Senior Aircraft Maintenance Operations Lead

WestJet Group; Halifax; Vor Ort; CAD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

WestJet is seeking an Operations Lead to ensure safe, efficient daily maintenance of our fleet, including the Boeing 737 NG, 737 MAX, and Dash 8-400 (Q400). You will lead in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment where leadership, sound decision‑making and safety are essential.

The role involves coaching and mentoring staff, coordinating maintenance across aircraft and components, and working with internal teams and external vendors to keep on‑time dispatch and regulatory compliance.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer on transport category aircraft.
• Valid Transport Canada AME license (M2/E/S) and ACA on at least one WestJet type.
• Ability to obtain RAIC and AVOP, with a clean driver’s Abstract.

Aufgaben

• Lead daily operations by pre-shift briefings, setting priorities, and coordinating maintenance to support on-time dispatch.
• Allocate and monitor workload for front-line staff and ensure defects are resolved per MPM Chapter 11.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to manage scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and AOG activities.
• Maintain quality control and ensure compliance with Transport Canada regulations and WestJet manuals.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Decision making

Safety awareness

Ausbildung

Technical Aviation diploma

Jobbeschreibung

WestJet is seeking an Operations Lead to ensure safe, efficient daily maintenance of our fleet, including the Boeing 737 NG, 737 MAX, and Dash 8-400 (Q400). You will lead in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment where leadership, sound decision‑making and safety are essential.

The role involves coaching and mentoring staff, coordinating maintenance across aircraft and components, and working with internal teams and external vendors to keep on‑time dispatch and regulatory compliance.