Ground Ops CI Lead: Turnaround & Safety Excellence

easyJet Airline Company PLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading low-cost airline is seeking a Continuous Improvement & Process Manager to oversee strategic improvements in ground operations. The role demands over 5 years of experience in aviation operations and a deep understanding of aircraft turnaround processes. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to drive safety and efficiency across the network, leading improvement initiatives and managing key performance metrics. This full-time position is based in Luton, with a hybrid working model that supports both office and remote work.

Benefits

Up to 20% maximum bonus

25 days of annual leave + bank holidays

Annual credit towards an easyJet holiday

Various flexible benefits and extras

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in aviation operations, ground handling, or continuous improvement leadership roles.
• Deep understanding of ramp operations and turnaround processes.
• Strong commercial awareness and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of improvement initiatives across ground operations.
• Drive safety performance improvement plans.
• Collaborate with Ground Ops teams to align with scheduling goals.

Skills

Aviation operations experience

Operational excellence

Safety improvement expertise

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

A leading low-cost airline is seeking a Continuous Improvement & Process Manager to oversee strategic improvements in ground operations. The role demands over 5 years of experience in aviation operations and a deep understanding of aircraft turnaround processes. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to drive safety and efficiency across the network, leading improvement initiatives and managing key performance metrics. This full-time position is based in Luton, with a hybrid working model that supports both office and remote work.