Team Leaders – Alicante Airport

On-site in Alicante·Full-time·Added today

Ryanair

92 open roles

Overview

Job details

  • €22,500 - €25,500 a year

    Gross, as stated in the ad.

    About €1,510 - €1,680 a month after tax.

  • Full-time hours

    Per the ad.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Ryanair doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Work on-site in Alicante

    No relocation package mentioned.

This job was automatically translated to English,.

The role

Azul Handling is looking for Team Leaders at our Alicante Airport. The Team Leader is the person responsible for the aircraft departure process, maintaining direct and continuous communication with the flight crew and ensuring that all parties involved comply with established procedures to guarantee safety throughout the entire process. Among the tasks that may be required are the following:

  • Proactively control and supervise all auxiliary services (Fuel, PMR, Catering, Passenger boarding bridges, etc.) involved in the turnaround, in coordination with all parties involved.
  • Be aware of all start and end times of any auxiliary service and be able to identify the causes of a possible delay.
  • Conducting "pre-shift" briefings with the assigned work group(s) before aircraft arrival and at the corresponding stand, reporting relevant details of the flight to be dispatched, as well as reviewing safety procedures and "Just Culture" to ensure a safe and punctual dispatch.
  • Conducting a "post-shift" briefing with the work group(s) involved after aircraft departure and still at the corresponding stand, reviewing and assessing the turnaround and, in the event of delays and/or incidents, identifying the causes that led to the same.
  • Carry out a visual inspection of the GSE that will be used on the aircraft, once prepared at the ESA and before the aircraft's arrival.
  • Assist the cabin crew and/or technical crew when necessary, as well as providing any type of documentation and/or information required by them.

Are you ready? You will be part of a team, where by working hard, you will ensure that our passengers have a pleasant experience flying with Ryanair - Always, on every single flight!

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • High level of English.
  • Ability to perform arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.
  • Strong sense of responsibility.
  • Ability to organise and manage a work group.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Ability to make quick decisions.
  • Skills for dealing with the different parties involved (flight crews, auxiliary services, etc.)
  • Be available to attend an interview in the coming days.
  • Be available to work shifts (morning, afternoon, night), including holidays.
  • Be available to complete a one-week training course (exact details will be provided during the interview).
  • Be available to start work immediately (exact details will be provided during the interview).

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Benefits programme with attractive discounts for all our staff.
  • Recognition programmes for our best ambassadors.
  • We offer a competitive gross salary governed by our current Azul Handling Collective Bargaining Agreement, which may be increased by the variable compensation you generate when you work split shifts, public holidays, Sundays, night shifts, etc., potentially reaching a range between €22,500 and €25,500 gross per year for full-time employment* This figure will vary depending on seniority, hours worked, or other circumstances governed by our current Azul Handling Collective Bargaining Agreement.
  • We offer a comprehensive training programme, uniform and the opportunity to join an expanding team with promotion opportunities.
  • Be part of a company where you can develop your work being yourself.

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

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.

In their own words

About the company & team

AZUL HANDLING is the group dedicated to offering ground handling services and operations for the airlines of Ryanair Group Spain (Buzz, Malta Air & Ryanair DAC), providing them with a complete service for passenger care, ramp and baggage handling, aircraft towing, AOG spare parts delivery, as well as baggage and aircraft tracking.

At Azul Handling, we have the vision of being The leading handling agent in Spain, and we have Integrity and People as two of the pillars of our corporate culture, The Azul Way! We are a company committed to the inclusion of diverse people who bring different perspectives to our company. We appreciate and value that each individual is different and can feel comfortable being themselves every day. Any type of diversity (race, color, gender, age, origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, or different ability) adds value to our company, enriching our Azul culture and making us feel proud of the team we form.

Additional information

Azul Handling is a company committed to equal opportunities. All candidates will be considered without distinction of race, color, gender, age, origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship or different ability. Likewise, Azul Handling is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to those candidates with physical or mental disabilities who may require them.

If you believe you need any type of reasonable accommodation at any point during the selection process, you can indicate so. Azul Handling will treat any data you may provide in this regard with total confidentiality, and solely for the purpose indicated above.

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