Principal Engineer

Job Description

Posted Friday, July 24, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. | Expires Saturday, August 8, 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.

Since our story took off in 1996, West Jet has strived to enrich the lives of everyone in our world; a career with us is no exception. We’re proud to be one of Canada’s most admired and respected corporate cultures and continuously aim for the highest standards of service and success.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Design Engineering, the Principal Engineer supports the design and certification activities of the Airworthiness Engineering Organization (AEO) and Design Engineering function as a senior technical specialist. This role involves the preparation, review, and approval of engineering deliverables in support of aircraft repairs and modifications. The Principal Engineer works closely with various stakeholders, including Operations, Maintenance, In-Service Engineering, Reliability, Configuration Management, Quality, Inflight and Guest Experience, to maintain safe and reliable operations and implement guest experience initiatives.

The Principal Engineer also provides technical advice and mentorship to other Engineering and Technical Services peers, and supports the continuous improvement of company processes.

• Bachelor of Engineering in Aerospace, Mechanical, or equivalent engineering field. Engineering Technology diploma in a related field may be acceptable.
• Minimum 7 years of experience working in an engineering design organization, OEM, or airline environment
• Strong leadership, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• In-depth knowledge of Transport Canada airworthiness regulations and design approval processes.
• Eligibility for, or current holder of, TCCA airworthiness delegation (DAO Authorized Person or DAR).
• Holder of Professional Engineer license, or eligible for licensure.
• Experience with repairs and alterations to Boeing 737 & 787 aircraft is an asset.

• Work closely with the Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality teams to develop compliant repairs, modifications, and technical solutions.
• Prepare, review and approve technical data.
• Lead or participate in project design reviews.
• Recommend, prepare, and/or review changes to engineering processes.
• Plan and/or execute testing, ensuring test article conformity, safety of personnel, and protection of property.

• Support the development of technical requirements, proposals, work scope, and cost estimates.
• Ensure project deliverables conform to regulatory requirements and internal design procedures.
• Perform delegated authorized functions in accordance with the Engineering Procedures Manual, including liaising with certification authorities (TCCA, FAA, EASA) and participating in the Airworthiness Control Committee.
• Participate in audits of company and AEO functions.
• Provide training and mentorship to internal stakeholders on design approval processes.
• Recommend and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

West Jet provides all West Jetters 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

West Jet took to the skies in 1996 with just over 200 employees and three aircraft operating service to five destinations. Since then, West Jet has pioneered low‑cost travel in Canada, cutting airfares in half, and increasing the flying population in Canada by more than 50 per cent. Since the Sunwing Airlines integration in 2025, more than 15,000 West Jetters support nearly 200 aircraft and connect guests to our global network of more than 100 destinations across North America, Central America, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia.

The West Jet Group is a major Canadian employer and includes West…