First Officer - Dash 8 Q-Series

NTR

DE HAVILLAND

DASH 8 Q-SERIES

Employment - Permanent

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Minimum requirements

Total time

750 hours

PIC time

100 hours

Type rating

Not required (Training Provided)

Flight time notes

WestJet Encore supports a Pilot-in-Command Under Supervision (PICUS) program for First Officers who hold a CPL to accrue PICUS flight time and experience. First Officers may carry out 200 hours in Encore aircraft for a maximum credit of 100 hours PICUS towards ATPL requirements as detailed in CAR 421.11.

Preferred time

Preference will be given to candidates with qualifications beyond the basic requirements.
Multi-engine, multi crew, internal WestJet experience, total time greater than 1000 hours and graduation from one of our partnerships schools are considered assets.

License

IATRA

Lic. Authority

TCCA

Medical

Class 1

ICAO ELP level

Covid-19 vaccination

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

Not provided

Additional requirements

Completion of either the IATRA or the SAMRAand SARON (Exams must be valid)
Current valid passport
All required visas or travel documents allowing you to freely travel 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

Preferred

Transport Canada Airline Transport Pilots License (ATPL) is preferred

Job description

At WestJet Encore, our pilots create a memorable travel experience for our guests while working among one of Canadas most admired and respected corporate cultures. Our pilots provide safe and efficient air travel across an expansive network serviced by a fleet of Bombardier Q400 NextGen turboprop aircraft. In addition, they are team-oriented providing leadership to our flight crews while being a brand ambassador of WestJets corporate values.

Compensation and benefits

Summary

WestJet provides all WestJetters with a competitive total rewards package.
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

Equal opportunity employer

WestJet is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.