Lead Liaison Engineer

easyJet Airline Company PLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Lead Liaison Engineer to enhance operational excellence in aircraft maintenance. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the integration of contracted maintenance operations, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Your leadership will be vital in fostering strong partnerships with maintenance providers across Europe. This role offers a competitive salary, a generous bonus structure, and the opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. If you thrive in high-responsibility roles and have a passion for operational excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive Base Salary

Up to 20% Bonus

25 Days Annual Leave

Flexible Benefits Package

Excellent Staff Travel Benefits

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience in Aircraft Line and/or Base Maintenance.
• Sound understanding of EASA regulations and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Support the Line Maintenance Manager and lead performance oversight.
• Ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement across the network.

Skills

Leadership in Aircraft Maintenance

EASA Part M and Part 145 Regulations

Contract Management

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

IT Literacy (Microsoft Office, AMOS)

Continuous Improvement Mindset

Relationship Building

Second Language (Advantage)

Tools

Microsoft Office

AMOS

Job description

Job Description - Lead Liaison Engineer (15931)

Job Description

Description

We are easyJet – a FTSE-100 listed, £multi-billion low-cost airline that serves tens of millions of customers every single year. If you’re reading this, you have probably already been an easyJet customer, and you’ll know that there is no more iconic (or Orange!) travel brand in Europe.

We fly more than 1,000 routes, connecting 35 countries across Europe, and employ more than 18,000 colleagues. We’re on a mission to make low-cost travel easy – and whatever your role here, you’ll connect millions of people to what they love using Europe’s best airline network, great value fares, and friendly service.

At easyJet, keeping our fleet moving safely and efficiently is what we do best — and our Engineering & Maintenance team is at the heart of that mission. As our Lead Liaison Engineer, you’ll step into a pivotal leadership role, acting as a key link between easyJet and our contracted Line and Light Base Maintenance Providers across the network.

In this unique role, you’ll not only retain all responsibilities of a Liaison Engineer, but also act as deputy to the Line Maintenance Manager. Supporting network-wide performance, leading on new initiatives, and ensuring that our outsourced maintenance operations deliver to the highest standards. You’ll play a key role in building strong partnerships with our providers, helping us deliver safe, timely, and cost-effective maintenance across Europe.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for operational excellence, who thrives in a fast-paced, high responsibility environment and who’s ready to help drive easyJet’s engineering operation to the next level.

Your Mission:

As Lead Liaison Engineer, you’ll ensure the seamless integration of our contracted Line and Light Base Maintenance operations with easyJet’s internal processes. Through strategic oversight, on-site representation, and proactive improvement initiatives, you’ll drive operational effectiveness and champion continuous improvement across the network.

What Your Day Will Look Like:

· Act as Deputy: Support the Line Maintenance Manager and represent the team in management meetings and decision-making forums.

· Lead Performance Oversight: Monitor maintenance providers across the network, reviewing KPIs and driving improvements where needed.

· Site Representation: Attend contracted facilities across Europe as easyJet’s on-site Technical Representative.

· Ensure Compliance: Keep interface documents up to date and ensure maintenance partners are aligned with the latest procedures and airworthiness information.

· Audit & Training: Support start-up audits and initial training at new contracted stations.

· Drive Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives for better processes, training plans, and performance monitoring tools.

· Project & Resource Coordination: Help manage manpower and equipment allocation to meet both planned and AOG maintenance demands.

· Support Contract Management: Participate in contract reviews and foster collaborative relationships with providers to maximise operational and commercial benefits.

· Commercial Oversight: Track commercial activities and assist with invoice review.

· Collaborate with MOC: Ensure AOG recoveries are supported by effective provider communication and local capability guidance.

· Champion Health & Safety: Ensure a safe working environment across all touchpoints.

· Contribute to Strategic Projects: Support cross-departmental projects as needed.

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

· Strong leadership experience in Aircraft Line and/or Base Maintenance.

· Sound understanding of EASA Part M and Part 145 regulations.

· Experience managing third-party maintenance contracts.

· Excellent organisational and communication skills.

· High level of IT literacy, especially in Microsoft Office and AMOS.

· A passion for continuous improvement and a proactive mindset.

· Ability to build strong relationships and influence external partners.

· A second language is an advantage, but not essential.

Requirements of the Role

What You’ll Get in Return:

· Competitive base salary

· Up to 20% bonus

· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

· BAYE, SAYE & Performance share schemes

· Flexible benefits package

· Excellent staff travel benefits

Location & Hours of Work:

This is a full-time role, based at easyJet’s Luton HQ, working 40 hours per week. Due to the nature of the role, significant travel across Europe is required.

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.

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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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