Encore - Q400 - Pilot - Direct Entry Captain - 2024 - YYC
3 weeks ago
Employment Type: Full-time Hourly
City: Calgary, AB (YYC)
Posting Open Date: 06/05/2024
Posting Close Date: 06/30/2024 (Please note the posting will close at 11:59pm MST)
Why WestJet:
Every WestJet journey has the potential to enrich lives; a career with us is no exception.
WestJet arrived on the Canadian airline scene in 1996 and changed the industry for the better. We made air travel more affordable for Canadians and now we're going global.
Join us and love where you're going.
Looking for the ideal aviation career? Join our WestJet Encore team as a Direct Entry Captain and contribute to safe and efficient air travel across a vast network, using state-of-the-art De Havilland Dash Q400) turboprop aircraft. As part of our team, you'll embody teamwork and leadership while upholding WestJet's core values. Here's why joining us is the ultimate choice:
- Customizable Schedules: Achieve a better work-life balance with our socialized schedule bidding program (non-seniority-based schedules) and the flexibility to trade, drop, or pick up pairings within our automated shift trade system. WestJet Encore Pilots can expect a minimum monthly guarantee of 75 credit hours and no dedicated reserve-only scheduling lines.
- Travel Privileges: Benefit from non-seniority based standby travel perks within the WestJet Group and jump seat agreements with partner airlines.
- Career Advancement: Internal opportunities to grow your career as a pilot and aviator. Once you have been hired into the WestJet Group, fleet movement and upgrades are honored based on seniority, no additional interview required. Let your interview with the WestJet group be your last
As a Direct Entry Captain, you will be delivering the WestJet guest experience, while ensuring a safe and on-time operation. You will lead by example with honesty, integrity, and professionalism. Are you ready for your next adventure? Ensure you meet the following requirements:
- Transport Canada Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL)
- 2000 hours total time (fixed-wing aircraft)
- 250 hours fixed-wing pilot-in-command time
- 500 flight hours under CARs 705, or equivalent*
- Valid Transport Canada Group 1 Instrument Rating and Class 1 Medical Certificate
- Canadian citizenship or Canadian permanent resident
- All required visas or travel documents allowing for unrestricted travel
- Clear police background and criminal record check
- Oral and written proficiency in English
- Offers of employment are conditional on passing a pre-employment alcohol and drug screening test
- Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC) obtained prior to the completion of Initial Ground School
Candidates with experience and additional qualifications that exceed minimum requirements will be given preference. Examples of additional qualifications include multi-engine, multi-crew, internal WestJet experience, or graduation from one of our partner schools.
*Experience that will be considered equivalent to CARs 705 includes, but is not limited to, Part 121 or European Airline, heavy military transport/multi-engine, large corporate PIC operating under CARs 704, high performance multi-engine aircraft PIC operated under CARs 704 or multi-engine/multi-crew in aircraft over 25,000lbs.
Join us and embark on a rewarding journey with the WestJet Group.
Think we are a fit? Apply now
About WestJet Group of Companies
Together with WestJet's regional airline, WestJet Encore, we offer scheduled service to more than 100 destinations in North America, Central America, the Caribbean and Europe and to more than 175 destinations in over 20 countries through our airline partnerships.
Our Safety Promise
At WestJet, the safety and security of our people and our guests is a core value and at the heart of what we do. As safety and security is a shared responsibility, it is expected that you will use safe work practices to ensure your well-being and the safety of others.
WestJet 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 WestJet's operations at risk. All roles that are identified as safety sensitive are required to pass a Pre-Employment Alcohol and Drug Test as per WestJet's Alcohol and Drug Policy.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We embrace what makes us each unique, and what makes us uniquely WestJet. WestJet is committed to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility and if you require accommodation during the selection process, please let our Talent Acquisition team know. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest in WestJet; however, only those candidates who are selected will be contacted.
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