We are easyJet – a FTSE 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.
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READ ON IF YOU
> Have strategic analytical experience and a passion for understanding detail, extracting data, and enabling trade-off discussions
> Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where you can drive operational performance and continuous improvement
> Can be in our Luton head office 3 x per week
THE TEAM
The Operational Planning Optimisation team plays a pivotal role within our wider Operational Planning function, driving the intelligence and innovation that shape our future flight programme. As part of this team, you will collaborate closely with our Optimisation Manager to help design a commercial flight schedule that is not only commercially compelling, but also safe, resilient, and operationally exceptional.
Through advanced simulation, modelling, and cross‑functional collaboration, you’ll connect commercial ambition with operational reality—bringing together experts from across the business to create schedules that enable our people and aircraft to perform at their best.
In this role, you will be at the heart of future‑focused decision‑making, leading the coordination of upcoming schedule activities and ensuring we deliver a programme that is easy and reliable for our customers.
THE ROLE
As an Operational Planning Optimisation Analyst, you’ll use a variety of analytical tools to collate and verify future schedules against operational parameters. You’ll model and calibrate future performance to ensure operational resilience, working closely with operational and commercial stakeholders to achieve the right balance between performance and commerciality. You’ll conduct research and development on concepts and initiatives to drive continuous improvement.
> Model and calibrate future performance to ensure operational resilience, including identifying impactful trends, firebreak volumes, and standby aircraft volumes
> Monitor in-season performance to identify emerging trends and link to future operations schedule parameters
> Research and develop operational initiatives and activities to ensure continuous improvement
> Drive ad‑hoc sprints that identify opportunities, propose solutions, and challenge current working assumptions across operations Drive trade‑off discussions between Commercial and Operations to support balanced, data‑driven decision‑making
What We’re Looking For
> Strategic analytical experience with a passion for detail and data-driven decision making
> Degree or post graduate qualification in a numerical or analytical subject, or equivalent business experience
> Meticulous attention to detail in all tasks undertaken
> Good working knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Office suite
> Experience in using MS SQL Studio, Python and Tableau
> Ability to use data modelling to drive business initiatives and improve operational performance
> Experience in Pairings Optimisation and OTP forecasting tool is desirable
> Ownership and Delivery: focused on results, working to targets, reviewing progress and adapting plans
> Customer and Shareholder Value: understands customer needs and prioritises safety
> Business Performance: understands business and external environment, is cost conscious and considers long-term implications
> Building Relationships: communicates confidently, builds positive relationships, and supports team goals
> Innovation and Change: open to new ways of working, views change as opportunity, comfortable in a dynamic environment
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 plus bank holidays
> Annual credit towards an easyJet holiday
> Various 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 ma.recruitment@easyjet.com. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure accessibility and accommodation
Business Area
Operations
Primary Location
United Kingdom-London-London Luton Airport
Organisation
Operations Performance & Planning
Schedule
Full-time
Unposting Date
16/04/2026, 11:59:00 PM
