Senior Analyst - Fleet

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. | Expires Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 5:59 a.m.

This position requires in-person collaboration up to five days a week. This arrangement is subject to change based on business requirements.

The Fleet Strategy team leads West Jet’s long‑range fleet planning, including aircraft acquisition and retirement strategy, cabin configuration analysis, and cross‑functional governance. The team supports executive decision‑making across all fleet programs through a structured governance model spanning weekly working teams and monthly Steer Co forums.

West Jet is seeking a Senior Analyst to act as the central coordinator of fleet governance and a key contributor to fleet investment decisions. This role translates complex, cross‑functional inputs into structured, executive‑ready outputs, ensuring alignment across stakeholders including Tech Ops, Flight Ops, Network Planning, Procurement, Guest Experience, and Finance. The role also supports fleet financial analysis and business case development as required.

This is a high‑visibility position requiring strong organizational discipline, executive communication, and an interest in airline strategy and fleet economics.

• Own and manage weekly Fleet Working Team cadence, including agenda‑setting, material coordination, and clear decision‑oriented summaries
• Support monthly Fleet Steer Co by developing executive‑ready materials and consolidating cross‑functional inputs
• Track decisions, actions, and key milestones; proactively identify risks, dependencies, and escalation items
• Maintain governance artifacts such as decision logs, RACIs, and workstream trackers
• Synthesize cross‑workstream insights, highlighting key themes, risks, and trade‑offs for leadership

• Support financial modelling and business cases (e.g., aircraft lifecycle economics, CASM, fuel sensitivity, scenario analysis)
• Develop executive‑ready analysis to support fleet selection, configuration, and retirement decisions
• Respond to ad hoc analytical requests from internal stakeholders
• Translate complex data into clear, decision‑ready insights

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field
• 3–5 years of experience in strategy, financial analysis, program management, or governance
• Strong written communication skills with ability to produce executive‑ready materials
• Highly organized with proven ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy
• Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills (deck development and financial analysis)
• Demonstrated ownership, initiative, and comfort working in ambiguity

• Experience in aviation, aerospace, or capital‑intensive industries
• Familiarity with fleet planning concepts (aircraft economics, CASM, lifecycle management)
• Understanding of cross‑functional airline operations
• Experience supporting executive governance forums (e.g., Steer Co, SLT)
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI)

• Executive communication and structured thinking
• Stakeholder coordination and influence
• Attention to detail and analytical problem solving
• Ownership and accountability
• Process discipline and continuous improvement

• 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

We embrace what makes each of us unique, and what makes us uniquely West Jet. We welcome diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds so if you're passionate about this role, we encourage you to apply – even if you don't meet every qualification listed. West Jet 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