Ryanair’s Operations Director says the supply of qualified skilled labour was one of the driving forces behind a decision to invest ten million euro in a facility at Shannon Airport.
The airline is opening its first aircraft heavy maintenance facility in Ireland at Shannon Airport, resulting in the creation of 200 high skilled jobs for the region.
The new facility will support the maintenance of Ryanair’s fleet as it grows to 600 aircraft by 2026, while the investment will generate specialised jobs in the region, including licensed engineers, mechanics, and support staff.
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has described the move as a shot in the arm for Shannon Airport, saying it’s “exactly the kind of jobs and investment that the airport can attract, given the excellent infrastructure and talent we have there”.
While the CEO of Shannon Group, Mary Considine has described it as a vote of confidence in the future of the airport, saying it will provide a significant boost for the entire region.
Ryanair’s Director of Operations Neal McMahon has been telling Clare FM’s Fiona Cahill that Shannon was the ideal location for its first such facility in this country and that it’s intended that this will be a long-term arrangement.
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