Direct Entry Captain - Dash 8

Porter Airlines Inc.Toronto, ON
Onsite

About The Position

At Porter Airlines, a rewarding pilot career awaits. Elevate your earnings! At Porter, as you operate the modern De Havilland Dash 8-400 turboprops, you will earn industry-leading Dash 8-400 pay. Join our journey of growth! Porter is expanding at jet-speed, join now and you will benefit from quickly moving up in seniority as we welcome over 1,200 new pilots to our team in the next 4 years, and the fastest upgrade possible to a narrow-body jet Captain role in Canada.

Requirements

  • Airline Transport Pilot License (Transport Canada)
  • Minimum 2,500 hours total time
  • 500 hours Pilot In Command on Q400 or 1,500 hours Pilot In Command, heavy turboprop in excess of 44,000lbs MGTOW
  • Must possess the legal ability to work in Canada. This requires a current, valid Canadian Passport, or a current, valid International Passport with a valid US Crewmember Visa (C-1/D).

Nice To Haves

  • Preference will be given to those with time on type and with 705 operation experience
  • Aviation College or University Degree is an asset
  • Pilots that do not meet the minimum requirements may be considered based on experience and other factors

Responsibilities

  • Actively participate in Porter’s Safety Management System (SMS) including reporting hazards and incidents encountered in daily operations; understand, comply and promote the Company Safety Policy
  • Our pilots are leaders who work collaboratively with other team members to achieve organizational goals and meet our Flying Refined service standards.
  • Communicate openly, honestly, and respectfully with each other.

Benefits

  • Industry leading Dash 8-400 pay
  • Quickly moving up in seniority
  • Fastest upgrade possible to a narrow-body jet Captain role in Canada
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