Materials Analyst-Technical

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. Reporting to Sr. Manager, Demand Management, the Materials Analyst-Technical is responsible for planning, positioning, and optimizing rotable and repairable component inventory to ensure aircraft readiness and operational reliability. This role translates maintenance programs, reliability data, fleet plans, and repair cycle performance into disciplined stocking and provisioning strategies that balance aircraft availability, capital investment, and risk. The Materials Analyst-Technical operates at the intersection of Technical Operations and Supply Chain, combining technical knowledge of aircraft components and manufacturer documentation with inventory planning discipline to keep high-value, high-risk components in the right place at the right time. Key Responsibilities: Rotable Planning & Provisioning Forecast rotable and repairable component requirements using flight hours, cycles, MTBUR, QPA, scheduled removals, and maintenance program inputs Size component floats and govern Min/Max levels by base, accounting for actual repair turnaround times, Beyond Economic Repair (BER) rates, and network connectivity Lead initial provisioning for new fleet types and new or seasonal bases, including review and customization of manufacturer Recommended Spare Parts Lists (RSPLs) Manage the phase-in and phase-out of inventory driven by modifications, Service Bulletins, Airworthiness Directives, and fleet retirements, including disposition of obsolete or surplus components Requisition & Network Management Manage the daily rotable requisition queue, routing demand to transfer, exchange, repair, or purchase Rebalance inventory across the network to protect hub and outstation coverage, including wheels and brakes and base startups Action scrapped and BER components against Min/Max levels and model requirements Prioritize AOG, critical, and outstation demand, and escalate shortages that threaten aircraft availability Repair Cycle Oversight Monitor components through the repair pipeline, tracking actual turnaround time against contracted performance Partner with Repair & Overhaul to prioritize repairs, expedite critical units, and manage inventory float Support component repair, exchange, and pool programs, including contract scope, home base kit reviews, and vendor performance Track warranty, free-of-charge, and vendor-committed components through to receipt Budget & Cross-Functional Alignment Build and manage the annual rotable capital budget, including scrap replacement, AOG exposure, and new component requirements, and support the component repair budget Partner with Engineering, Reliability, Powerplant, Maintenance Planning, Fleet Chiefs, Procurement, Stores, and the AOG Desk to translate technical changes into inventory actions Provide data-driven recommendations on high-value purchases, stocking strategy, and risk acceptance Performance Management & Continuous Improvement Monitor fill rate, service level, inventory in the repair cycle, repair turnaround time, and parts-related AOG performance Conduct structured root cause analysis for rotable shortages and AOG events, and develop mitigation plans Improve data quality in eMRO, including Min/Max parameters, lead times, repair turnaround times, and part number effectivity and interchangeability Document processes and decision logic, and support automation and analytics initiatives Qualifications: Education & Experience Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) licence, technical diploma, or degree in Engineering, Supp…

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