At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair aircraft interiors while ensuring safety and efficiency.
- Company: Join WestJet, a leader in the aviation industry with a fun culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive wages, travel perks, and comprehensive health benefits.
- Other info: Flexible shifts, technical training, and opportunities for advancement await you.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team and grow your career in aviation.
- Qualifications: 4 years of aircraft interiors experience and CAMC or CCAA certification required.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
Join our highly skilled team as a Furnishing Technician and contribute to the safe and efficient daily maintenance on our fleet of aircraft- Boeing 787, 737 NG, 737 MAX and De Havilland Dash 8-400 (Q400).
As a Furnishing Technician, you will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with a dynamic team using your troubleshooting and problem-solving skills while making safety a top priority.
As part of our team, you’ll embody teamwork and integrity while upholding West Jet's core values.
West Jet offers industry-leading wages and benefits. Here's why joining us is the ultimate choice:
- Night Shift Premium of $2.00/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)
- AOG Pay of 1.5 for duration of AOG trips (including non-working hours)
- Our West Jet 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
- Travel Privileges, including standby and confirmed flights for you and a travel partner, as well as companion passes and discounts on vacation packages
- Comprehensive, flexible Employee Benefits including 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)
- PPE Allowance, Tool Allowance, and Uniform Allotment
- Profit Share and Owner’s Performance Award
- A 5,5,4 rotation schedule consisting of day, afternoons, and night shifts (shift bidding based on seniority)
- Technical Training and Career Advancement opportunities allow you to grow your career within our Technical Operations Department
- A fun and friendly culture with the opportunity to work alongside some of the best AME’s in the industry
Key deliverables include
- Fix interior snags in Boeing 787,737NG, 737 MAX, and Q400 aircraft
- Liaise with Operations Managers, Operational Leads, and Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AME) for scheduled and irregular maintenance, and clearing of deferred maintenance
- Perform all work assigned in accordance with the instruction and procedures described in the Maintenance Procedures Manual (MPM)
- Coordinate with the planning department to develop work scope for heavy check packages
- Coordinate with the Stores Department to obtain parts for repairs of interior components
- Ensure safety is priority including maintaining a tidy workspace
- Assign work to Furnishing Apprentices
- Perform duties and tasksas assigned
- Are you ready for your next adventure? Ensure you meet the following requirements:
- Minimum 4 years’ experience with aircraft interiors, removal and re-installation is required
- Boeing overhaul and line and/or interior maintenance experience an asset
- Possession of CAMC or CCAA certification is required
- Legally entitled to work in Canada(must hold a Canadian Passport or Permanent Residency and/or open work permit with PR card in process)
- Proven technical aptitude and strong experience troubleshooting and time management skills
- Working knowledge of the illustrated parts catalogue, aircraft applicability and service bulletins
- The physical ability to lift 62lbs and be able to sit, kneel and stand for extended periods of time
- Successful candidates will be required to meet the following conditions of employment:
- Obtain andmaintaina Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC) issued by Transport Canada
- Obtain andmaintain Airside Vehicle Operators Permits (AVOP). Must have a valid Driver’s Licenceand a clean driver’s abstract
- Complete a pre-employment assessment to measure physical ability and fitness for the positionincluding audiometric testing
- Produce a clear police backgroundand criminal record check
- Pass a pre-employment alcohol and drug screening testfor substances including Alcohol, Psychoactive Substances, Illicit Drugs and Cannabis
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Furnishing Technician in Calgary employer: WestJet Group
WestJet is an exceptional employer that values innovation and collaboration, making it a fantastic place for professionals seeking to make a meaningful impact in the airline industry. With a strong focus on employee growth, WestJet offers comprehensive training programs and opportunities for advancement, all within a supportive work culture that prioritizes teamwork and guest satisfaction. Located in a vibrant community, employees enjoy a dynamic work environment that fosters creativity and encourages contributions to enhance brand health and marketing performance.
