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 Role
The Fleet Strategy team leads WestJet’s long-range fleet planning, including aircraft acquisition and retirement strategy, cabin configuration analysis, and cross-functional governance. The team supports executive decision-making across all fleet programs through a structured governance model spanning weekly working teams and monthly SteerCo forums.
WestJet is seeking a Senior Analyst to act as the central coordinator of fleet governance and a key contributor to fleet investment decisions. This role translates complex, cross-functional inputs into structured, executive-ready outputs, ensuring alignment across stakeholders including Tech Ops, Flight Ops, Network Planning, Procurement, Guest Experience, and Finance. The role also supports fleet financial analysis and business case development as required.
This is a high-visibility position requiring strong organizational discipline, executive communication, and an interest in airline strategy and fleet economics.
Key Responsibilities
Fleet Governance
- Own and manage weekly Fleet Working Team cadence, including agenda-setting, material coordination, and clear decision-oriented summaries
- Support monthly Fleet SteerCo by developing executive-ready materials and consolidating cross-functional inputs
- Track decisions, actions, and key milestones; proactively identify risks, dependencies, and escalation items
- Maintain governance artifacts such as decision logs, RACIs, and workstream trackers
- Synthesize cross-workstream insights, highlighting key themes, risks, and trade-offs for leadership
Fleet Financial Analysis (as required)
- Support financial modelling and business cases (e.g., aircraft lifecycle economics, CASM, fuel sensitivity, scenario analysis)
- Develop executive-ready analysis to support fleet selection, configuration, and retirement decisions
- Respond to ad hoc analytical requests from internal stakeholders
- Translate complex data into clear, decision-ready insights
Experience and Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field
- 3–5 years of experience in strategy, financial analysis, program management, or governance
- Strong written communication skills with ability to produce executive-ready materials
- Highly organized with proven ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy
- Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills (deck development and financial analysis)
- Demonstrated ownership, initiative, and comfort working in ambiguity
Preferred
- Experience in aviation, aerospace, or capital-intensive industries
- Familiarity with fleet planning concepts (aircraft economics, CASM, lifecycle management)
- Understanding of cross-functional airline operations
- Experience supporting executive governance forums (e.g., SteerCo, SLT)
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI)
Core Competencies
- Executive communication and structured thinking
- Stakeholder coordination and influence
- Attention to detail and analytical problem solving
- Ownership and accountability
- Process discipline and continuous improvement
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 protected].
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.
For more information about everything WestJet, please westjet.com/aboutus.
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