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Prestwick will be Ryanair\u2019s largest heavy maintenance facility (pic: Ryanair)<\/p>\n
Expansion of Ryanair\u2019s maintenance facility at Prestwick will create 450 skilled engineering jobs and apprenticeships.<\/p>\n
The Scottish Government and Scottish Enterprise are jointly investing more than \u00a315 million to support the project.<\/p>\n
Aircraft mechanics, avionics specialists, structures technicians and supervisory engineering positions are among those being hired.<\/p>\n
The investment includes funding made available through the Ayrshire Growth Deal to support infrastructure improvements within the wider Prestwick campus, including car parking, a pedestrian footbridge and flood mitigation measures, improving accessibility and supporting operational growth within the Prestwick cluster.<\/p>\n
Additionally, the funding will provide targeted support for the recruitment of people facing barriers to work \u2013 including those with limited or no prior engineering experience and older workers \u2013 and provide structured training that leads to long term, high-value skilled employment<\/p>\n
First Minister John Swinney said: \u201cRyanair has chosen to expand at Prestwick because of the talent and expertise on the ground and it is testament to the skills of the existing workforce. My government will continue to do everything in our power to support the creation of good jobs and to support economic growth in Scotland.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis week alone, investment into Scotland has supported the creation of more than 2,300 jobs. The economic conditions and policies set by the Scottish Government have enabled these investments and we will continue to build on our strong track record of delivery to keep growing the economy.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ryanair chief executive Eddie Wilson said the airline was expanding its existing maintenance facility from six to 10 bays. <\/p>\n
A new four-bay hangar and component workshops will make Prestwick its largest heavy maintenance facility, and a key part of how it will maintain and support the fleet as it grows to 800 aircraft and 300 million passengers by 2034.<\/p>\n
\u201cToday\u2019s announcement builds on the \u00a35 million investment and 500 jobs delivered with our Prestwick Training Academy, opened in October 2024,\u201d said Mr Wilson.<\/p>\n
\u201cTogether, these investments underline Ryanair\u2019s long-term commitment to Scotland, to high-quality engineering and mechanic jobs, and to developing the next generation of aviation talent here in Ayrshire.\u201d<\/p>\n
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