Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Yellowknife

WestJet Group; Yellowknife; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ACA Premiums

Night Shift Premium

Travel Privileges

Career Development

Job summary

WestJet is hiring an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to perform daily maintenance on our fleet, including Boeing 787, 737 NG/MAX, and Q400 aircraft. You will troubleshoot and repair safety‑critical systems, ensuring safe, compliant operations.

We require a TC AME licence (M2 preferred) and a minimum of 2 years’ experience on listed aircraft. Eligibility to work in Canada is essential; willingness to work shift patterns is expected.

Qualifications

• Valid Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Licence (M2 preferred).
• Minimum 2 years’ experience on 737, 737NG/ MAX, 787 and/or Q400 (or equivalent).
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance and troubleshoot safety‑critical systems on WestJet’s fleet.
• Work in a fast paced environment ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and procedures.
• Collaborate with team to support on‑time reliable operations.

Skills

Airframe experience

Powerplant experience

Flight control experience

Radio licence readiness

Education

Transport Canada AME Licence (M2)

Tools

Maintenance tracking software

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 11%
• Night Shift Premium of $2.00/hour
• Fuel Tank Entry Premium of $7.00/hour
• Overtime pay of 1.5 for theinitial8 hours of overtime and 1.75 for time beyond theinitial8 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 (additionaloptions 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,afternoonsand 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

• 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 ofaircraftis preferred
• Proven technical aptitude with strong airframe, powerplant, and flight control experiencerequired
• Legally entitled to work in Canada(must hold a Canadian Passport or Permanent Residency and/or open work permit with PR card in process)
• Must be able to obtain RadioLicencewithin 6 months of employment
• The physical ability to lift 62lbs and be able to sit, kneel and stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions including temperature extremes, confined spaces, working at heights and in a noisy workspace
• Ability tomaintaina positive fit test to wear all safety and protective equipment including (but not limited) to a respirator apparatus
• Flexibility to work shift work (night shifts,weekendsand holidays) including overtime when necessary
• Must be able to travel for situations where base coverage and/or rescue tripsarerequired
• Strong computer knowledge and skills using various Maintenance tracking programs and Microsoft Office Applications

Successful candidates will be required to meet the following conditions of employment:

• Obtain andmaintaina Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC) issued by Transport Canada
• Obtain andmaintainAirside Vehicle Operators Permits (AVOP). Must have a valid Driver’sLicenceand a clean driver’s abstract
• Complete a pre-employment assessment to measure physical ability and fitness for the positionincluding audiometric testing
• Produce a clear police backgroundand criminal record check
• Pass a pre-employment alcohol and drug screening testfor substances including Alcohol, Psychoactive Substances, Illicit Drugs and Cannabis