Francis Chan

Francis Chan is an experienced aerospace engineer currently serving as the Lead Engineer for Aircraft Configuration at WestJet since January 2022, where responsibilities include leading new and used aircraft inductions and managing multiple retrofit projects. Previously, Francis was a Senior Engineer in Fleet Engineering at WestJet, focusing on aircraft configurations for Swoop and WestJet's B737-800BCF induction projects. Prior experience includes serving as an Engineer for Cabin Programmes at Cathay Pacific Airways, managing A330 and A320 aircraft interior conversions, and completing internships at Airbus Operations Limited and Cathay Pacific Airways. Francis holds a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Mechanical Engineering and a Bachelor of Business Administration with Honours in General Business Management from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, along with additional qualifications in Project Management and Mechanical Engineering from other institutions.