1. Who you are

    If you are passionate about aviation, work well in a team and in a fast-paced environment, like hands on work, have exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, we’d love to have you join the team. 

  2. What you'll do

    As a member of the Technical Operations team, you will perform daily maintenance on our fleet of aircraft while making safety a top priority.  

  3. Locations

    Calgary, Abbotsford, Edmonton, Halifax, Hamilton, Kelowna, Montreal, Ottawa, Regina, Saskatoon, Toronto, Winnipeg, Vancouver, Victoria

  • What we're looking for

    Technical Operations role requirements

    To be an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer or Avionics Technician at WestJet, you must: 

    • Hold a Transport Canada license (AME – M2) (AVT – E License) 
    • Be flexible to work shift work, night shifts and overtime 
    • Be able to travel for base coverage and possible AOG trips 
    • Be able to obtain a driver’s airside license, AVOP, & airport-restricted area pass 
    • Complete and pass a criminal background check 
    • Complete and pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening test 
    • Complete and pass a functional physical assessment 

If successful, all new Technical Operations employees will be required to spend their first week at the WestJet Calgary campus for onboarding and training. Travel and accommodations will be provided.

Compensation and benefits

Technical Operations compensation and benefits

  • We have a fun and friendly culture where we work together to win! As a member of the Technical Operations team, here's why joining us is the ultimate choice:

    • Industry leading wages
    • Aircraft Certification Authority (ACA) premiums starting at 7 per cent, increasing 1 per cent every 3 years to a maximum of 11 per cent 
    • Night shift premium of $1.50/hour, and 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) 
    • Aircraft on ground (AOG) pay of 1.5 for duration of AOG trips (including non-working hours) 
    • Personal protective equipment (PPE) allowance, tool allowance and uniform allotment 
    • A 5,5,4 rotation schedule consisting of day, afternoons and night shifts (shift bidding based on seniority) 
    • Technical training and career advancement opportunities, allowing you to grow your career within our Technical Operations Department    
    • The opportunity to work alongside some of the best AMEs in the industry 

We also offer a competitive total compensation and flexible benefit package, including the WestJet Savings Plan, owner’s performance award, profit share, and flight privileges.  

  • 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 
  • 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) 
  • Flight privileges including standby and confirmed flights for you and a travel partner as well as companion passes and discounts on vacation packages  
Learn more about our total compensation and flexible benefit package

Career paths

We want to see each and every employee reach their full potential

  • Here are just some of the Technical Operations career path opportunities you can pursue* at WestJet: 

    • Maintenance control 
    • Quality assurance 
    • Operations management
    • Line maintenance management 
    • Fleet engineering 
    • Maintenance planning 
    • Safety and reliability 
    • Powerplant engineering 
    • Technical training 

    *Each employee’s career path is unique, and we cannot guarantee timing for growth opportunities. We encourage development and growth, and your leader will support you with your path.