Base Maintenance Manager – Kaunas Aircraft Maintenance

About the role

Join KAMS, a key Ryanair Engineering base at Kaunas Airport, as the Base Maintenance Manager. You will lead a team of highly trained engineers responsible for the upkeep of Boeing 737‑800 aircraft, ensuring safety, efficiency, and on‑time performance.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with EASA and UK CAA regulations.
• Oversee scheduling, execution, and budgeting of repairs and routine maintenance.
• Maintain manpower, tooling, and equipment availability for planned work.
• Assess personnel qualifications, training, and performance against task requirements.
• Develop and manage talent pipelines and growth plans for business continuity.
• Implement up‑to‑date processes, procedures, and safety management system communications.
• Maintain serviceability and calibration of tools and equipment.
• Prepare and update maintenance procedures, HSE requirements, and promote safety and quality policies.
• Provide regular briefings to the General Manager and Accountable Manager.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of base maintenance experience at a senior supervisory or management level.
• Ideally holds a B1/B2 licence with EASA B737‑800NG or UK CAA type training.
• Proven ability to develop and implement maintenance processes and procedures.
• Flexible, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement in a fast‑changing environment.

Required skills

• EASA regulatory knowledge
• UK CAA regulatory knowledge
• B737‑800NG type training
• B1/B2 aircraft maintenance licence

What we offer

• Competitive salary starting from €8,500 gross per month
• Opportunity to work with a leading European airline maintenance network
• Professional development and career growth in aviation maintenance