Encore - Q400 - Pilot - First Officer YYC

Please note:

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

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.

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 fleetofstate-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.

• 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

Please note:

candidates will be required to provide documentation for review during the recruitment process, including (but not limited to) the Transport Canada Aviation Booklet, logbooks, Transport Canada licensing record, and Transport Canada licensing verification letter.

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 Officersmaycarryout
200 hoursinan

Encore aircraftforamaximumcredit of100 hours PICUStowardsATPLrequirementsasdetailedinCAR 421.11.

Your development is important, West Jetters are encouraged to have regular conversations with their leaders regarding their career. In addition, resources can be found on the People Portal to support your career aspirations.

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 shared responsibilities all team members are expected to use safe work practices to ensure their well‑being and the safety of others. West Jet recognizes that the use of Alcohol and Drugs can adversely impact a safe work environment and the well‑being of others including guests, suppliers and the public, as well as place West…