Senior Crew Optimisation Officer

easyJet; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 20%

Pension 5%

Medical plan

Staff travel benefits

25 days annual leave

Holiday credit

Flexible benefits

Job summary

easyJet, based in the United Kingdom, is seeking a Senior Crew Optimisation Officer to deliver end-to-end crew pairing and roster optimisation outputs that are safe, legal and cost-efficient. You’ll lead complex analyses, support optimisation strategy, and guide fellow officers while aligning with regulatory and contractual requirements.

The role emphasises ownership, collaboration across Planning and Operations, and ongoing improvement of optimiser performance with IBS/Jeppesen tools.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in crew pairing and roster optimisation within an airline environment.
• Strong knowledge of EASA FTL, fatigue risk management and crew planning constraints.
• Experience using optimisation platforms such as IBS or Jeppesen.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly production of crew pairings and roster optimiser solutions, ensuring outputs are safe, legal and cost‑effective.
• Take ownership of complex pairing and roster scenarios, balancing operational and commercial outcomes.
• Oversee inputs, parameters and outputs, ensuring alignment with schedule and crew availability.
• Coordinate re-runs, scenario testing and refinement to improve output quality and resilience.
• Translate complex optimisation outputs into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders.
• Support testing, validation and implementation of system enhancements for live production.

Skills

Crew pairing

Rostering optimization

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Excel proficiency

Tools

IBS

Jeppesen

Job description

Intro

We are easyJet – a FTSE 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 significant experience in crew pairing and roster optimisation within an airline environment.


• Enjoy turning complex optimisation data into clear, practical insight that improves safety, efficiency, resilience and crew experience.


• Have strong knowledge of EASA FTL, fatigue risk management and crew planning constraints.


• Are confident using optimisation platforms such as IBS, Jeppesen or equivalent.


• Can be in our fantastic Luton head office 3 x per week.

The Team

Our Crew Optimisation team plays a key role in helping easyJet deliver safe, legal, robust and cost‑effective flying programmes across our network. Working closely with Planning, Rostering, Operations, Technology teams and external suppliers, the team develops high-quality crew pairing and roster optimisation solutions that balance operational performance, commercial outcomes, compliance and crew lifestyle.

The Role

As Senior Crew Optimisation Officer, you will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of high-quality crew pairing and roster optimisation solutions. You will make sure outputs are cost‑efficient, operationally robust and fully compliant with regulatory, contractual and company requirements.

This is a technical specialist role within the Crew Optimisation team. You will lead complex analysis, support optimisation strategy and act as a key link between operational delivery and system development. You will also support the wider team by providing guidance to Crew Optimisation Officers and deputising for the Crew Optimisation Manager when required.

In This Role, You Will

• Lead the monthly production of crew pairings and roster optimiser solutions, ensuring outputs are safe, legal and cost‑effective.


• Take ownership of complex or high‑impact pairing and roster scenarios, balancing operational and commercial outcomes.


• Oversee and validate optimiser inputs, parameters and outputs, ensuring alignment with schedule, crew availability and planning assumptions.


• Coordinate re‑runs, scenario testing and solution refinement to improve output quality and resilience.


• Conduct deep‑dive analysis of pairing and roster performance, identifying trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.


• Provide recommendations that enhance productivity, reduce cost and improve crew lifestyle balance, while considering fatigue and operational constraints.


• Translate complex optimisation outputs into clear, actionable insight for stakeholders.


• Act as a subject matter expert on pairing and roster optimisation tools, including systems such as IBS and Jeppesen.


• Support the testing, validation and implementation of system enhancements, ensuring readiness for live production.


• Work with external suppliers and internal technology teams to improve optimiser performance and outputs.


• Contribute to the development of new solver strategies, parameters and optimisation approaches.


• Act as a key point of contact for Crew Optimisation‑related queries across Planning, Rostering and Operations teams.


• Communicate optimisation decisions to senior stakeholders, including the rationale and trade‑offs behind recommendations.


• Ensure outputs comply with FTL regulations, industrial agreements and company policies.


• Maintain and improve handover quality standards, production processes, controls and documentation.


• Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives within pairing and roster production.


• Provide guidance, mentoring and support to Crew Optimisation Officers.


• Support onboarding and capability development within the team.


• Deputise for the Crew Optimisation Manager in meetings or decision‑making forums when required.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone with strong technical knowledge, excellent analytical capability and a proactive approach to solving complex operational problems. You will be comfortable working with detail, confident influencing stakeholders and motivated by finding better ways to deliver safe, efficient and resilient solutions.

You Will Bring

• Significant experience in crew pairing and roster optimisation within an airline environment.


• Strong knowledge of EASA FTL, fatigue risk management and crew planning constraints.


• Experience using optimisation platforms such as IBS, Jeppesen or equivalent.


• Advanced Excel and data analysis capability.


• Strong ability to interpret complex optimisation data and use it to support decision‑making.


• Understanding of optimisation logic, parameters and solver behaviour.


• A clear ownership and delivery focus, with the ability to manage priorities independently.


• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical detail into clear business insight.


• A proactive, solution‑focused mindset and a strong interest in continuous improvement.


• The ability to influence stakeholders across multiple teams.


• A collaborative approach, with the confidence to support and guide others.


• Emerging leadership capability and a willingness to contribute to team development.

What You’ll Get In Return

• Up to 20% maximum bonus.


• 5% pension contributions.


• Medical Cash Plan.


• Excellent staff travel benefits.


• 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.

Primary Location

United Kingdom‑London‑London Luton Airport

Organisation

Operations, Strategy and Planning

Schedule

Full‑time

Unposting Date

23/08/2026, 5:59:00 PM