AME Avionics - YHZ

Every West Jet journey has the potential to enrich lives; a career with us is no exception.

West Jet 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.

Looking for the ideal aviation career? Join our highly skilled team as an Avionics Technician or Apprentice 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 Avionics Technician, 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.  

West Jet offers industry leading wages and benefits. Here's why joining us is the ultimate choice:

• 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

Are you ready for your next adventure?  Ensure you meet the following requirements: 

• Transport Canada accredited Apprentice Education OR Valid Transport Canada (E) Licence required

• Minimum 2-years’ experience and/or endorsed on Boeing 737 and/or 787 and/or Q400, or equivalent type of aircraft preferred 

• Proven technical aptitude and strong experience with electrical, navigation and flight controls required

• Legally entitled to work in Canada (must hold a Canadian Passport or Permanent Residency and/or open work permit with PR card in process)

• Radio License required within 6 months of employment

• The physical ability to lift 62lbs and sit, kneel and stand for extended periods of time 

• Ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions including temperature extremes, confined spaces, and working at heights

• Ability to maintain a positive fit test to wear all safety and protective equipment including (but not limited to) respirator apparatus 

• Flexibility to work shift work (night shifts, weekends and holidays) including overtime when necessary

• Must be able to travel for situations where base coverage and/or rescue trips are required 

• Strong computer knowledge and skills using various Maintenance programs and Microsoft Office Applications  

Successful candidates will be required to meet the following conditions of employment:  

• Obtain and maintain a Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC) issued by Transport Canada 

• Obtain and maintain Airside Vehicle Operators Permits (AVOP). Must have a valid Driver’s License and a clean driver’s abstract 

• Pre-employment assessment to measure physical ability and fit for position including audiometric testing

• Clear police background and criminal record check    

• Offers of employment are conditional on passing a pre-employment alcohol and drug screening test including…