Flight Planning Officer - FTC in Luton

We are easyJet – a FTSE-100 listed, £multi-billion low-cost airline that serves tens of millions of customers every single year. 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.

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Read on if you:

• Have experience in flight planning or a related discipline
• Enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where safety and efficiency are key
• Can work flexibly across day and night shifts in a 24/7 operational setting

The Team

The Flight Planning team is a vital part of our Air Traffic Management function within the easyJet Network Control Team. Based in the Integrated Control Centre, you’ll be at the heart of our operation, ensuring every flight plan meets the highest standards of safety, compliance and service for both passengers and crew.

The Role

As a Flight Planning Officer, you’ll deliver safe and efficient Operational Flight Plans, always adhering to company procedures and policies. You’ll play a key role in improving on time performance by avoiding slot restrictions and adverse weather, and by finding solutions when external factors impact air traffic management. You’ll maximise flight plan efficiency to deliver cost savings, maintain situational awareness, and respond to operational conditions as needed.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring all flight plans are safe, efficient and consistent with our business model
• Managing LIDO in the production of Operational Flight Plans
• Analysing and correcting flight plan errors, working closely with the Navigation Team
• Monitoring ATFM regulations and en-route weather, taking action to minimise operational impact
• Reducing delays and improving efficiencies during both normal and disrupted operations
• Amending flight plans in response to Flight Crew requests
• Mentoring new Flight Planning Officers and deputising for the Senior Flight Planning Officer when required
• Delivering functional projects and capturing performance data to meet departmental KPIs
• Promoting a strong safety culture through accurate incident reporting

What we’re looking for:

• Experience within flight planning or a related discipline is an advantage
• General knowledge of Operational Flight Plans
• Good understanding of aviation meteorology and geographical awareness
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with potential leadership qualities
• Ability to work flexibly under pressure and adapt to changing timescales
• High level of PC literacy; experience with company systems is an advantage
• Good technical knowledge of the European Air Traffic Network
• Willingness to take on additional tasks and duties

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 is based at Luton, working an average of fourteen 12-hour shifts per 28 days, including both day and night shifts.

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 ma.recruitment@easyjet.com. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure accessibility and accommodation.