Encore - Q400 - Pilot - First Officer - 2026 - YYC
WestJet Group•Calgary, AB
•Onsite
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 750 hours total time
- 100 hours 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)
- Completion of either the IATRA or the SAMRA and 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 not a holder of a Canadian passport
- All required visas or travel documents allowing unrestricted travel
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Transport Canada Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) is preferred
- Accumulated flight time of over 1000 hours
- Experience with multi-engine and multi-crew operations
- Previous internal experience as a WestJetter
- Graduation from one of our partnership schools
Responsibilities
- Following standard operating procedures to ensure the safety of our crew and guests.
- Leading by example, demonstrating honesty and integrity.
- Working within a dynamic team environment and communicating effectively.
- Being flexible and adaptable to respond to the changing demands of the operation and business.
- Being professional and committed to upholding WestJet values.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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