Fleet Engineer Team Leader - Airframe Systems

easyJet holidays; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary + up to 20% on

Private medical insurance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual travel credit with easyJet

Staff travel benefits

Flexible benefits package including+

Job summary

easyJet is seeking a Fleet Engineer Team Leader (Airframe Systems) to lead a small, experienced team focused on continued airworthiness and reliability across the fleet. You will balance leadership with hands-on technical oversight to ensure safety, availability and performance in a dynamic environment.

The role requires a degree in Aircraft Engineering or equivalent and experience with airworthiness regulations (EASA/UK Part M). Hybrid work is supported, with 60% office presence each month.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in aircraft engineering or related field.
• Proven experience leading a small Fleet Engineering team.
• Strong knowledge of airworthiness regulations and maintenance programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day team performance and priorities for the Fleet Engineering Team.
• Provide hands-on technical oversight for airframe systems and AOG/OOS events.
• Oversee airworthiness directives, service bulletins, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Airframe systems expertise

Team leadership

Regulatory knowledge (EASA/UK Part M/3

Education

Degree in Aircraft Engineering

Tools

AMOS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description - Fleet Engineer Team Leader - Airframe Systems (17409)

40 hours per week, Monday-Friday with occasional out of office calls.
We support hybrid working, and you’ll spend 60% of your time each month in the office.

You bring strong aircraft engineering expertise and the confidence to lead people, make sound technical decisions and keep continued airworthiness, reliability and delivery firmly on track.

The opportunity

Reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager, you’ll lead a small group of experienced Fleet Engineers responsible for the continued airworthiness of easyJet’s fleet, with a focus on Airframe Systems.

You’ll balance team leadership with hands-on technical oversight, helping maximise safety, reliability and value while supporting aircraft availability, system performance and innovative airframe systems projects.

“This role needs someone who can bring strong airframe systems expertise together with thoughtful team leadership. You’ll help the team set the right priorities, solve complex technical issues and keep safety and continued airworthiness at the centre of every decision.”
Fleet Engineering Team at easyJet

The team & culture

You’ll lead a small, experienced Fleet Engineering team and work cross-functionally with colleagues across the business. The environment is technical, collaborative and delivery-focused, with close relationships across internal departments, aircraft and equipment manufacturers, and Airworthiness Regulators.

You’ll have the space to develop your team, improve how work gets done and use your expertise to support better aircraft availability and system reliability.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll lead day-to-day team performance, delegate work, manage priorities and workloads, and identify development and training needs. You’ll also manage leave and attendance and contribute to future business planning for the team and department.

You’ll provide technical support for AOG and OOS events, troubleshooting complex airframe systems issues and developing procedures or work instructions that resolve repeat or long-term reliability concerns.

You’ll oversee assessment of Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins and other technical documentation, monitor Engineering Orders and work instructions, and help ensure the fleet remains compliant with regulatory requirements. You’ll also support reliability analysis, occurrence and audit follow-up, modification programmes, budgets and relationships with OEMs and industry partners.

What we’re looking for

You’ll have a recognised degree in an Aircraft Engineering discipline, an aircraft maintenance engineer’s licence, or equivalent relevant technical experience. Experience working with Airbus aircraft is a bonus , alongside experience leading and developing a team and supporting them with complex technical queries.

You’ll bring practical knowledge of EASA/UK Part M and Part CAMO, including competence in airworthiness regulations, systems, reliability control and Maintenance Programme development. You’ll also have experience managing collaborative development projects to fixed deadlines.

Clear communication matters, whether you’re troubleshooting with maintenance teams, presenting to stakeholders or representing easyJet at OEM and industry meetings. You’ll be comfortable with Microsoft Office, motivated by continuous improvement and adaptable to change. Experience of Airbus Single Aisle aircraft systems and AMOS or a similar MRO system is desirable.

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 best engineering decisions come from teams that bring different experiences, perspectives and ways of thinking. We want you to feel able to contribute, challenge constructively and help build an environment where people can do their best work safely and confidently.

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.