As a Line Maintenance Tech Shift Controller in the Maintenance & Engineering Department, you will form part of a highly motivated team dedicated to the provision of excellent safety standards and a high quality service. Our Maintenance & Engineering Department helps us to drive Aer Lingus’ ambition by ensuring that line maintenance operations run smoothly, safely, and efficiently.

Reporting to the Dublin Station Engineering Manager (DSEM), your responsibilities as a Line Maintenance Tech Shift Controller will include:

• Supervision and certification of Line Maintenance work to ensure compliance with prescribed airworthiness standards and the requirements of the MOE.
• Leadership, motivation and direction of line maintenance crews to ensure delivery of the highest level of technical performance to achieve company and department annual Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).
• Control of duty manpower levels and the coordination of aircraft maintenance in conjunction with the Duty Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Production Planning Specialist and Short-Term Planner through monitoring of AMOS “maintenance forecasts” for planned items, ensuring tasks are performed in a timely manner prior to exceeding their due date.
• Provision of continuous updates to the DMM regarding aircraft which are out of service or undergoing maintenance using AMOS Event Tracking.
• Ensuring that all tooling is returned at the end of each shift, a detailed shift handover is completed and ensure excellent housekeeping is maintained.
• Ensuring compliance with company security, regulatory and Health and Safety requirements.
• Oversight and full engagement with all aspects of TMS to include annual leave and sick leave, within your area of responsibility, while adhering to planned absence and leave rules.
• Active promotion and participation in the ongoing implementation of continuous improvement projects within the department.
• Ensuring that line maintenance crews complete prescribed training courses to maintain currency of training and continuity of approvals.
• Development of line maintenance staff including motivation, mentoring and recommendation for appropriate further training.

We are looking for an individual with experience / qualifications in the following areas:

• Include minimum educational requirements if necessary.
• Hold an EASA Part 66 B1 and/or B2 License.
• Holding company approval on A320 CEO, A320 NEO and A330 aircraft types, or ability to hold approval within 12 months.
• Hold a full clean Irish / European driving licence.
• Experienced and competent in the use of M&E IT systems (including AMOS, Airnav, Airman Web, MS Office).
• Strong technical judgement and trouble-shooting skills.
• Excellent problem solving, analytical and decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proven supervisory ability and experience such as having held a supervisory role.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate and encourage staff.
• Proven organisational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships.
• An enthusiastic team member with a flexible and positive attitude to work effectively in an ever-changing environment.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality record.
• Able to pass a 5 year security background check*(or be in possession of a current airside pass for the airport this position is based in)
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Eligible to live and work in the EU.
• Hold a current unrestricted worldwide passport.

Closing Date: 30th of July 2025

At Aer Lingus, we embrace diversity and believe in providing equal opportunities to all qualified individuals. We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive and respectful work environment that values employees unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status. If you have any questions or require any accommodations to support you in your application, please contact us at recruitaerlingus.com.