Flight Planning Officer

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

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for Flight Planning Officers to join their dynamic team at the Integrated Control Centre in Luton. This full-time role offers the opportunity to manage the flight planning process, ensuring safety and compliance while delivering exceptional service to passengers and crew. With a focus on teamwork and community, you will thrive in an environment that values your expertise in airline meteorology, geographical awareness, and strong communication skills. Join a company that prioritizes your growth and well-being, offering competitive salaries and a range of benefits, including flexible perks and excellent staff travel opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Up to 20% bonus

5% pension

Life Assurance

Flexible benefits package

Excellent staff travel benefits

Qualifications

• High-level numeracy and literacy skills for data analysis.
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the flight planning process.
• Ensure safety and compliance while providing quality service.

Skills

Airline Meteorology

Geographical Awareness

Financial Acumen

Communication Skills

Numeracy Skills

Education

Relevant Degree or Equivalent

Job description

We like to think of ourselves as being a different place to work compared to other airlines. We’re fun, community driven, less formal, and from top to bottom we really look after each other. We also think it’s because of our ‘Orange Spirit’. That means working in teams that are positive, inclusive, united by purpose, ready to meet problems head-on, and that have your back. Whether you’re an industry veteran or just starting out, if you thrive in a team environment then we think we have the best around.

Efficiency is essential to our success and our Operations teams help get the best out of our frontline business to keep our customers moving in a safe and smooth way. We rely on them to have the right people, processes, and equipment in the right place, ready to go on time. We have more flying slots than any airline and with that scale comes opportunity – to progress quickly, diversify your career, and make a greater impact with your work.

In order to operate in such large numbers, we rely on the Flight Planning function which forms part of the Navigation Delivery Team within the Air Traffic Management structure within easyJet.

We are recruiting Flight Planning Officers to join us here at easyJet. Based in the Integrated Control Centre (ICC), the team has the primary responsibility for managing all aspects of the flight planning process, ensuring safety and compliance, whilst providing the customer with the highest possible quality of service, be it passengers or crew.

What you need to do this role

In this role, your day-to-day responsibilities will be enhanced by your expertise in Airline Meteorology and geographical awareness, as well as your strong financial and commercial acumen. Familiarity with the European Air Traffic Network and an understanding of safety and operational considerations within a dynamic, cost-focused business environment will further bolster your effectiveness.

To thrive in this position, you must possess high-level numeracy, literacy, and communication skills. These competencies will empower you to analyse complex data, comprehend technical information, and engage in effective communication with various stakeholders, ensuring your success in this dynamic and multifaceted role.

What you’ll get in return

> Competitive base salary
> Up to 20%a bonus
> 25 days holiday
> BAYE, SAYE & Performance share schemes
> 5% pension
> Life Assurance
> Flexible benefits package
> Excellent staff travel benefits

Location & Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, based in Luton, and will be an average of fourteen shifts per 28 days, the shifts will be 12 hours shifts, typically from 0630am-1830pm (Day shift) , or 1830pm-0630am (Nightshift).

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

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.

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