Readiness and Training Specialist

easyJet Airline Company PLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading low-cost airline in the UK seeks a Readiness and Training Specialist to support ground operations training and compliance activities. The role requires 2-4 years of experience in aviation training or safety and involves facilitating training, monitoring compliance, and supporting operational readiness across the airline's network. This full-time role offers hybrid working options, a bonus, and generous leave allowances.

Benefits

Up to 20% maximum bonus

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Annual credit towards holiday

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• 2-4 years' experience in ground operations, safety, or operational training in aviation.
• Understanding of operational readiness and airport environments.
• Experience delivering or coordinating training in a safety-critical industry.

Responsibilities

• Support and deliver ground operations training activities.
• Facilitate initial, recurrent, and refresher training for teams.
• Ensure compliance and record-keeping for training standards.

Skills

Ground operations experience

Training delivery

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving mindset

Job description

Job Description - Readiness and Training Specialist (16533)

Job Description

Readiness and Training Specialist

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 1,207 routes, connecting 38 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.

What makes us easyJet? Our Promise Behaviours - we are Safe, Bold, Welcoming and Challenging. Four Behaviours. One Spirit. One easyJet.

Read on if you

• Have 2-4 years’ experience in ground operations, safety, or operational training in aviation
• Enjoy delivering training, supporting operational readiness, and collaborating across teams
• Can be in our fantastic Luton head office 3 x per week

The Team

You’ll join our Quality, Safety & Improvements Team, part of the central Ground Operations function. This team sets the policies and procedures for safety, readiness, compliance, training, and continuous improvement, supporting a safe and on-time operation.

The Role

As Readiness and Training Specialist, you’ll support and deliver ground operations training and readiness activities across the easyJet network. Reporting to the Head of Safety, Quality and Improvement, you’ll ensure Ground Ops delivery teams and third-party handlers are well-prepared through effective training programmes, station readiness support, and proactive seasonal planning. You’ll contribute to winter operations preparedness and monitor wildlife management practices at airports, ensuring alignment with safety standards and regulatory expectations.

Key accountabilities include:

• Facilitating and supporting delivery of initial, recurrent, and refresher training for ground operations teams and partner handlers
• Assisting in the development, review, and continuous improvement of training content in line with regulatory, safety, and operational needs
• Monitoring training compliance and record-keeping, ensuring accurate tracking via learning management systems
• Supporting audits and assurance checks related to training standards and documentation
• Supporting operational readiness for new stations, projects, or major seasonal changes by coordinating assessments, onboarding, and training delivery
• Overseeing readiness status for the Ground Operations Network and supporting the AOCMs to ensure robust planning and documentation
• Assisting in risk assessment processes for station or handler changes, feeding into management reporting and decision making
• Ensuring airports have up-to-date emergency response and business continuity plans
• Overseeing winter operations readiness checks and supporting coordination with airport authorities and service providers
• Reviewing and escalating gaps in infrastructure, de-icing capacity, and snow/ice removal plans

Requirements of the Role

What we’re looking for

• 2–4 years’ experience in ground operations, safety, or operational training in aviation
• Understanding of operational readiness, airport environments, and seasonal risk factors
• Experience delivering or coordinating training, ideally in a regulated or safety-critical industry
• Awareness of winter operations and bird/wildlife hazard management best practices (ICAO, UK CAA guidance preferred)
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with attention to detail and ability to follow process
• Comfortable with travel across easyJet’s network for station support, training delivery, and audits
• Self‑motivated team player with a proactive, solution‑focused mindset

What you’ll get in return

• Up to 20% maximum bonus
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• Annual credit towards an easyJet holiday
• Various flexible benefits and extras

Practicalities

This full-time role will be based in Luton and will be 40 hours per week. We support hybrid working and we spend 60% of our time per month in the office.

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

Ground Operations

Primary Location