Deputy Duty Engineer

Deputy Duty Engineer - NCLAs a Deputy Duty Engineer, you will play a key role in easyJet's Line Maintenance team, supporting the Duty Engineer in overseeing operational and planned maintenance activities. When needed, you will step in to ensure smooth operations and deliver a top-tier maintenance service that upholds the highest standards of safety and operational excellence. With safety as easyJet's top priority, you will ensure that all in-house maintenance activities meet regulatory requirements and align with easyJet's leading safety and technical standards.What you'll be doing:In this role, you will deputise for the Duty Engineer during leave periods or as needed, supporting team management to drive performance and engagement. You will use your license/approval to accomplish scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, recording and issuing certificates of release for completed work according to company and customer standards. You'll review work and resources, advise the Duty Engineer on any potential service disruptions, set task priorities, complete documentation, inspect replacement parts, and maintain quality standards when supervising others. Additional responsibilities include compiling delay reports, maintaining equipment and facilities, assisting with departures, taking shift handovers, and ensuring all tasks and deferred defects are documented and carried forward as needed.What you'll need to do the role:The ideal candidate will have relevant operational experience in an engineering and maintenance environment, with supervisory skills preferred. Holding an EASA Part 66 B1 or B2 license (or equivalent) with company aircraft authorisation is essential, along with up-to-date knowledge of airworthiness legislation. A minimum of 5 years of line maintenance experience is preferred. Strong communication skills, a high degree of customer focus, and the ability to work effectively both independently and within a team at all levels are crucial. Flexibility to meet deadlines, adaptability to operational changes, and a commitment to continuous improvement are highly valued. Candidates should also have a solid understanding of Health and Safety legislation and demonstrate IT proficiency.Requirements of the RoleWhat you'll get in return> Competitive base salary> Up to 20% bonus> 25 days holiday> BAYE, SAYE & Performance share schemes> 7% pension> Life Assurance> Flexible benefits package> Excellent staff travel benefitsLocation & Hours of WorkThis full-time role will be based in Newcastle working a NNNN 10.75-hour shift. Shift pattern will 4x4About easyJetReady 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.ApplyComplete 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.