Shift Lead Aircraft Materials

Overview

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

West Jet is seeking a Shift Lead
- Aircraft Materials
. This individual demonstrates a high standard of excellence, enjoys challenges, and is results-driven. The incumbent must be highly motivated and able to work in an agile environment. As a shift lead, you will lead a team of Aircraft Material Coordinators to ensure materials inventory requirements are met efficiently and timely. You will have the opportunity to grow and develop the team and lead initiatives that enable a lean and supportive working environment.

• Collaborate with the Inventory team and other departments to address projects, resolve issues, and ensure effective communication.
• Coordinate team priorities, duties, and staffing requirements to ensure tasks are completed professionally and on time.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and training to Aircraft Material Coordinators, fostering development in inventory management practices aligned with West Jet policies and Transport Canada regulations.
• Review performance and make recommendations to the Materials Manager regarding hiring and development of team members.
• Oversee inventory accuracy by ensuring proper database entries for parts, materials, tools, and supplies, including spot checks and cycle counts.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels and ensure CMTS reflects accurate stock data.
• Conduct regular inspections of stock and storage areas to ensure compliance with safety and cleanliness standards.
• Support Maintenance and related departments by ensuring timely provision of aircraft parts, tools, supplies, and information.
• Actively participate in the Safety Management System, including addressing incident reports.
• Hold regular one-on-one meetings with team members and perform other duties as assigned by the Materials Management team.

• Two (2) year working knowledge of aircraft materials handling, storage, and shipping procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of leadership principles.
• Demonstrated knowledge of industry practices and responsibilities associated with this position.
• Hold valid Driver’s License and Airside Drivers Pass or obtain an Airport Driver's Abstract within 6 months of accepting posting.
• Ability to obtain a Restricted Airside Identity Card (RAIC) within 6 months of accepting posting.
• Hold valid Dangerous Goods Certification or obtain within 6 months of accepting position.
• Completion of Forklift Operation training or obtain within 6 months of accepting position.

• A competitive total rewards package.
• Travel privileges for you and your family, effective from your start date.
• Savings and Benefit programs flexible to meet your needs.

West Jet took to the skies in 1996 with over 200 employees and three aircraft. Since then, West Jet has pioneered low-cost travel in Canada. Following the Sunwing Airlines integration in 2025, more than 15,000 West Jetters support nearly 200 aircraft and connect guests to our network of destinations.

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