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Aviation Security Specialist (16563)

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.

• Have at least two years’ experience within an airline, airport, ground handling or in-flight supplier environment
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, safety-critical operational environment
• Have a meticulous approach, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently

The Security Team is a multi-disciplinary group of professionals responsible for ensuring our security operation procedures reduce the opportunity for unlawful interference to our aircraft and harm to our staff and passengers across the entire easyJet entity, including Group Operation Services (GOS) and easyJet Certificated Organisations in the UK, EU and Switzerland.

Formed of both Corporate and Aviation Security elements, we work closely to reduce vulnerability from security-related risks by implementing measures to protect the company and ensuring an effective and efficient support service to our people.

As an Aviation Security Specialist, you will directly support the Aviation Security Manager – Regulations & Compliance, and the Head of Aviation Security in the delivery of aviation security compliance and support activities for the easyJet group. You will conduct compliance inspections, testing and surveys, support covert test regimes, analyze compliance data, and contribute to security-related projects. You’ll also liaise with national and international authorities, airports, and government agencies, ensuring easyJet’s security standards are upheld across our network.

• At least two years’ experience in an airline, airport, ground handling or in-flight supplier environment
• Good knowledge of aviation security legislation and regulations (UK, EU, ICAO desirable); Must be confident in delivering timely AVSEC Inspection reports for management review.
• Experience implementing security requirements in a safety‑critical operational environment
• Ability to complete compliance activities in diverse cultural environments
• Discretion and ability to manage sensitive or classified security information
• Flexibility to work varied hours, including early mornings, nights, or weekends, when required to support operational inspections or unannounced testing.
• Unrestricted ability to travel across the UK, EU, and associated easyJet operational areas, including last‑minute travel
• Ability to meet UK vetting requirements. Enhanced background check and National Security Vetting (CTC) must have been resident in the UK for the last 3 years.
• Good Microsoft Office skills and report writing ability
• Proven ability to work calmly under pressure
• Experience of auditing and compliance is desirable

• Competitive base salary
• Up to 20% maximum bonus
• 25 days holiday plus bank holiday
• BAYE, SAYE & Performance share schemes
• 5% pension contributions
• Medical Cash Plan
• Flexible benefits package
• Excellent staff travel benefits
• Annual credit towards an easyJet holiday
• Various flexible benefits and extras
• Life Assurance

This full‑time role will be based in Luton, and will be 40 hours per week, with an expected monthly travel of up to 40%.

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.

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