WestJet is a Canadian airline that provides domestic and international air travel services.

WestJet

We took to the skies in 1996 with just over 200 employees and three aircraft operating service to five destinations. Today, The WestJet group of companies offers scheduled service to more than 100 destinations in North America, Central America, the Caribbean, Asia and Europe with a team of over 14,000 people and nearly 200 aircraft. In addition to our flagship Boeing 737s, our fleet also includes Boeing 787 Dreamliners and the De Havilland Dash 8-400. 

We have been recognized for three consecutive years as Best Airline in Canada (2017-19) and awarded among travellers' favourite Mid-Sized Airlines in North America (2019). In 2024 we were recognized as one of Canada’s best employers by Forbes magazine. 

We are committed to enriching the communities we serve. By working alongside local organizations and our national charitable partners, we are actively engaged and investing in the initiatives that matter most to our guests and our people.

At WestJet, we have a proud legacy as a leading Canadian employer, and we are working to remain a top talent destination. Browse our Jobs section to see current opportunities, and check out our Life section to learn more about our growth plans, culture, leadership and more. 


Thank you to our partner GlobalMedic (David McAntony Gibson Foundation) for supporting our communities with the right aid at the right time.  #WestJet #CommunityInvestment #WestJetCI

Today we are pleased to announce our new partnership with the Canadian Football League. This partnership builds on our long history of supporting the CFL as the Official Airline of the BC Lions Football Club, the Calgary Stampeders and the Saskatchewan Roughriders.  

As Official Airline of the CFL, we’re proud to fly players and fans to games across Canada, offering flights to all 9 CFL team hometowns. Visit our Newsroom to learn more about the partnership: 

#partnerships #partnershipannouncement #businessdevelopment

23 years since we received our first delivery of the first 737-700 from Boeing. ✈

Love takes flight in Vancouver! ✈️ 

This weekend, we'll glide down a different type of runway alongside local WestJetters, family, and friends. 

Together, we celebrate the significant progress made towards achieving equity and understanding as we march together for a non-stop flight to a fabulous Pride! 💙 

#WestJet #Pride #VancouverPride

✈️📚 Discover Indigenous Stories at 35,000 Feet! 📚✈️

To celebrate diverse voices, here are some must-read books by Indigenous authors WestJetters have suggested for your next flight with us. 

Let us know in the comment section which of your fave Indigenous authors and titles we should add to our reading list!

#IndigenousAuthors #WestJetReads #InFlightReading #CelebrateDiversity #NIHM2024

Happy Aviation Maintenance Technician Day! ✈️🌟 

Today we’d like to thank our skilled Tech Ops team who ensure the safety of our fleet. Recently, WestJet Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AMEs) showcased their skills at the Aerospace Maintenance Competition in Chicago, competing against educational institutions, airlines, and MRO’s (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul). They earned impressive scores in the technical challenges!  Thank you to our AMEs for representing the entire WestJet team! 💙 

#AviationMaintenanceTechnicianDay #WestJet

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