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The Senior Manager, Line Maintenance, provides strategic leadership for the Line Maintenance team across all domestic WestJet-staffed bases and outstations.

Characteristics for the Operations Manager Role:

Safety: Lead proactively by addressing unsafe behaviors immediately. Remove roadblocks and mistake-proof processes with energy, creativity, and care. Safety is a continuous journey.

People: Know what motivates your team. Inspire, mentor, and develop your people to build pride, loyalty, and trust. Your leadership should leave a lasting positive impact and grow future leaders.

Communication: Ensure your team and stakeholders clearly understand what’s happening and what’s expected—focusing on the “5 W’s.” Use tools like-mails and Teams wisely but go beyond them to build a truly informed, aligned team.

Outcomes: Own the full scope of problems and focus on delivering real results. Be a visible leader on the floor, leading by example, and understand the key metrics driving your team’s success.

Responsibilities: 

• Oversee all aspects of line maintenance activities for all aircraft in scheduled and charter services within their designated regions, including technical dispatch.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are staffed sufficiently.
• Ensure all maintenance and related activities are accomplished in accordance with the requirements stated in the applicable company regulated manuals.
• Develop and maintain external maintenance arrangements with vendors for aircraft maintenance and lease or rent of facilities and tools.
• Fulfill the role of Senior Manager as specified in the Company Safety Manual (CSM) as well as perform the tasks assigned to that role within the SMS.
• Ensure the implementation of effective corrective action to eliminate/reduce the risk of the cause or probable cause of all hazards, incidents, and accidents identified under the SMS.
• Manage and maintain serviceability of Technical Operations ground support equipment to successfully operate across Technical Operations locations.
• Completes all duties with the highest level of safety and reports any condition or process which may adversely affect safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Coach and mentor Operations Manager (OM) and outbase personnel so they can perform their job function successfully, ensuring they are able to support the maintenance organization and WestJet personnel at the standards expected.
• Liaise with OM to identify performance issues and take the necessary action in an effective and timely manner.
• Coordinate and manages planned and unplanned maintenance carried out in WestJet maintenance facilities.
• Control and document work initiated and performed by the AMO.
• Liaise with Maintenance Control, Planning, Purchasing, and Stores, as required.
• Monitor maintenance personnel to ensure a proper skill level is maintained for all work to be performed within the AMO scope of work.
• Advise the Vice-President, Line Maintenance equipment requirements to support maintenance activities.
• Ensure maintenance personnel use the appropriate tools and technical manuals in the performance of their work.
• Ensure hangars and shops are maintained in a clean condition.
• Ensure defects are corrected and planned maintenance tasks are completed in a timely and acceptable manner.
• Ensure all maintenance personnel receive adequate training within their designated regions
• Liaise with the maintenance scheduler to maintain personnel work schedules to ensure adequate coverage for all required maintenance.
• Complete a maintenance release as defined in MPM chapter 11.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate adequate knowledge and experience of industry practices and understands the responsibilities associated with the position.
• Minimum of six years experience performing or directly supervising maintenance activities of the type undertaken by the organization, where at least six months of which has been obtained within the preceding two years.
• Hold a valid Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License (M2, E, or S).
• Hold an industry Canada Radio (Aeronautical) Certificate within six months from the date of accepting the position.

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.   

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 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.   

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 

We embrace what makes us each unique, and what makes us uniquely WestJet – and that is our people. WestJet is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates our differences by way of diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, we want to you bring your full self to work and feel appreciated for your contributions.

At WestJet, we welcome unique skills, experiences, and backgrounds - if you’re passionate and excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification in the posting. We are committed to inclusivity, equity, and accessibility in the selection process. If you require an accommodation during the recruiting process, please let our Talent Acquisition team know.

We thank all applicants for their interest in WestJet; however, only those candidates who are selected will be contacted.

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