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Encore - Q400 - Pilot - First Officer YYC

Job in Calgary, Alberta, D3J, Canada
Listing for: WestJet
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-28
Job specializations:
  • Transportation
    Pilot, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Encore - Q400 - Pilot - First Officer - 2026 - YYC
Please note:

This position is not eligible for remote work under our hybrid work policy.

Why West Jet

Since our story took off in 1996, West Jet 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.

Overview Of

The Role

At West Jet Encore, our pilots create a memorable travel experience for our guests while working among one of Canada’s most admired and respected corporate cultures.

Our pilots provide safe and efficient airtravel across an expansive network serviced by a fleet ofstate-of-the-art De Havilland Dash 8-400 (Q400) turboprop aircraft. In addition, theyare team-oriented providing leadership to our flight crews while being a brand ambassador of West Jet’s corporate values.

Key Deliverables

The ability to follow standard operating procedures:ensuring the safety of our crew and guests
Lead by example,demonstrating honesty and integrity
The ability to work within a dynamic team environment and communicate effectively
Flexible and adaptable to respond tothechanging demands of the operation and business
Professional and committed to upholding West Jet values

Minimum experience and qualifications:

750 hours total time
100hours fixed-wing pilot-in-command time
Valid Transport Canada Group 1

Instrument Rating
Valid Transport Canada Class 1

Medical Certificate
Transport Canada Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)(EN)
Transport Canada Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) is preferred
Completion of either the IATRA or the SAMRAand SARON (Exams must be valid and expiration through to PPC)
Legally entitled to work in Canada
Current valid passport and Canadian Permanent Resident Card, if you are nota holder of a Canadian passport
All required visas or travel documents allowing you tofreelytravel unrestricted
Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC) obtained prior to the completion of Initial Ground School
Clear police background and criminal record check
Offers of employment are conditional on passing a pre-employment alcohol and drug screening test
Oral and written proficiency in English

Preference will be given to candidates who exceed the minimum qualifications and experience, including but not limited to

Accumulated flight time of over 1000 hours

Experience with multi-engine and multi-crew operations
Previous internal experience as a West Jetter
Graduation from one of our partnership schools

West Jet Encore supports aPilot-in-Command Under Supervision(PICUS) program for First Officers who hold a CPL to accrue PICUSflight time and experience.

First Officersmaycarry out
200 hours inan Encore aircraftforamaximumcredit of100 hours PICUStowards

ATPLrequirementsasdetailedin

CAR 421.11.

The Benefits Of Being a West Jetter

West Jet provides all West Jetters 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 West Jet Group Of Companies

West Jet took to the skies in 1996 with just over 200 employees and three aircraft operating service to five destinations. Since then, West Jet 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 West Jetters 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 West Jet Group is a major Canadian employer and includes West Jet Airlines, West Jet 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 West Jet, 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…
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