Senior Fleet Transactions Specialist

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

Why WestJet

Since our story took off in 1996, WestJet 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.

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

Overview Of The Role

WestJet is seeking a Senior Fleet Transactions Specialist to play a pivotal role in managing our aircraft lease portfolio and supporting strategic fleet decisions that keep our operations running smoothly and efficiently. Reporting to the Director, Fleet Leasing & Transactions , you’ll collaborate across Treasury and key business functions to oversee the full lifecycle of our aircraft leases, from onboarding and administration to transactions and financial controls. This is an opportunity to bring both precision and innovation to a highly dynamic, high-impact area of the business. This role is an opportunity to shape how WestJet manages one of its most critical assets: its fleet. Your work will directly influence financial performance, operational readiness, and long-term strategic decisions.

Key Deliverables Include

• Partner with cross-functional teams and external partners to manage the WestJet Group aircraft lease portfolio, ensuring contract compliance and seamless transaction execution
• Drive the development and enhancement of centralized tracking tools to improve visibility and control over lease management and compliance
• Plan and execute aircraft transaction workflows, including deliveries, redeliveries, retirements, lease returns, and modifications
• Lead lessor onboarding, ensuring smooth integration with procurement, finance, and payment systems
• Oversee accurate and timely processing of payments and reimbursements, resolving discrepancies and maintaining strong relationships with lessors
• Monitor and manage key lease milestones, including expiries and notification timelines, ensuring proactive compliance
• Build and maintain dashboards to track lease costs, identify savings opportunities, and inform strategic decisions
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities across the lease lifecycle
• Collaborate closely with Technical Operations to support aircraft transitions, lessor readiness, and operational success
• Contribute to ad-hoc analysis, reporting, and special projects that support evolving business needs

Experience And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Aviation Management, Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in aircraft leasing, aviation finance, asset management, or a related field
• Strong understanding of lease agreements, contract compliance, and financial processes (e.g., invoicing, reconciliations, reserves)
• Experience with financial systems and data tools such as Excel, Power BI, or similar platforms
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence across all levels
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• A track record of identifying process improvements and driving automation and efficiency

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

Think we’re a great fit? Apply now!

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. Since the Sunwing Airlines integration in 2025, more than 15,000 WestJetters 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 WestJet Group is a major Canadian employer and includes WestJet Airlines, WestJet 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.

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. Safety and security are shared responsibilities all team members are expected to use safe work practices to ensure their 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 Safey-Sensitive are required to pass a Pre-Employment Alcohol and Drug Test as per WestJet's Alcohol and Drug Policy.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

We embrace what makes each of us unique, and what makes us uniquely WestJet. We welcome diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds so if you're passionate about this role, we encourage you to apply – even if you don't meet every qualification listed. WestJet is committed to inclusiveness, equity and accessibility throughout the selection process. If you require accommodation at any stage, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at ***email_hidden***.

We value the time and effort you put into your application. Our recruitment process is highly competitive and while every applicant will receive communication regarding their application status, only those selected to move forward will be contacted with next steps. If this role isn’t the right fit, we encourage you to explore future opportunities with us.

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