Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Calgary

WestJet; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night Shift Premium

Travel Privileges

Health Benefits

PPE Allowance

Uniform Allowance

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

WestJet in Calgary is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to contribute to the safe and efficient daily maintenance of our Boeing 737NG, 787, and Q400 fleets. As part of our team, you will perform hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and inspections while upholding WestJet's safety standards and core values in a fast-paced environment.

WestJet offers industry-leading wages and benefits including shift premiums, travel privileges, comprehensive health coverage, PPE and uniforms, and

Qualifications

• Requires valid Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineer license (M2 preferred).
• Minimum 2 years' experience and/or endorsed on Boeing 737 and/or 787 and/or Q400 or equivalent.
• Strong airframe, powerplant, and flight control experience.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on WestJet aircraft to ensure airworthiness.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with aircraft systems and components.
• Adhere to safety policies and standards, ensuring high levels of reliability and safety.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Safety-first

Education

Transport Canada AME license

M2 endorsement preferred

Job description

This position requires in-person collaboration up to five days a week. This arrangement is subject to change based on business requirements.

Why WestJet

Since our story took off in 1996, WestJet has strived to enrich the lives of everyone in our world; a career with us is no exception. We're proud to be one of Canada's most admired and respected corporate cultures and continuously aim for the highest standards of service and success.

Join us, this is where your career story takes off

Looking for the ideal aviation career? Join our highly skilled team as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer and contribute to the safe and efficient daily maintenance on our fleet of aircraft- Boeing 787, 737 NG, 737 MAX, and De Havilland Dash 8-400 (Q400). As an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with a dynamic team using your troubleshooting and problem-solving skills while making safety a top priority. As part of our team, you'll embody teamwork and integrity while upholding WestJet's core values.

WestJet offers industry leading wages and benefits. Here's why joining us is the ultimate choice

• ACA Premiums starting at 7%, increasing 1% every 3 years to a maximum of 12%
• Night Shift Premium of $2.00/hour
• 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)
• AOG Pay of 1.5 for duration of AOG trips (including non-working hours)
• 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
• Travel Privileges including standby and confirmed flights for you and a travel partner as well as companion passes and discounts on vacation packages
• Comprehensive, flexible Employee Benefits including 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)
• PPE Allowance, Tool Allowance and Uniform Allotment
• Profit Share and Owner's Performance Award
• A 5,5,4 rotation schedule consisting of day, afternoons and night shifts (shift bidding based on seniority)
• Technical Training and Career Advancement opportunities allow you to grow your career within our Technical Operations Department
• A fun and friendly culture with the opportunity to work alongside some of the best AME's in the industry

Are you ready for your next adventure? Ensure you meet the following requirements

• Valid Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineering License required (M2 preferred)
• Minimum 2 years' experience and/or endorsed on Boeing 737and/or 787 and/or Q400, or equivalent type of aircraftis preferred
• Proven technical aptitude with strong airframe, powerplant, and flight control experience required
• Legally entitled to work in Canada(must hold a Canadian