Appearance Planning Engineer

Description We are currently looking for a Appearance Planning Engineer to join our team at Stansted Airport working Monday – Friday office hours!

Are you passionate about aviation and keen to play a hands-on role in passenger experience? Ryanair is seeking an Appearance Planning Engineer to join our dynamic team—playing a vital role in upholding the highest standards of cleanliness and presentation across our fleet. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an ambitious team where no two days are the same. You’ll work across multiple European bases, collaborate with both internal teams and external suppliers, and directly influence how millions of passengers experience our aircraft.

About the Appearance Department The Appearance Department is responsible for the overall presentation of the Ryanair fleet — from cabin cleanliness to landing gear washes. We manage and audit a network of service providers, ensuring they consistently meet both our operational benchmarks and the expectations of our passengers.

Key Responsibilities The daily planning and coordination of subcontracted maintenance activities for the Appearance Department The maintenance and development of planning systems and processes for the control all Appearance activities

Maintaining sufficient oversight of subcontracted appearance providers’ workload in accordance with their production capacity

Maintaining strong and clear communications with the primary CAMO planning department for all planned appearance activities

Proposing changes to departmental documentation related to the planning of Appearance services (i.e. procedures, manuals)
Liaising with maintenance coordinators and appearance providers to ensure appearance activities are completed on schedule

Arranging logistics and travel arrangements for staff, equipment and materials

Compiling service level reports and performance reports on a regular basis

Pre-authorisation and recording of invoices for budget purposes

Appearance/Engineering projects as specified by the Appearance Manager All other duties deemed necessary by the Appearance Manager Requirements What  We’re Looking For An ability to work as part of a team Microsoft Office Proven Excel skills required

Spreadsheet/Smartsheet proven skills required

Good Communication Skills Positive attitude

Ability to travel unrestricted within the EURight to work and live in the UKProven record of working to deadlines

Flexible approach to working in fast changing environment

Excellent spoken & written English is essential

Ability to meet the criteria to hold an airside pass to work in restricted areas

All candidates should be self-motivated, flexible and dynamic with good communication skills.

Experience using Maintenance software “AMOS” desirable but not essential

Experience in aircraft operations/engineering desirable but not essential

All applicants must have unrestricted right to work and travel in the UK and in Europe as travel opportunities will be readily available to support the above responsibilities at the discretion of the Appearance Manager.

Benefits Why Join Us?

Work in a fast-paced, international environment where your input makes a difference.

Develop your career in the aviation sector with opportunities to grow and take on more responsibility.

Competencies