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 8-400 (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!

Key Responsibilities

Operate the Q400 in accordance with the regulations and standards set out by Transport Canada, the manufacturer, and WestJet Encore
Ensure crew members comply with the safety regulations and company requirements during all phases of flight
Lead by example with honesty, integrity and ensure effective communication among the crew and our guests
Ability to work within a dynamic team environment and liaise with the Operations Control Centre
Deliver an exceptional WestJet guest experience, while ensuring a safe and on-time operation
Flexible and adaptable to respond to the changing demands of the operation and business
Professional and committed to upholding WestJet values

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
Legally entitled to work in Canada (must hold Canadian Citizenship, Permanent Residency or open work permit with PR application in process)
Primary residence must be in Canada and eligible to obtain and maintain provincial health care
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.

Compensation

A competitive compensation package will be offered as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Additional total rewards including yearly step pay increases (January 1st), WestJet Saving Plan (WSP), Profit Share (based on quarterly profitability and is not guaranteed), Owner’s Performance Award (dependent on meeting company specific targets), uniform allowance, travel privileges and flexible benefit plan.

WestJet Encore offers coverage under a flexible group benefit plan for Pilots from the first day of active work. Benefits include extended health, dental, out of country/province emergency travel medical, group life, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, long term disability, critical illness, health spending or personal spending account.

WestJet Encore Talent Acquisition

Ms. Rachel Piteau

WestJet Head Office 22 Aerial Place NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 3J1

pilotrecruiting@westjet.com

Join us and embark on a rewarding journey with the WestJet Group.

Think we are a fit? Apply now!

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