ per year.
Ryanair is currently recruiting four candidates to join their Summer 2025 intake for our Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Structures Apprenticeship in conjunction with Stansted Airport College. This is a structured 4‑year day release programme that includes both hands‑on and classroom‑based learning. You will need to commit to four years of working and studying hard. Based in Stansted, you will be working with highly experienced aircraft engineers predominantly focused on aircraft structural repairs, providing engineering maintenance to our fleet of more than 600 Boeing and Airbus aircraft. This is an excellent opportunity to work in an exciting, vibrant industry and obtain a recognised skill in aircraft maintenance.
As An Apprentice, You Will Require:
- The desire to work with your hands
- Keen interest in the aviation industry
- Ability to be accurate and have a strong sense of responsibility
- Natural aptitude for problem‑solving
- Strong practical skills with the ability to read and interpret documentation and drawings
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills
Application Process:
Candidates will need to successfully complete online assessments and an onsite interview with Stansted Airport College and Ryanair.
Requirements:
- Ideally completed a pre‑apprenticeship in Aircraft Engineering
- Strong mechanical and technical aptitude with a keen interest in structural repair of metal aircraft
- Excellent English – both written and verbal
- Ability to pass a full security background check
- Eligibility to live and work in the UK without restriction
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast‑paced environment
- UK Grade 4/C and above in Maths and English
Please note if you sat your exams outside of the UK you will require a Statement of Comparability for eligibility reasons, which you will need to provide on the assessment day.
Benefits:
Excellent career pathway and progression opportunities. Employment in Europe’s leading airline.
Apprentice – Aircraft Engineering Structures in Stansted Mountfitchet employer: Ryanair Engineering – Delivered by PAM GmbH
Ryanair offers an exceptional apprenticeship experience in the dynamic aviation sector, providing a structured four-year programme that combines hands-on training with classroom learning at Stansted Airport College. As part of Europe's leading airline, apprentices benefit from excellent career progression opportunities, a vibrant work culture, and the chance to work alongside highly skilled aircraft engineers, making it an ideal environment for those passionate about aircraft maintenance and engineering.
Contact Details:
Ryanair Engineering – Delivered by PAM GmbH Recruitment Team
