Duty Engineer

We are easyJet – a FTSE listed, £multi-billion low-cost airline that serves tens of millions of customers every single year. If you’re reading this, you have probably already been an easyJet customer, and you’ll know that there is no more iconic (or Orange!) travel brand in Europe.

We fly more than 1,207 routes, connecting 38 countries across Europe, and employ more than 18,000 colleagues. We’re on a mission to make low-cost travel easy – and whatever your role here, you’ll connect millions of people to what they love using Europe’s best airline network, great value fares, and friendly service.

What makes us easyJet? Our Promise Behaviours - we are Safe, Bold, Welcoming and Challenging. Four Behaviours. One Spirit. One easyJet.

Read on if you

  Have strong leadership experience within an engineering and maintenance environment.  
  Hold a UK Part 66 B1 and/or B2 Licence and authorisation, or equivalent on company aircraft.  
  Enjoy working in a fast-paced operational environment where safety, teamwork and performance are at the heart of everything you do.  
  Thrive on leading teams, driving engagement and delivering operational excellence.

The Team

easyJet’s Engineering and Maintenance team is renowned for delivering innovative solutions that keep our fleet operating safely and efficiently. You’ll work across all aspects of the airline operation, supporting planned and reactive maintenance activity while helping to maintain Europe’s highest standards of technical dispatch reliability. With a modern fleet and continued investment in our operation, this is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within a dynamic and highly skilled team.

The Role

As Duty Engineer, you will lead the Line Maintenance production team, ensuring the safe, efficient and timely delivery of both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activity. Acting as a key operational leader, you will support colleagues, collaborate with stakeholders and suppliers, and help deliver a resilient maintenance operation that supports the airline's flying programme.

Key responsibilities include:

  Deputising for the management team when required.  
  Leading, motivating and performance managing team members to drive engagement and development.  
  Allocating resources effectively to ensure defects are rectified efficiently and aircraft departures remain on schedule.  
  Building strong relationships with operational stakeholders and third-party suppliers to support a One Team approach.  
  Communicating operational risks, disruptions and potential impacts to the flying programme.  
  Ensuring maintenance documentation and certification are completed accurately and in line with company procedures and regulatory requirements.  
  Monitoring technical delays, out of service reports and the reporting of significant defects, incidents and events.  
  Maintaining high standards of health, safety and compliance across facilities, equipment and vehicles.  
  Delivering effective shift handovers and ensuring accurate recording and management of deferred defects.  
  Exercising licence and approval privileges to certify maintenance activities in accordance with regulatory and company requirements.

What We’re Looking For

  Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, influence and support diverse teams.  
  A UK Part 66 B1 and/or B2 Licence and authorisation, or equivalent on company aircraft.  
  Up-to-date knowledge of applicable airworthiness legislation.  
  Ideally at least five years' operational experience within a line maintenance environment.  
  Proven ability to communicate effectively with key stakeholders across a complex operation.  
  A strong customer focus with the ability to balance operational priorities.  
  Experience driving change and continuous improvement.  
  Good working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.  
  Strong IT skills and the ability to work confidently with operational systems.

What You’ll Get In Return

  Competitive base salary  
  Industry leading Shift Allowance  
  Up to 15% Annual bonus  
  Incremental retention bonus  
  32 days holiday  
  BAYE, SAYE & Performance share schemes  
  7% pension  
  Life Assurance  
  Flexible benefits package  
  Excellent staff travel benefits

Practicalities

This full-time role will be based in Edinburgh working a DDNN 12-hour shift pattern on a 4-on, 4-off rota. There may be occasional travel to easyJet headquarters and other network locations as required.

Requirements of the Role

Reasonable Adjustments

At easyJet, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse customers we serve across Europe. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you require specific adjustments or support during the application or recruitment process, such as extra time for assessments or accessible interview locations, please contact us at ma.recruitment@easyjet.com. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure accessibility and accommodation.

Business Area

Engineering Production

Primary Location

United Kingdom-Edinburgh-Edinburgh Airport

Organisation

Engineering & Maintenance

Schedule

Full-time

Unposting Date

25/09/2026, 10:59:00 PM