B1 Licensed Engineer - LGW

easyJet holidays; Crawley; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Shift allowance

Annual bonus up to 15%

Pension

Job summary

easyJet Gatwick is recruiting a B1 Licensed Engineer to join the Engineering & Maintenance team at LGW. You will perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on A320 family aircraft, rectifying defects and certifying work in line with maintenance documentation and legislation.

You’ll work under Duty Engineers or Supervisors, contributing to safe, on‑time departures. The role offers a competitive base salary, shift allowances, generous annual bonus potential, pension and staff travel benefits.

Qualifications

• UK CAA Part-66 B1 licence with A320 type rating.
• At least three years’ operational line maintenance experience.
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and IT-based reporting.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, defect rectification and release-to-service activities.
• Review jobs and resources, set priorities, supervise others to maintain workmanship standards.
• Keep maintenance records, check replacements, report delays and defects through proper channels.

Skills

B1 licence

A320 type rating

Line maintenance experience

Safety compliance

IT systems familiarity

Job description

Job Description - B1 Licensed Engineer - LGW (17437)

Job Description

B1 Licensed Engineer - LGW ( 17437 )

Description

Gatwick | Full-time | Shift-based (12-hour DDNN or 10.75-hour NNNN shifts available)

As one of our B1 Licensed Engineers you’ll play a vital role in keeping our customers moving andreducing delays - and helping us continue to have the highest technical reliability of any Airbus fleet in the world.

Following a new pay agreement, we’re excited to share that salaries across our Engineering & Maintenance team have recently increased making now a great time to join us as we go live with recruitment for this role. 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.

You keep aircraft safe, serviceable and ready to fly, bringing technical judgement, precision and calm decision‑making to every shift.

The opportunity

Join easyJet’s Engineering and Maintenance team at Gatwick, carrying out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, rectifying defects and certifying completed work in line with approved maintenance documentation, company procedures and legislation.

You’ll use your licence and aircraft knowledge to support safe, efficient departures, while keeping the Duty Engineer or Maintenance Supervisor informed about work, risks and anything that could affect the operating programme.

“This role is all about sound engineering judgement and doing the basics brilliantly. We’re looking for someone who takes real ownership of safety and standards, communicates clearly and helps the whole shift deliver a safe, on‑time operation.”

The team & culture

You’ll be part of easyJet’s Engineering and Maintenance team, working closely with colleagues across the operation to maintain high aircraft performance standards. The environment is fast‑paced and practical, with teamwork, clear handovers and a strong focus on safe delivery.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll exercise your licence and approvals across scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, defect rectification and release‑to‑service activity, making sure work meets the required technical and legal standards.

You’ll review jobs and resources, set clear priorities for colleagues allocated to you and help channel effort towards safe, on‑time departures. When supervising others, you’ll protect workmanship standards and make sure the right tools are used.

You’ll keep maintenance records accurate and timely, check the certification and condition of replacement parts, and report technical delays, significant defects, incidents and other required events through the correct channels.

Strong handovers matter. You’ll record deferred defects, make sure required spares are ordered and leave clear verbal and documented information for the next shift.

Requirements of the Role

What we’re looking for

You must already hold a UK CAA Part‑66 B2 Licence with an A320 type rating. You will have up‑to‑date knowledge of relevant airworthiness legislation.

You will bring at least three years’ operational experience in a line maintenance environment, alongside a working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and confidence using IT‑based reporting and recording systems.

You communicate issues clearly to management, work effectively both independently and as part of a team, and stay focused on internal and external customers when operational pressure rises.

You’re flexible when deadlines or operational problems change the plan, and you’re comfortable challenging existing approaches and contributing to practical improvements.

What you’ll get

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

Diversity isn't a checkbox — it's how we fly

Different experiences and perspectives make stronger engineering teams. We want you to bring your judgement, your curiosity and your own way of solving problems, while sharing the same commitment to safety, quality and looking out for the people around you.

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.