Joe Ryan

Joe Ryan is an accomplished aviation professional with extensive experience in engineering and safety management. Currently serving as Director of Engineering at Aer Lingus since April 2024, Joe previously held the position of Maintenance Operations Manager at XOCEAN from September 2022 to April 2024. Notably, Joe's tenure at Ryanair from June 2011 to September 2022 included roles as Safety Manager - Engineering, Fleet Development Manager, Aircraft Delivery Manager, Lead Maintenance Programme Engineer, and Reliability Technical Services Engineer, focusing on safety performance, fleet development, and technical oversight of aircraft deliveries. Joe holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Aeronautical Engineering (2007-2011) and a Specialist Diploma in Airworthiness (2021) from the University of Limerick.