Flight Planner

Ryanair, over our 40 year history has grown to become Europe's largest airline group connecting more guests across more routes than any other European carrier. We are a fast-paced, ambitious and innovative company, offering exciting career opportunities across aviation, technology, operations and support functions. Now is a fantastic time to join as we look to grow to over 800 aircraft and 300m guests within the next 8 years.

Ryanair are currently recruiting for a Flight Planner to join Europe's Largest Airline Group.

This is an excellent time to join Ryanair as we look to grow to over 800 aircraft and 300m guests per year within the next 10 years.

Based in our head office in Airside Business Park in Swords, the successful candidate will work in our Operations Control Centre. This is an excellent opportunity to join Europe's leading airline and to gain experience in a busy working environment.

• Developing and implementing solutions for day to day Flight Planning problems
• Assisting Flight Operations; cost effective solutions to Flight Planning disruptions/delays
• Monitoring flight plan production
• Compilation of reports as required
• Monitoring ATC messages and react accordingly
• Preparation of Flight planning paperwork for crews
• Updating route manuals/catalogue
• Updating Aircraft Performance Data
• Any other duties as requested by Operations Control Management
• A high degree of flexibility will be required as the successful candidate should possess:
• The ability to work and communicate effectively under pressure
• Good problem solving and logistical skills
• Good interpersonal skills strong outgoing personality
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel and Netline would be an advantage)
• Competitive salary
• Discounted and unlimited travel to over 250 destinations
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
• Death in Service Benefit - Up to 2 times of annual basic salary
• 20 Days Annual Leave - Increasing to 22 days after 12 months and 25 days after 3 years of continuous service.
• Option for up to 5 additional unpaid leave days per year
• Cycle 2 Work Scheme
• Unrivalled career progression

*This is a shift based position on a '4 on / 4 off' basis and would include night shifts*.