Furnishing Apprentice - Edmonton

WestJet Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

WestJet Group in Calgary is seeking a Furnishing Apprentice to help maintain the interior appearance and serviceability of WestJet aircraft. The role includes assisting with interior snag fixes on the Boeing 737NG family, performing aircraft washes, and following procedures in the Maintenance Procedures Manual and approved data.

The candidate should possess strong communication, troubleshooting, time management, and safety mindset.

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively and work with others.
• Strong troubleshooting and time management skills required.
• Follow procedures and policies for safe maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in fixing interior snags on Boeing 737NG series aircraft.
• Perform aircraft washes and maintain interior appearance.
• Follow Maintenance Procedures Manual and approved data.
• Coordinate with Stores to obtain parts for repairs.
• Report defects observed during maintenance.
• Help Furnishing Technicians and Base Maintenance management as needed.
• Communicate performance or safety concerns and help resolve them.
• Maintain a safe, tidy work area.

Skills

Communication

Troubleshooting

Time management

Decision making

Teamwork

Education

AMT training

Tools

Aircraft manuals

IPC/Parts catalog

Job description

WestJet is currently searching for a capable and talented individual for the role of Furnishing Apprentice in our Calgary facility. The Furnishing Apprentice will ensure that the interior appearance and serviceability of WestJet aircrafts are professionally maintained.

Desired Personal Skills:

• A positive and passionate personality, with the natural ability to effectively communicate with others
• Strong troubleshooting and time management skills
• The ability to make safe / sound decisions, while following documented polices / procedures
• The ability to recognize one’s mistakes and learn from them
• A commitment to teamwork and working in asafety orientedatmosphere

What you will do:

• Assistin fixing interior snags in Boeing 737NG 600, 700, and 800 Seriesaircraft.
• Performaircraftwashes.
• Perform all work assignedin accordance withtheinstructionand procedures described in the Maintenance Procedures Manual, Procedures & StandardsManualand other approved data.
• Coordinate with the Stores Department to obtain parts forrepairsof interior components.
• Report anydefectthatisnoted in the course of performing maintenance.
• Perform other duties and assignments as requested by the Furnishing Technicians, Manager, Basemaintenance.
• Communicate to the AML orManagementany performance or operational concerns and work together to rectify in a timely manner.
• Ensure a safe and tidy work area.

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• Must display adequate knowledge and understanding to management, and base maintenance personnel for the responsibilities associated with this position.
• Interior maintenance experiences an asset.
• Working knowledge of theaircraftmaintenance manuals,componentmaintenance manuals, illustrated parts catalogueaircraftapplicability and service bulletin is an asset.
• Must be able tolift upto 50 lbs. repetitively.
• Proven team player with ability to build rapport with coworkers.
• 1-2 years of work experience will be preferred
• An accredited AMT course is an asset
• Must be able to obtain an Airport Restricted Area Pass issued by Transport Canada
• Must be able to get an Airside Driver’s License – which entails having a Driver’s License and a clean driver’s abstract.