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Hybrid Role:
This is a hybrid position; you will be required to work at the WestJet Campus in Calgary approximately 3 days / week.
Candidates need to be located within Calgary Metropolitan Region.
Reporting to the Director, Fleet Leasing and Transactions, the Senior Fleet Transactions Specialist will be the primary liaison with Technical Operations groups to ensure proper aircraft lease management by providing oversight of projects related to fleet transactions including financing, redeliveries, and transfers. Manage contractual requirements and minimize additional financial impact arising from key maintenance and/or lease events.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain productive relationships with lessor counterparts as part of the overall leased aircraft portfolio management process
- Develop and support process of distributing and managing information and reimbursement related to maintenance, aircraft modification and insurance claim activities
- Strong ability to review and analyze lease contracts and develop system to manage pertinent requirements: reporting requirements, notification thresholds, expiry dates
- Support negotiation of lease return activities to ensure timely action and adherence to redelivery requirements. Ability to formulate and present responses in an informative manner will directly impact timeline and financial impact to the organization
- Partner with cross functional team members to facilitate fleet transactions and manage total leased aircraft portfolio
- Facilitate physical and records inspections for lease obligations and legal title transfers in adherence with lease obligations including coordination with technical groups to ensure proper scheduling of aircraft
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree; preferably in Business/Finance
- 5+ years of training and hands-on experience using TRAX and EFPAC systems to prepare reports and forecasts
- Strong technical background to analyze and negotiate contractual requirements and resulting financial implications
- Organized and thorough, with a desire for continuous improvement
- Strong sense of ownership, curiosity and ability to think critically
- Ability to handle pressure and meet tight timelines in an environment with a high volume of activity
- Effective team member, willingness to work in a cross-functional organization
- Microsoft office proficiency and a keen interest in learning new technology
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
Together with WestJets regional airline, WestJet Encore, we offer scheduled service to more than 100 destinations in North America, Central America, the Caribbean and Europe and to more than 175 destinations in over 20 countries through our airline partnerships.
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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 WestJets operations at risk. All roles that are identified as safety sensitive are required to pass a Pre-Employment Alcohol and Drug Test as per WestJets Alcohol and Drug Policy.
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We embrace what makes us each unique, and what makes us uniquely WestJet. WestJet is committed to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility and if you require accommodation during the selection process, please let our Talent Acquisition team know. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest in WestJet; however, only those candidates who are selected will be contacted.
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