SMS – Safety Engineer – PAML in Prestwick

Prestwick Aircraft Maintenance (PAM) is a subsidiary of Ryanair that provides base maintenance services exclusively to the Ryanair Airline group and operates across Europe. The group currently flies a fleet of more than 610 modern Boeing 737‑800 and 737‑8000 aircraft and is expanding its maintenance operations. PAM is looking for a Safety Engineer to work at the Prestwick maintenance site in Scotland, reporting directly to the Group Safety Manager for the safety function under EASA/UK CAA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the safety and information security reporting scheme and the occurrence reporting system.
• Perform and follow up on actions related to occurrence investigations.
• Coordinate and act on airworthiness occurrences, information‑security incidents, and identified vulnerabilities.
• Support communication with regulatory authorities on safety matters.
• Provide information and suggestions for improvement to the Safety Manager and Deputy Safety Manager.
• Facilitate hazard identification, risk assessment, and risk management within PAM or external forums.
• Monitor implementation of risk‑mitigation actions as outlined in the safety action plan.
• Gather and develop safety information for Safety Review Board and other safety meetings.
• Develop and present safety information in Safety Actions Group meetings.
• Conduct safety training, ensuring that training meets acceptable standards.
• Provide advice on safety matters to the Safety Manager or his/her Deputy.
• Develop recurrent training programmes based on security incident or issue findings.
• Ensure mandatory occurrences are reported to the applicable Authority reporting systems.
• Record safety performance indicators (SPI) and targets (SPT) and indicate triggers when reached.
• Ensure Safety MACRO plan items are performed and closed in a timely manner.
• Liaise with Compliance Monitoring and Technical Standards functions to support safety objectives.
• Assist in hazard identification and risk assessment activities within PAM.
• Investigate occurrence reports in line with “Just Culture”, ensuring confidentiality.
• Attend safety department meetings and prepare reports for the Safety Manager.
• Ensure accurate recording of hours worked in the safety department recording system.
• Prepare safety data for site‑specific meetings.
• Develop material for safety communication channels such as HMTV, CT, monthly newsletters, etc.

Qualifications

• Relevant engineering or technical degree, or an aircraft technician or other maintenance engineering related qualification.
• Practical experience and expertise in applying aviation safety standards and safe operating practices.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of EASA and UKCAA regulations (preferred).
• Knowledge of industry Safety Management System requirements (preferred).
• Training in root‑cause analysis methodologies, including planning, conducting, and reporting (preferred).
• Confident and effective interpersonal communication skills when dealing with engineering staff.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Highly self‑motivated and proactive, willing to take initiative.
• Ability to work independently and take responsibility.
• Flexible approach to work to match operational requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to learn new systems.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement tools and techniques.
• Valid passport with unrestricted right to travel in the UK/European Union and a valid driver’s licence.
• Very good command of written and spoken English.
• Preferably a security clearance to enter aviation security areas.
• At least 15% travel around the Ryanair group companies on demand.

Benefits

Benefits are competitive and include standard company benefits, travel allowances, and opportunities for professional development.