Maintenance Control Engineer

Jet2careers; Yeadon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK leisure airline is seeking a skilled Maintenance Control Engineer at Leeds Bradford Airport. You will manage maintenance activities, ensuring operational efficiency and safety. The ideal candidate should possess a CAA/EASA B1 Licence, with strong technical expertise and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include coordinating technical assistance, initiating corrective actions for delays, and ensuring planned maintenance is completed timely. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Annual Pay Review

Generous Discretionary Profit Share Scheme

29 Days Holiday Per Annum

Colleague Discounts

3x Salary Life Assurance

Fantastic Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in aviation maintenance and planning activities.
• Current approvals on B737 and/or A320 aircraft are desirable.
• Ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate technical assistance and spares.
• Initiate corrective actions for delays and AOG situations.
• Ensure planned maintenance is completed as scheduled.
• Monitor fleet technical status and respond effectively to challenges.

Skills

Strong technical expertise

Excellent organisational skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proactive mindset

Problem-solving capabilities

Education

CAA/EASA B1 Licence

Job description

Maintenance Control Engineer

Location: Leeds Bradford Airportp>

Hours: 42 hours per week (shift pattern, following completion of training)

Are you a highly skilled and organiser Maintenance Control Engineer with a passion for aviation and operational excellence? Join our Engineering team at Leeds Bradford Airport, where you’ll play a crucial role in keeping our fleet operating safely, efficiently, and on time. Reporting to the General Manager – Maintenance Control, you’ll take responsibility for the control and coordination of maintenance activities across all operational aircraft in the Jet2.com fleet, directly supporting our industry-leading On Time Performance targets.

About Us

Jet2.com is one of the UK’s leading leisure airlines, committed to delivering a consistently high-quality service to our customers. We’re proud of our award-winning, friendly culture, dynamic working environment, and focus on operational excellence — all while helping millions of customers enjoy unforgettable holidays.

Why Join Jet2.com?

Alongside a competitive salary and fantastic career development opportunities, we offer our valued colleagues a comprehensive range of benefits.

Financial Rewards

• Contributory Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our contributory pension plan.
• Annual Pay Review: Stay rewarded with yearly salary reviews.
• Generous Discretionary Profit Share Scheme: Share in our success with our profit-sharing programme.

Work-Life Balance

• 29 Days Holiday Per Annum: Enjoy ample time off to recharge and relax.
• Colleague Discounts: Save on flights with Jet2.com, holidays with Jet2Holidays, and more!

Peace of Mind

• 3x Salary Life Assurance: Benefit from financial security with our life assurance plan.
• Fantastic Career Development Opportunities: Advance your career with us through numerous growth prospects.

What will you do in the role?

As a Maintenance Control Engineer, you’ll provide a central point of contact for Engineers and Aircrew, maintaining full visibility of the technical status of our fleet. You’ll also be responsible for managing and minimising operational disruption caused by technical issues. Key responsibilities include:

• Initiating corrective actions for delays and Aircraft on Ground (AOG) situations, ensuring prompt rectification and minimal disruption
• Acting as a key link between Engineers and Operational Teams, coordinating technical assistance and spares
• Issuing Line Maintenance Work Requests and assessing workforce requirements
• Ensuring planned maintenance is completed as scheduled
• Monitoring fleet technical status and responding effectively to emerging operational challenges

What do we need from you?

To be successful in this role, you’ll bring strong technical expertise alongside excellent organisational and communication skills. We’re looking for someone who can work proactively in a fast‑paced, operational environment. You will ideally have:

• CAA/EASA B1 Licence, with current approvals on B737 and/or A320 aircraft (desirable)
• Strong experience in aviation maintenance and planning activities
• A proactive mindset with proven problem‑solving capabilities
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to liaise across all levels of the business
• Proven stakeholder management experience, working with both internal and external customers

Join Us

Join our exciting, forward‑thinking team and be part of a dynamic business. At Jet2.com, we operate scheduled leisure flights from our 14 UK bases to stunning holiday destinations across the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands, and Europe’s most captivating cities. Help us create memorable holiday experiences for our valued customers with Jet2.com and Jet2holidays.