Aircraft Performance Engineer

easyJet Airline Company PLC; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline in London is seeking an Aircraft Performance Engineer to support operational requirements and projects related to flight safety. The role involves analyzing operational data, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating across departments. Candidates should have a degree in aviation or aeronautical engineering, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with technical data. This full-time position offers a hybrid working model, requiring three days per week in the office.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Focus on employee development

Qualifications

• Qualified to degree level in aviation, ideally aeronautical engineering.
• Experience working with technical data in aviation industry.
• Experience in Flight Operations, especially aircraft performance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze NOTAMs and AIP Supplements for aircraft performance.
• Conduct audits of aerodrome and obstacle databases.
• Mitigate operational risks through Safety Management System.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel

Experience in Flight Operations

Education

Degree in an aviation-related subject

Tools

Python

Microsoft Power Platform

SQL

Job description

Job Description - Aircraft Performance Engineer (16257)

Job Description

Aircraft Performance Engineer ( 16257 )

Description

Aircraft Performance Engineer –Flight Operations

We are seeking an Aircraft Performance Engineer to join the Flight Operations Technical team, reporting to the Aircraft Performance / Weight and Balance Manager. This is an important role within the department, working closely with colleagues across Flight Operations to support both day-to-day operational requirements and longer-term projects.

What you’ll be doing

You will be responsible for the daily analysis of NOTAMs and AIP Supplements that affect aircraft performance, ensuring operational systems remain aligned and compliant. Your work will include auditing aerodrome and obstacle databases to support the flying programme, conducting aircraft performance analysis for aerodrome evaluation and categorisation, and contributing to the commercial planning process to maintain safe and efficient operations.

When operational risks are identified, you will act quickly to mitigate them through our Safety Management System. You will also build skills across additional flight technical areas to support the team and play a role in cross-functional projects. Collaboration will be key, as you provide technical support to departments across the business and liaise with aircraft manufacturers, airports, regulators and air navigation service providers.

Safety and compliance will remain at the core of your responsibilities. You will ensure the accuracy of airport obstacle data, promote a strong safety culture through timely reporting and investigation of incidents, and uphold company procedures and regulatory standards. Close teamwork with technical specialists in Flight Operations will support excellent service delivery for both the operation and our customers.

Requirements of the Role

What you need to do the role

To be successful in this role you will need to be qualified to degree level, or have equivalent experience, in an aviation-related subject, ideally aeronautical engineering. You should be highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to perform accurately under pressure. Experience working with large amounts of technical data, preferably within the aviation industry, is important, as is the ability to communicate complex technical matters clearly and concisely in both written and verbal form.

You will enjoy working as part of a small, specialised team with a focus on innovation and efficiency, and you will be proactive, resilient and comfortable managing a workload to tight deadlines in a fast-moving environment. Experience in Flight Operations - particularly aircraft performance is essential along with proficiency in Windows, Microsoft Office and Excel,

Experience with weight and balance or navigation would be a valuable advantage. Knowledge of Python, Microsoft Power Platform, SQL is also desirable and would help you contribute further to developing tools and processes within the team.

Location & Hours of Work:

This is a full time role, working 40 hours per week, based in London Luton. We support hybrid working and spend three days per week in the office.

Apply

Complete your application on our careers site.

We encourage individuality, empower our people to seize the initiative, and never stop learning. We see people first and foremost for their performance and potential and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates.

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 [e-mail]. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure accessibility and accommodation

Business Area

Business Area

Operations

Primary Location