This position requires in-person collaboration up to 5 days per week. *Please note this arrangement is subject to change with business requirements.*

Why WestJet:

Every WestJet journey has the potential to enrich lives; a career with us is no exception.

WestJet arrived on the Canadian airline scene in 1996 and changed the industry for the better. We made air travel more affordable for Canadians and now we're going global.

Join us, this is where your career story takes off.

The Senior Configuration Control Specialist is responsible for the management and administrative control of the aircraft, engines and component parts, material configuration, and aircraft software configuration.

Key deliverables include:

• Validate aircraft and software parts and tools, and technical acceptability for installation or use on the WestJet Fleet including afterhours AOG support
• Entry of aircraft and software parts and tool data into WestJet’s maintenance and engineering system (TRAX/eMRO)
• Provide new part approvals
• Manage the PMA approval process to ensure necessary data, analysis and approvals are complete
• Provide 24/7 on call support part validation and interchangeability
• Resolve higher and lower assembly applications and assist with identification for unique application problems
• Research technical documents including service bulletins, airworthiness directives, supplementary type certificates, production and vendor drawings
• Maintain processes revolving around aircraft and software part configuration
• Maintain the integrity of the aircraft and software part configuration in the TRAX/eMRO application
• Liaise with Fleet Engineering to maintain part number master requirements and compliance

Experience and qualifications:

• Must possess an Aircraft Maintenance Engineering License (M or E rating) and/or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

• Minimum 5 years of experience working on large transport category aircraft

• Familiarity with Boeing 787, 737, and Dehavilland DHC-8 400 considered an asset

• Advanced proficiency and technical understanding of WestJet’s maintenance and engineering system (TRAX/eMRO) preferred

• Strong research skills and ability to interpret complex information from various aircraft document sources

• Excellent technical writing and editing skills

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills

• Relevant Degree or Diploma from a recognized college or technical school

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

The benefits of being a WestJetter:

WestJet provides all WestJetters with a competitive total rewards package. On top of that, we offer:

• A fun and friendly culture with colleagues who work together to win
• Travel privileges for you and your family, effective from your start date
• Savings and Benefit programs that are flexible to meet your specific needs

Think we are a fit? Apply now!

About WestJet Group of Companies

WestJet took to the skies in 1996 with just over 200 employees and three aircraft operating service to five destinations. Since then, WestJet has pioneered low-cost travel in Canada, cutting airfares in half, and increasing the flying population in Canada by more than 50 per cent. Following integration with Sunwing in 2025, more than 14,000 WestJetters support nearly 200 aircraft and connect guests to more than 100 destinations across North America, Central America, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia.

As a major Canadian employer that includes WestJet Airlines, Sunwing Vacations Group and WestJet Cargo, the WestJet Group is Canada’s leading low-cost airline and largest vacation provider, with a united purpose of providing affordable and accessible air and vacation travel to Canadians.

Our Safety Promise

At WestJet, the safety and security of our people and our guests is a core value and at the heart of what we do. As safety and security is a shared responsibility, it is expected that you will use safe work practices to ensure your well-being and the safety of others.

WestJet recognizes that the use of Alcohol and Drugs can adversely impact a safe work environment and the well-being of others including guests, suppliers and the public, as well as place WestJet's operations at risk. All roles that are identified as safety sensitive are required to pass a Pre-Employment Alcohol and Drug Test as per WestJet's Alcohol and Drug Policy.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We embrace what makes us each unique, and what makes us uniquely WestJet. We welcome diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds, and if you're passionate about this role, we encourage you to apply - even if you don't meet every qualification listed. WestJet is committed to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility throughout the selection process. If you require accommodation at any stage, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at talent@westjet.com.

We value the time and effort you put into your application. Our recruitment process is highly competitive, and while every applicant will receive communication regarding their application status, only those selected to move forward will be contacted with next steps. We encourage you to explore future opportunities with us if this role isn't the right fit at this time.

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