Technical Shift Controller

General information Vacancy Reference number 005434 About us At Aer Lingus, we believe in going above and beyond to connect people, places and possibilities. Whether working at the airport, in our offices or at home - every employee has a role to play in making Aer Lingus the heart of travel to, through and beyond Ireland for generations to come. How do we do this? We Put Safety First. There's nothing more important. We Are Customer Focused. We champion the customer and go above and beyond to get things just right for them. We're Stronger Together. With a 'how can I help?' attitude, we communicate and collaborate to achieve shared success. We Own It. We do what we say we're going to do and always follow through. We Look Forward. We build the future by embracing change today. What we offer As well as offering you a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities and staff travel benefits (with Aer Lingus and many other international airlines), you will also have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment and to join a team of amazing professionals who are passionate about the aviation industry. To learn more about the exciting benefits and opportunities that await you at Aer Lingus please visit our website. 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. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from all candidates who share our passion for aviation. If you have any questions or require any accommodations to support you in your application, please contact us at [email protected]. Vacancy details Role title Technical Shift Controller Your role As a Technical Shift Controller in Line Maintenance, you will be responsible for overseeing the technical operations of the airline's fleet and infrastructure. Our Maintenance & Engineering Department helps us to drive Aer Lingus' ambition by ensuring that all aircraft, ground support systems, and critical technical operations are functioning properly, supporting the airline's operational efficiency and safety during overnight hours.This role will involve both day and night shift. Your responsibilities a Technical Shift Controller will include: 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). Provision of continuous updates to the Duty Maintenance and Station Managers regarding aircraft which are out of service or undergoing maintenance. Ensuring that all tooling is returned at the end of each shift and a detailed shift handover is completed. Ensuring compliance with company, regulatory and Health and Safety requirements. Being active on ensuring the Aer Lingus aircraft security programme is adhered to. Notifying Quality Compliance issues to maintenance management. Ensure all AOG events are prioritised and allocate resources as required to ensure maximum first wave fleet availability at 05:00 irrespective of the operating schedule. Utilising all available manpower, actively pursue closure of deferred and repetitive defects on a continual basis to ensure the best possible product is presented to our crews. Liaise with Station Managers to ensure maximum yield is attained from all resources by allocating personnel to Line or Hangar activities as required. Ensuring housekeeping standards in the work environment and work vehicles are maintained to prescribed levels. 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. Conducting competency assessments. Maintaining competency to perform assigned duties as outlined in the most current version of the MOE, including attendance at assigned company training courses. Participating in training courses and approval processes for newly inducted aircraft types. Assisting in the closure of Non-Conformances resulting from Compliance Audit findings. Your qualifications and key criteria We are looking for an individual with experience / qualifications in the following areas: Hold an EASA Part 66 B1 and/or B2 License. Have the ability to hold the approval on A320 CEO, A320 NEO and A330 aircraft types within 12 months. Note: Competency assessments must be successfully completed on a bi-annual basis. Hold a full clean 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. Promote just culture and actively encourage employees to report irregularities through SMS. Excellent attendance and punctuality record. Fluent in English, both spoken and written. Hold a full clean driving licence. Able to provide details of 2 verifiable references. Eligible to live and work in the EU. Current unrestricted worldwide passport. Able to pass a five year security background check as this role is based in Dublin. Closing Date: 18th of June 2026 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 [email protected]. Division / Department Technical - Maintenance Contract type employee recruitment - permanent Job location Job location Republic of Ireland, Dublin, Dublin