B1 Licensed Engineer

easyJet; Luton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a B1 Licensed Engineer at an innovative airline dedicated to low-cost travel. In this full-time role, you will utilize your technical expertise to maintain a fleet of A320 and A320neo aircraft, ensuring the highest safety and reliability standards. With a strong focus on collaboration, you'll work alongside a diverse team committed to excellence and continuous improvement. Enjoy competitive pay, generous bonuses, and various perks like staff travel benefits and a flexible benefits package. If you're passionate about aviation and ready to make a difference, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Up to 20% bonus

Up to 25 days annual leave

BAYE, SAYE & Performance share schemes

7% pension

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Flexible benefits package

Excellent staff travel benefits

Qualifications

• Hold a UK Part 66 B1 License with A320 type rating preferred.
• Experience in operational maintenance and technical aircraft knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance activities on A320 and A320neo aircraft.
• Carry out defect rectification and routine servicing under supervision.

Skills

UK Part 66 B1 License

Operational maintenance experience

Technical knowledge of aircraft

Hand skills for maintenance

Knowledge of health and safety legislation

Ability to work in a team

Flexibility to meet deadlines

Tools

Aircraft maintenance documentation

Computer-based reporting systems

Job description

When it comes to making low cost travel easy, safe and reliable, there is no team more important than Engineering & Maintenance. As one of our B1 Licensed Engineers you’ll play a vital role in keeping our customers moving and reducing delays - and helping us continue to have the highest technical reliability of any Airbus fleet in the world.

As part of an 800 strong team, you’ll do this by using your technical knowledge of aircraft to perform maintenance activities on our fleet of A320 and A320neos to industry leading safety and technical standards. Working under the guidance of Duty Engineers or Aircraft Maintenance Supervisors, you’ll carry out defect rectification and routine servicing using the latest tools and technology.

Everyone at easyJet shares the ‘Orange Spirit’, and within Engineering & Maintenance that means working with people who collaborate, are approachable, are incredibly diverse and inclusive, stand up to be counted, and have your back. As well as rock solid commitment to your ongoing development and training, we can also offer you lots of other benefits including bonuses, share schemes, and of course discounts on flights and holidays.

As part of our continuous commitment to the well-being and fulfilment of our Engineering & Maintenance team, easyJet has recently reviewed salaries across the department. In recognition of the production teams overall contribution we have increased both the basic pay and social impact allowance.

What you need to do the role

First and foremost you’ll need to hold a UK Part 66 B1 License (preferably holding A320 type rating), have operational maintenance experience, and possess technical knowledge of aircraft along with the hand skills needed to get the job done. You’ll be comfortable using aircraft maintenance documentation and computer based reporting and recording systems, and have working knowledge of health and safety legislation.

You’ll also naturally need to be able to work effectively as part of a team, with the focus and flexibility to meet deadlines and overcome operational challenges, and being able to collaborate with people at all levels within our internal structure.

What you’ll get in return

1. Competitive base salary (recently reviewed)
2. Up to 20% bonus
3. Up to 25 days annual leave
4. BAYE, SAYE & Performance share schemes
5. 7% pension
6. Private Medical Insurance
7. Life Assurance
8. Flexible benefits package
9. Excellent staff travel benefits

Location & Hours of Work

This full-time role will be based in Luton working NNNN 10.75 hour shifts. Shift pattern will 4x4 with occasional travel requirements to easyJet’s headquarters or network locations.

About easyJet

Ready to make your next move? How about make your mark? Join a team with unstoppable drive and passion at easyJet.

At easyJet our aim is to make low-cost travel easy – connecting millions of people to what they love using Europe’s best airline network, great value fares, and friendly service.

Whether you’re working as part of our front-line operations or in our corporate roles, we’ll give you everything you need to make a personal impact on our growing business. We believe in sharing new opportunities, stepping up to challenges and supporting each other with our Orange Spirit.

Make a difference with your next role. Make it easyJet.

Apply

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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.