Ryanair Gets Go-Ahead for Shannon Hangar With 400+ Jobs
Ryanair's €50m Shannon Airport maintenance hangar has planning approval, bringing 400+ skilled jobs and an engineering academy for up to 80 apprentices.
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- Clare County Council has approved Ryanair's €50 million, four-bay maintenance hangar at Shannon Airport.
- Ryanair says the expansion will bring more than 400 high-skilled jobs.
- A new Ryanair Engineering Academy will have room for up to 80 apprentices and aims to train 400+ mechanics between 2027 and 2031.
- Construction is expected to start in early 2027; the existing Shannon hangar already employs 200+ staff.
| Country | Europe |
|---|---|
| Organization | Ryanair |
| Official source | Travel PR News – Ryanair secures planning approval for €50 million Shannon expansion ✓ travelprnews.com |
Ryanair has won planning permission for a €50 million aircraft maintenance expansion at Shannon Airport in Co Clare. The airline said on 22 October 2026 that the new hangar will bring more than 400 high-skilled jobs and a new engineering academy to train hundreds of aircraft mechanics.
The approval from Clare County Council clears the way for building work to start in early 2027.
Key facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Ryanair |
| Location | Shannon Airport, Co Clare, Ireland |
| Investment | €50 million |
| New facility | Four-bay maintenance hangar |
| New jobs | 400+ high-skilled roles |
| Apprentice places | Up to 80 at a time |
| Mechanics to train | 400+ between 2027 and 2031 |
| Construction start | Early 2027 |
| Existing Shannon staff | 200+ in the current three-bay hangar |
Ireland's biggest Ryanair maintenance base
The new hangar will add four bays to Ryanair's existing three-bay hangar at Shannon. Ryanair says this will make Shannon its largest maintenance facility in Ireland. Heavy maintenance means checking, repairing and overhauling Boeing 737 aircraft, so the jobs are mainly technical.
The project had faced delays over how contaminated soil on the site would be handled, and Ryanair had warned it could move the investment elsewhere. The planning decision settles that.
Jobs and training
| Role type | What it involves |
|---|---|
| Licensed aircraft engineers (B1/B2) | Certifying maintenance on aircraft |
| Aircraft mechanics | Hands-on repairs and checks |
| Apprentices | Multi-year training through the new academy |
| Stores and planning | Parts, tools and maintenance scheduling |
| Supervisors | Leading hangar shifts |
The Ryanair Engineering Academy is the big opportunity for school leavers and career changers. With space for up to 80 apprentices, it aims to turn out more than 400 mechanics over five years.
How to apply
Ryanair posts engineering, mechanic and apprentice vacancies on its official careers site, careers.ryanair.com, which already lists roles at its Shannon hangar. Some engineering roles are advertised through Ryanair's engineering partner, so read each listing carefully to see who the employer is.
What it means for job seekers
- Aircraft engineers are in short supply, and Ryanair is building a pipeline. Licensed engineers should apply now for current Shannon roles.
- School leavers in the Mid-West should keep an eye out for academy intakes from 2027.
- Mechanics from other fields (motor, plant, military) may find a route into aviation through apprenticeships.
- Long-term work. A training plan running to 2031 signals steady hiring for years.
Ireland is seeing plenty of new jobs. See also OpenAI's 200 extra jobs in Dublin.
Frequently asked questions
How many jobs will the Ryanair Shannon hangar create?
Ryanair projects more than 400 high-skilled jobs from the new four-bay hangar.
What is the Ryanair Engineering Academy?
A training centre at Shannon with space for up to 80 apprentices at a time, aiming to train more than 400 aircraft mechanics from 2027 to 2031.
When will the hangar open?
Construction should start in early 2027. Ryanair's original plan aimed for operations in late 2028; no new date has been given.
Where can I apply for Ryanair engineering jobs?
On Ryanair's official careers site, which lists engineering and apprentice roles, including positions at Shannon.
Apply only on the official site.
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