Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - YVR

Please note:

This position is not eligible for remote work under our hybrid work policy.

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.

Looking for the ideal aviation career? Join our highly skilled team as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer and contribute to the safe and efficient daily maintenance on our fleet of aircraft
- Boeing 787, 737 NG, 737 MAX and De Havilland Dash 8-400 (Q400). As an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with a dynamic team using your troubleshooting and problem-solving skills while making safety a top priority. As part of our team, you'll embody teamwork and integrity while upholding West Jet's core values.

• ACA Premiums starting at 7%, increasing 1% every 3 years to a maximum of 11%
• Night Shift Premium of $2.00/hour
• Fuel Tank Entry Premium of $7.00/hour
• Overtime pay of 1.5 for the initial 8 hours of overtime and 1.75 for time beyond the initial 8 hours (within a pay period)
• AOG Pay of 1.5 for duration of AOG trips (including non-working hours)
• Our West Jet Savings Plan includes a company match of 20% with options to contribute to an RRSP, TFSA or Cash Savings Plan, providing flexibility and choice based on employees' individual investing goals
• Travel Privileges including standby and confirmed flights for you and a travel partner as well as companion passes and discounts on vacation packages
• Comprehensive, flexible Employee Benefits including primary and extended health coverage, prescriptions, dental and vision care, basic life insurance and ADD, STD and LTD coverage (additional options available for enhanced coverage)
• PPE Allowance, Tool Allowance and Uniform Allotment
• Profit Share and Owner's Performance Award
• A 5,5,4 rotation schedule consisting of day, afternoons and night shifts (shift bidding based on seniority)
• Technical Training and Career Advancement opportunities allow you to grow your career within our Technical Operations Department
• A fun and friendly culture with the opportunity to work alongside some of the best AME's in the industry

Preference will be given to candidates with qualifications that exceed the minimum requirements.

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
• Saving 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 Jet Airlines, West Jet Encore and Sunwing Vacations Group. We're Canada's leading value airline and largest vacation provider, with a united purpose of providing affordable and accessible air and vacation travel to Canadians.

At West Jet, the safety and security of our people and our guests is a core value and at the heart of what we do. Safety and…