Crew Training Technician

easyJet Airline Company PLC; Crawley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Private medical

25 days holiday

Holiday credit

Staff travel benefits

Flexible benefits

Job summary

easyJet operates a Crew Training Centre at London Gatwick and seeks a hands-on Crew Training Technician. Based on site, you will perform readiness checks, maintenance, inspections, fault-finding and repairs on a range of specialist training equipment across the training facilities.

This role combines technical ability with curiosity and practical problem solving to ensure safe, reliable equipment for every training session. Expect varied shifts and occasional travel to other training locations.

Qualifications

• Strong technical aptitude and experience troubleshooting equipment.
• Ability to read and follow technical manuals and diagrams.
• Organised and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance, inspections, testing and fault-finding on training equipment.
• Repair, refurbishment and component replacement to extend asset life.
• Maintain accurate safety and compliance records and support audits.
• Manage spare parts, supplier activity and maintenance spend; share knowledge within team.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Follow manuals

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Description

Description

London Gatwick | Full-time | Varied shift pattern

This role operates on a varied shift pattern to support a seven-day training operation. This will include some early and later shifts, with weekend working shared on a rotating basis. Occasional travel to other easyJet training locations will also be required.

Our crew training devices need to be safe, reliable and ready whenever training begins..

The opportunity

As a Crew Training Technician, you’ll provide the hands-on technical support that keeps our training facilities, devices and equipment operational. Based at our Crew Training Centre at London Gatwick, you’ll carry out readiness checks, planned maintenance, inspections, fault-finding and repairs across a wide range of specialist training equipment.

This is a practical role for someone who enjoys understanding how things work, finding the cause of problems and getting equipment back into service quickly and safely..

"We’re looking for someone who combines technical ability with curiosity, calm judgement and pride in their work. You’ll play a direct part in making sure our crews have safe, reliable equipment available for every training session."

Training Resources Manager, easyJet

The team & culture

You’ll join the Facilities, Devices and Equipment Team, working closely with instructors, subject matter experts, operational stakeholders, suppliers and training locations across the easyJet network.

It’s a hands‑on environment where priorities can change quickly. Clear communication, good judgement and a practical approach are essential to keeping training safe, effective and on schedule.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll coordinate and carry out planned maintenance, inspections, testing and fault-finding across Door Trainers, Cabin Emergency Evacuation Trainers, Customer Service Trainers, Over Wing Exit Trainers, evacuation slides and other specialist equipment.

You’ll keep devices operationally ready, respond quickly to technical issues and manage repairs, refurbishment, component replacement and upgrades to improve reliability and extend asset life.

You’ll maintain accurate technical, safety and compliance records, support audits and regulatory reviews, and track corrective actions through to completion.

You’ll also manage spare parts, supplier activity and maintenance spend, while providing day‑to‑day direction and sharing knowledge across the team.

Requirements of the Role

What we’re looking for

You’ll bring strong technical aptitude and experience troubleshooting, maintaining or overseeing mechanical and technical equipment. You can read and follow technical manuals and mechanical diagrams.

You’re organised, comfortable balancing several priorities in a fast‑paced operational setting and able to work independently while coordinating effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.

You communicate clearly, work well as part of a team and look for practical ways to improve equipment reliability, operational efficiency and the training experience.

What you’ll get

• > Competitive base salary + up to 20% bonus
• > Private medical insurance
• > 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• > Annual credit towards an easyJet holiday
• > Excellent staff travel benefits
• > Flexible benefits package including share schemes

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

The strongest technical teams bring together different experiences, perspectives and ways of solving problems. Whatever your background, if you care about safe, reliable training and enjoy making things work better, we want to hear from 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.

Business Area

Operations