Component Repairs & Warranty Team Leader

easyJet Airline Company PLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major low-cost airline in Europe is looking for a Component Repairs & Warranty Team Leader in Luton. The role involves overseeing the component repair and warranty process, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enhancing supplier performance. Ideal candidates will have experience leading teams in aviation and a strong grasp of aviation regulations. The position offers a full-time schedule with hybrid working options and a benefits package including private medical insurance and travel perks.

Benefits

Up to 20% maximum bonus

Private medical insurance

7% pension contributions

Excellent staff travel benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual credit towards an easyJet holiday

Flexible benefits and extras

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading teams in aviation or aerospace.
• Strong background in component repairs and warranty management.
• Solid understanding of aviation regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead component repair process and warranty activity.
• Manage repair orders with approved suppliers.
• Oversee performance costs and turnaround times.

Skills

Leadership in fast-paced environment

Commercial awareness

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Aviation regulations knowledge

Tools

AMOS

Skywise

Job description

Job Description - Component Repairs & Warranty Team Leader (16625)

Component Repairs & Warranty Team Leader ( 16625 )

Component Repairs & Warranty Team Leader

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 experience leading teams in a fast paced airline or aerospace environment
• Enjoy solving complex technical and commercial challenges that directly impact aircraft availability
• Thrive when balancing cost control quality and operational performance
• Can be in our Luton based office 3 x per week

The Team

There are over three million parts that make up an easyJet Airbus A320 aircraft and when just one of them isn’t available the impact is immediate. Our Engineering and Maintenance Supply Chain team plays a critical role in keeping our aircraft flying safely and on time.

Handling more than 500,000 parts transactions a year and managing over $250m worth of aircraft components across Europe this team operates in a high intensity environment where pace precision and collaboration really matter. It’s a team of motivated specialists who take pride in delivering results that keep our operation moving.

The Role

This is a newly created and exciting opportunity to lead our Component Repairs and Warranty Specialists within the Engineering and Maintenance Supply Chain.

Reporting into the Component Repairs and Warranty Manager you’ll lead the end to end component repair process and warranty activity. From managing repair orders with approved suppliers to overseeing shop performance costs and turnaround times you’ll ensure everything runs smoothly efficiently and in line with regulatory requirements.

You’ll also play a key role in warranty and insurance claim management coordinating evidence submissions and supporting investigations while making sure our systems always reflect accurate real time information.

This is a role where your leadership and technical expertise will directly support aircraft availability supplier performance and cost control across the network.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for an experienced people leader who is confident operating in a technical and fast paced airline or aerospace environment. You’ll bring a balance of commercial awareness operational focus and collaborative leadership.

Key experience and capabilities include

• Proven experience leading or guiding teams in a high pressure aviation or aerospace setting
• Strong background in component repairs CRO activity and warranty or guarantee management
• Solid understanding of aviation regulations including Part 145 Part M CAMO and Part 21
• Experience working with repair contracts supplier performance and turnaround management
• Confident using AMOS and Skywise systems with strong data accuracy and attention to detail
• Comfortable interpreting technical documentation and coordinating decisions with engineering stakeholders
• A problem solving mindset with strong communication influencing and analytical skills
• You’ll be someone who enjoys developing others building strong relationships and continuously improving how things are done.

What you’ll get in return

• Up to 20% maximum bonus
• Private medical insurance
• 7% pension contributions
• Excellent staff travel benefits
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual credit towards an easyJet holiday
• A wide range of 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.

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