Senior Fleet Engineer – Aircraft Config & MRO Lead

WestJet; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major Canadian airline seeks a Senior Fleet Engineer to join their Calgary team. The role involves technical planning, compliance oversight, and ensuring aircraft configuration meets regulatory standards. Candidates must possess an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer license or a degree in Engineering, alongside three years' airline maintenance experience. A strong background in avionics and experience with Boeing aircraft are advantageous. The position offers a collaborative work environment with potential for career advancement.

Benefits

Travel privileges for employees and families

Flexible Savings and Benefit programs

Fun and friendly work culture

Qualifications

• Must possess an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer license or a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• Strong technical knowledge and experience in avionics is considered an asset.
• Experience with technical change implementation to aircraft configuration.

Responsibilities

• Work with manufacturers to define the configuration of new aircraft.
• Support new and used aircraft deliveries ensuring compliance.
• Provide technical support to In-Service Engineering for configuration changes.

Skills

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer license (M or E)

3+ years in an airline maintenance environment

Technical knowledge in avionics

Experience with Boeing 737 and 787 aircraft

Fluency in Microsoft O365

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Tracking System (CMTS)

TRAX/eMRO

Job description

A major Canadian airline seeks a Senior Fleet Engineer to join their Calgary team. The role involves technical planning, compliance oversight, and ensuring aircraft configuration meets regulatory standards. Candidates must possess an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer license or a degree in Engineering, alongside three years' airline maintenance experience. A strong background in avionics and experience with Boeing aircraft are advantageous. The position offers a collaborative work environment with potential for career advancement.