Technical Manager, Fleet Transactions

**Why WestJet**:
Every WestJet journey has the potential to enrich lives; a career with us is no exception.

WestJet arrived on the Canadian airline scene in 1996 and changed the industry for the better. We made air travel more affordable for Canadians and now we're going global.

**Join us, this is where your career story takes off.**

**Hybrid Work**:
This is a hybrid work position in Calgary, Alberta and requires in-person collaboration at the WestJet Campus (22 Aerial Place NE) 3 days per week. This provides flexibility the remaining 40% of the work week. This hybrid work plan allows for critically important learning, collaboration and networking with our colleagues. Specific days in the office are agreed upon by the team.

Reporting to the Director, Fleet Leasing and Transactions, the **Technical Manager, Fleet Transaction**will oversee management of transactions related to the WestJet fleet. This role plays a critical role in managing, negotiating, and executing transactions on aircraft and aircraft-related assets across the fleet lifecycle. This role acts as a central point of coordination between internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure timely, compliant and cost-effective fleet transactions.

**Responsibilities**
- Support the origination, negotiation, and documentation of aircraft transactions including acquisitions, sales, leases, returns and modifications
- Ensure enforcement of contracted terms to secure financial benefit for WestJet. Negotiate and resolve contractual and/or technical issues, as required
- Coordinate with operational teams including fleet transition, engineering, maintenance, and flight operations and maintain working relationships with lessors, maintenance providers to ensure compliant and timely transactions
- Manage aircraft redelivery, return condition, and end-of-lease management processes
- Maintain and communicate transaction timeline and milestones. Identify and mitigate transaction risks (technical, commercial, regulatory)
- Manage tracking of costs related to modifications and redelivery requirements to ensure cost efficiency
- Collaborate with the Fleet Planning team to align transaction activity with long-term fleet strategy

**Requirements**:
An overall 8 years + of experience with:

- Proven experience in the airline industry, specifically in areas such as aircraft and asset transfers, aircraft evaluation, fleet planning, or contract management.
- Solid understanding of aircraft technical specifications and operational.
- Strong grasp of commercial aviation markets, aircraft financing, and fleet strategy.
- Demonstrated strength in analytical thinking, negotiation, and project management.
- Comfortable with developing relationship with internal stakeholders and external industry contacts, including maintenance providers and aircraft lessors.
- In-depth knowledge of WestJet’s fleet and network, including familiarity with maintenance programs and contractual frameworks would be a strong asset.

**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

**About WestJet Group of Companies**

WestJet took to the skies in 1996 with just over 200 employees and three aircraft operating service to five destinations. Since then, WestJet has pioneered low-cost travel in Canada, cutting airfares in half, and increasing the flying population in Canada by more than 50 per cent. Following integration with Sunwing in 2025, more than 14,000 WestJetters support nearly 200 aircraft and connect guests to more than 100 destinations across North America, Central America, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia.

As a major Canadian employer that includes WestJet Airlines, Sunwing Vacations Group and WestJet Cargo, the WestJet Group is Canada’s leading low-cost airline and largest vacation provider, with a united purpose of providing affordable and accessible air and vacation travel to Canadians.

**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 WestJet's operations at risk. All roles that are identified as safety sensitive are required to pass a Pre-Employment Alcohol and Drug Test as per WestJet's Alcohol and Drug Policy.

**Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**

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