Senior Fleet Planning and Procurement Manager

Kardow; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30% bonus

Staff travel benefits

Pension 7%

Job summary

easyJet is seeking a senior leader to shape fleet planning and procurement for over 360 aircraft across its three airlines. You will partner with the Head of Fleet Planning and Procurement to strengthen governance and communication of fleet decisions.

You’ll build long-term plans, analyse acquisition and financing options, and influence capital allocation, supplier engagement and lifecycle management. The role requires energy, attention to detail, and the ability to bring people together to

Qualifications

• Significant airline fleet planning experience.
• Strong financial modelling skills.
• Advanced Excel capability.
• Ability to lead cross-functional work through ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain fleet plans and scenarios balancing utilisation, capex and value.
• Lead analysis of aircraft and engine acquisition, financing, leasing, operation and disposal opportunities, translating evidence into business cases and recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Modernise planning methods, tools and governance, using automation, optimisation and AI-enabled decision support where they add value.

Skills

Airline fleet planning

Financial modelling

Advanced Excel

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical thinking

Job description

Luton | Full-time | Hybrid

30% bonus

• 7% pension
• Staff travel benefits

We support hybrid working, and you’ll spend 60% of your time each month in the office.

You turn complex fleet choices into clear, commercially smart decisions.

You bring deep airline fleet planning experience, analytical rigour and the confidence to challenge assumptions. If you want to shape how a major European airline plans, sources and manages its aircraft and engines, this is your opportunity.

The opportunity

Fleet Planning and Procurement sits at the heart of easyJet’s long-term commercial strategy. This senior role will help shape short, medium and long-term fleet plans for more than 360 aircraft across easyJet’s three airlines.

Working closely with the Head of Fleet Planning and Procurement, you’ll strengthen how fleet decisions are analysed, governed and communicated. Your work will influence fleet strategy, capital allocation, supplier engagement and the management of aircraft and engine value throughout their lifecycle.

“This new and exciting role is perfect for someone with demonstrated experience in airline fleet planning and strategic thinking, with a desire to be at the forefront of the team's advice to the senior management and easyJet's decision making. It requires someone with energy, drive, attention to detail, and the ability both to bring people together and grapple with highly complex and sometimes competing requirements. In this role you will have the scope to improve both our decisions and the way we make them.” Head of Fleet Planning & Procurement

The team & culture

You’ll join a lean, high-impact team that works across Strategy, Network, Finance, Flight Operations and Engineering & Maintenance. The team also leads strategic relationships with major aerospace suppliers, supporting sourcing, negotiation and long-term contract management.

The work is visible, fast-moving and commercially significant. You’ll be part of a team that values curiosity, evidence and constructive challenge, with the shared goal of making strong fleet decisions for the airline.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll develop and maintain fleet plans and build scenarios that balance utilisation, operational performance, capital deployment and long-term value.

You’ll lead analysis of aircraft and engine acquisition, financing, leasing, operation and disposal opportunities, translating complex evidence into clear business cases and recommendations for senior stakeholders.

You’ll modernise planning methods, tools and governance, using automation, optimisation and AI-enabled decision support where they add value. You’ll also improve documentation, consistency and the quality of assumptions behind key decisions.

What We’re Looking For

You’ll bring significant airline fleet planning experience and a strong understanding of the financial, operational and technical factors that shape fleet decisions, including lifecycle economics, ownership structures and long-term asset value.

You’re an intellectually curious, commercially minded problem solver with strong financial modelling skills, advanced Excel capability and the judgement to produce accurate, evidence-based recommendations.

You communicate complex analysis clearly, build credibility with senior stakeholders and can lead cross-functional work through ambiguity. Experience improving processes or introducing new analytical, technology or data-led approaches will be highly valuable.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive base salary + up to 20% bonus
• 7% employer pension contribution
• Private medical insurance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Annual credit towards an easyJet holiday
• Excellent staff travel benefits
• Flexible benefits package including share schemes

Diversity Isn't a Checkbox - It's How We Fly

Better fleet decisions come from people who bring different experiences, perspectives and ways of thinking. We want you to challenge ideas, ask thoughtful questions and contribute your point of view, whoever you are and whatever your background.

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.