Ryanair Hiring 150 Engineers at New Porto Hangar 2026
Portugal jobs: Ryanair has opened a €40m maintenance hangar at Porto Airport and will add over 150 engineering, mechanic and apprentice roles in the north.
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- Ryanair opened a new €40 million aircraft maintenance facility at Porto Airport on 10 November 2026.
- The airline says it will create more than 150 engineering, mechanic and apprenticeship jobs in Portugal's Norte Region.
- The 4,900 sq m hangar has two bays, taking Ryanair's Porto maintenance capacity from one bay to three.
- Ryanair is working with more than 10 Portuguese universities, colleges and Part-147 training schools to find staff.
| Country | Europe |
|---|---|
| Organization | Ryanair |
| Official source | Ryanair – Ryanair opens €40m maintenance facility at Porto Airport ✓ corporate.ryanair.com |
Ryanair opened a €40 million maintenance facility at Porto Airport on 10 November 2026 and says it will create more than 150 engineering, mechanic and apprenticeship jobs in northern Portugal. The new two-bay hangar triples the airline's maintenance space in the city. Roles are advertised on the Ryanair engineering careers page.
What has Ryanair opened?
The building covers 4,900 square metres and holds a two-bay line maintenance hangar plus workshops for aircraft components. Ryanair already had a single bay at Porto, so it now has three.
The airline says it needs the extra space because its fleet is set to pass 800 aircraft by 2034, when it aims to carry 300 million passengers a year.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Ryanair |
| Location | Porto Airport, Norte Region, Portugal |
| Investment | €40 million |
| New jobs | More than 150 |
| Job types | Engineers, mechanics, apprentices |
| Hangar size | 4,900 sq m, two bays |
| Opened | 10 November 2026 |
Why Portugal?
Ryanair flies more than 14 million passengers to and from Portugal every year and says its operations support over 12,000 jobs in the country. Having maintenance bays close to its based aircraft means planes can be checked overnight and returned to service quickly, which is why the airline keeps adding hangar space near its busiest bases.
Which roles are open?
Ryanair names three groups: engineers, mechanics and apprentices. It describes the jobs as highly skilled and says they come with specialist training and long-term careers.
Line maintenance hangars usually need licensed aircraft engineers (B1 and B2), mechanics, component workshop technicians, stores staff and planners. That is a general picture of such sites; see the careers page for the exact vacancies.
Who can apply?
Chief executive Eddie Wilson said the airline has teamed up with more than 10 education partners in Portugal, from universities and polytechnics to vocational schools and approved Part-147 maintenance training centres. The aim is to train local people for these jobs.
In practice:
- Licensed engineers normally need an EASA Part-66 licence.
- Mechanics usually need aircraft maintenance training or experience.
- Apprentices are often school leavers or students from technical courses.
- You need the right to work in Portugal; EU citizens can work there freely.
How do I apply?
Go to the engineering section of Ryanair's careers website, look for Porto vacancies and apply online. Ryanair does not charge candidates a fee.
What it means for job seekers
- Aircraft maintenance is a growing trade in Europe as airline fleets expand.
- Porto now has a larger base for licensed engineers, with a path for apprentices to qualify.
- Ryanair has four bases in Portugal (Porto, Faro, Lisbon and Madeira) with 30 aircraft, and tech centres in Porto and Lisbon.
- Skills gained here transfer across the airline's network.
Ryanair is also growing its maintenance work in Ireland: see 400 jobs and 80 apprentices at its Shannon hangar.
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Frequently asked questions
How many jobs is Ryanair creating in Porto?
Ryanair says the new maintenance facility will create over 150 skilled engineering, mechanic and apprenticeship roles.
Where is the new Ryanair hangar?
It is at Porto Airport in northern Portugal, next to the airline's existing one-bay maintenance site.
How do I apply for Ryanair engineering jobs?
Engineering, mechanic and apprentice vacancies are advertised on the engineering section of Ryanair's official careers website.
Does Ryanair take apprentices in Portugal?
Yes. Apprenticeship roles are part of the 150 jobs, and the airline has partnerships with Portuguese training organisations.
Apply only on the official site.
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