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Junior Aircraft Engineer (JAE) – TFS – JCAM

On-site in Santa Cruz de Tenerife·Added 1 month ago (last checked 12 Oct)

Ryanair

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Overview

Work mode: On-site, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
English: Required

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Skills

Maintenance

Requirements

What we're looking for

High Level of English (B2).
All modules of part.147 Center passed.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Flexible approach to working in a fast changing environment.

The role

JC Maintenance is currently recruiting for the JAEP (Junior Aircraft Engineer Program) to be based in Tenerife Sur Airport, Spain. The successful candidate will be working in cooperation with our client airline Ryanair.

Now is a fantastic time to join as Ryanair is currently carrying over 200m guests per year on 3,700+ daily flights connecting 235 destinations from over 90 bases across 37 countries with a fleet of 620+ aircraft consisting of B737 8200, B737 800NG and A320s and plans to grow to 800 aircraft and 300m guests per year within the next 10 years, making Ryanair, The World's largest airline.

As our success story is expanding greatly, our mission is not just to scale up our team, but to create a highly motivating, supportive and innovative workplace to be! We strongly believe in flat hierarchies, a divers and equal company culture and investing in learning & development as an essential to ensure we support our team with all it needs.

Join us and be part of a true success story!

We are interested in you if you are looking for a career opportunity where hard work, initiative and enthusiasm are part of the daily routine. The successful candidate will be energetic and committed, able to work well from his/her own initiative while being an integral part of our team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work as part of a close-knit team and to gain extensive experience on Ryanair's fleet.

What you'll do

Responsible for carrying out maintenance tasks as required.
Maintain a high standard of work in all tasks.
Comply with all company procedures, policies and regulations.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment.

Description

Previous maintenance experience on B737-800 is highly desirable.
Willing to work shifts (including nights).
Willing to travel for Training

About Ryanair

Ryanair is Europe's largest low-cost airline, operating over 600 aircraft across more than 230 destinations in 40+ countries. The company is known for its ultra-low-cost business model, point-to-point route network, and aggressive expansion strategy, carrying over 180 million passengers annually.

In Spain, Ryanair has a major operational hub at Madrid's Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport and a significant base at Barcelona-El Prat, with additional bases in Alicante, Ibiza, Málaga, Mallorca, Murcia, Sevilla, Valencia, Zaragoza, and the Canary Islands. The company is one of the largest private employers in Spanish aviation, and its Spanish operations are a key part of its European network, offering roles in engineering, maintenance, and airport operations. For international hires, Ryanair provides a structured environment with clear career paths, and its Spanish bases are attractive for those seeking to work in a fast-paced, high-volume aviation environment.

Industry: Airlines
Founded: 1984
Employees: 27,000
Headquarters: Dublin, Ireland
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca and 11 more
Website: ryanair.com

Good to know if you are moving

Ryanair's Spanish bases are concentrated at major airports (Madrid, Barcelona, Palma, Málaga, Sevilla, Valencia, Zaragoza, and the Canary Islands), so relocation often means living in or near a major Spanish city.
The company operates a large engineering and maintenance operation (JCAM) in Madrid and Barcelona, hiring licensed aircraft mechanics (EASA B1/B2) and avionics technicians — a good fit for professionals with aviation engineering backgrounds.
Ryanair is a highly structured, process-driven company; roles such as 'Airworthiness Review Staff (ARC Signatory) Engineer' and 'Maintenance Programme Engineer' are regulated by EASA, which is attractive for professionals who value clear procedures and compliance.
The company offers a range of roles in Spain, from customer-facing positions (passenger agents, team leaders) to technical roles (IT support, SAP consultants, sheet metal workers), which means there are opportunities for both Spanish-speaking professionals and those with technical skills.
Ryanair's Spanish operations are part of a global network, so international hires can expect a multicultural environment and the possibility of internal mobility across the group's European bases.

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