First Officer - Dash 8

NTR

DE HAVILLAND DASH 8

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

Accumulated flight time of over 1000 hours
Experience with multi-engine and multi-crew operations
Flight instructors with a minimum class 3 instructor rating and 1200+ hours total time

License Required

IATRA

Accepted Licenses

TCCA

Medical

Class 1

ICAO ELP level

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
Previous internal experience as a WestJetter
Graduation from one of our partnership schools

Job description

At WestJet 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 air travel across an expansive network serviced by a fleet of state-of-the-art De Havilland Dash 8-400 (Q400) turboprop aircraft. In addition, they are team-oriented providing leadership to our flight crews while being a brand ambassador of WestJet’s corporate values.   

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.