Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

WestJet

Perform exceptional maintenance on our fleet to keep our aircraft safe and reliable.

Who you are

If you are passionate about aviation, work well in a team and in a fast-paced environment, like hands on work, have exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, we’d love to have you join the team.

What you'll do

• As a member of the Technical Operations team, you will perform daily maintenance on our fleet of aircraft while making safety a top priority.

• Locations

• Calgary, Abbotsford, Edmonton, Halifax, Hamilton, Kelowna, Montreal, Ottawa, Regina, Saskatoon, Toronto, Winnipeg, Vancouver, Victoria

• What we're looking for

• Technical Operations role requirements

To be an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer or Avionics Technician at WestJet, you must:

• Hold a Transport Canada license (AME – M2) (AVT – E License)

• Be flexible to work shift work, night shifts and overtime

• Be able to travel for base coverage and possible AOG trips

• Be able to obtain a driver’s airside license, AVOP, & airport-restricted area pass

• Complete and pass a criminal background check

• Complete and pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening test

• Complete and pass a functional physical assessment

• If successful, all new Technical Operations employees will be required to spend their first week at the WestJet Calgary campus for onboarding and training. Travel and accommodations will be provided.

• Compensation and benefits

• Technical Operations compensation and benefits

We have a fun and friendly culture where we work together to win! As a member of the Technical Operations team, here's why joining us is the ultimate choice:

• Industry leading wages

• Aircraft Certification Authority (ACA) premiums starting at 7 per cent, increasing 1 per cent every 3 years to a maximum of 11 per cent

• Night shift premium of $1.50/hour, and fuel tank entry premium of $7.00/hour

• Overtime pay of 1.5 for the initial 8 hours of overtime and 1.75 for time beyond the initial 8 hours (within a pay period)

• Aircraft on ground (AOG) pay of 1.5 for duration of AOG trips (including non-working hours)

• Personal protective equipment (PPE) allowance, tool allowance and uniform allotment

• A 5,5,4 rotation schedule consisting of day, afternoons and night shifts (shift bidding based on seniority)

• Technical training and career advancement opportunities, allowing you to grow your career within our Technical Operations Department

• The opportunity to work alongside some of the best AMEs in the industry

• We also offer a competitive total compensation and flexible benefit package, including the WestJet Savings Plan, owner’s performance award, profit share, and flight privileges.

• Our WestJet Savings Plan includes a company match of 20% with options to contribute to an RRSP, TFSA or Cash Savings Plan, providing flexibility and choice based on employees’ individual investing goals

• Primary and extended health coverage, prescriptions, dental and vision care, basic life insurance and ADD, STD and LTD coverage (additional options available for enhanced coverage)

• Flight privileges including standby and confirmed flights for you and a travel partner as well as companion passes and discounts on vacation packages

• Career paths

• We want to see each and every employee reach their full potential

Here are just some of the Technical Operations career path opportunities you can pursue at WestJet:

• Maintenance control

• Quality assurance

• Operations management

• Line maintenance management

• Fleet engineering

• Maintenance planning

• Safety and reliability

• Powerplant engineering

• Technical training

• Each employee’s career path is unique, and we cannot guarantee timing for growth opportunities. We encourage development and growth, and your leader will support you with your path.