Furnishing Apprentice - Calgary
About The Position
The Technical Operations team at WestJet is peopled with the best technical and maintenance personnel in the airline industry. Furnishing Apprentices are ambitious, hard-working, and serious about their jobs. The people of Technical Operations have an eye for detail and safety, and for keeping their jobs fun and exciting. Under the supervision of the Operations Managers (OM), Operations Leads (OL), and Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AME), Apprentices at WestJet have the opportunity to learn from the best in the industry and apply their skills, knowledge, and integrity to ensure that all our guests fly in safety and comfort anywhere in WestJet's world.
Requirements
- This position requires in-person collaboration up to five days a week. This arrangement is subject to change based on business requirements.
Nice To Haves
- The people of Technical Operations have an eye for detail and safety, and for keeping their jobs fun and exciting.
- Apprentices at WestJet have the opportunity to learn from the best in the industry and apply their skills, knowledge, and integrity to ensure that all our guests fly in safety and comfort anywhere in WestJet's world.
Responsibilities
- Assist with resolving interior snags across WestJet’s fleet and perform aircraft washes.
- Carry out all assigned work in accordance with the Maintenance Procedures Manual, Procedures & Standards Manual, and other approved documentation.
- Coordinate with the Stores Department to obtain required parts for interior component repairs.
- Identify and report any defects encountered during maintenance activities.
- Accurately record all completed maintenance tasks by updating the logbook and Computer Maintenance Tracking System.
- Complete WestJet Furnishing Technician Apprentice Task Log.
Benefits
- Night Shift Premium of $2.00/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 WestJet 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
- Travel privileges for you and your family, effective from your start date
- Savings and Benefit programs that are flexible to meet your specific needs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
