Manager - Approved Training Organization (ATO)

at  WestJet

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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hold a valid Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineer license;
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in the maintenance of aircraft;
• Knowledgeable in maintenance training, development, and delivery;
• Familiar with aircraft and/or aircraft systems that may require instruction by the PRT;
• Previous supervisory/leadership experience in a unionized setting is advantageous.

• As PRT, oversee the ATO’s compliance with Canadian Aviation Regulation (CAR) 566 and the WestJet Training Policy Manual;
• Lead a unionized team of Technical Instructors, managing hiring, performance, professional development, regulatory compliance and maintaining qualifications;
• Interact with Transport Canada including revisions of the Training Policy Manual, application for new type course development, process inspections and audits;
• Maintain the ATO’s Quality System to ensure training delivery meets the highest standards, aligning with the TPM requirements, and ensuring Transport Canada-approved training adheres to the approved curriculum;
• Manage the training records system, examination process control, student attendance control and certificate issuance to ensure compliance with the TPM and CAR 566.