Captain, Flight Crew
About Cargojet
Cargojet invites highly qualified aviation professionals to join its esteemed Flight Crew as a Captain. Recognized as Canada's leading provider of time-sensitive overnight air cargo services, Cargojet transports over 1.3 million pounds of cargo across North America each business night with its dedicated fleet of all-cargo aircraft. The company is consistently celebrated as one of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies and has repeatedly earned the Shipper’s Choice Award for Best Air Cargo Carrier in Canada. Joining Cargojet means becoming part of a diverse and vibrant team at the forefront of the domestic and international air cargo industry, characterized by dedication, strong leadership, and unwavering commitment.
Compensation & Benefits
Cargojet offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to attract and retain top aviation talent. This includes:
- Competitive annual compensation for a Level 1 Captain, starting at approximately $141,090.00 CAD.
- Comprehensive health benefits for employees and their dependents, effective from the date of hire.
- Company-matched contributions to retirement plans.
- A commitment that new employees are not required to enter into training bonds.
Key Responsibilities
The Captain is ultimately responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the aircraft and the well-being of all persons on board throughout the flight. This critical role involves making real-time decisions and ensuring compliance with all regulatory and company policies.
Pre-Flight Responsibilities: The Captain meticulously plans and prepares for the flight, reviewing the planned and alternate routes, assessing destination, alternate, and emergency aerodromes, and analyzing reported and forecast enroute weather conditions, including winds and meteorological data. The Captain ensures the availability and serviceability of all navigation and radio aids, and familiarizes themselves with all Flight Operations Bulletins (FOBs). Responsibilities extend to verifying the installation of required instruments, equipment (including emergency and safety gear), maps, charts, and navigation equipment. The Captain ensures the Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) case is received, contents verified, and units are adequately charged. A critical duty is confirming the aircraft's airworthiness, its release per the Company Maintenance Control Manual (MCM), and signing the Journey Log to accept the aircraft. The Captain also verifies the load distribution and security, ensuring the aircraft's all-up-weight allows for performance to meet prescribed requirements and does not exceed maximum permissible limits. Furthermore, the Captain confirms the adequacy of the fuel load in accordance with regulations, ensuring all fuel filler caps and re-fuelling valves are secured. All mandatory items and documents required for the flight must be carried. The Captain is also responsible for confirming the fitness for duty of all flight crew members and ensuring their familiarity with specific duties, including ensuring the First Officer is well-versed in the flight's circumstances and conditions, such as conducting take-offs and landings, or assuming duties in the event of the designated PIC's incapacitation. Finally, the Captain ensures all required paperwork is complete and signed, accepting responsibility for the flight by signing the Operational Flight Plan (OFP), that all outside doors are closed and secured, and that proper procedures, including those for the Company Ground De-Icing Program and pre-flight checks, have been completed.
In-Flight Responsibilities: During flight, the Captain ensures the aircraft is operated in strict adherence to all aviation regulations, the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This includes observing relevant instructions and limitations outlined in the Flight Operations Manual (FOM), Aircraft Operating Manual (AOM), and the Certificate of Airworthiness. The Captain maintains an accurate watch on planned versus actual fuel consumption, ensures the use of approved checklists during various flight phases, and oversees the proper use of oxygen by flight crew members as per manual instructions. A continuous watch is maintained with Dispatch on the progress of the flight, in accordance with company policy.
Post-Flight Responsibilities: Upon completion of the flight, the Captain is responsible for meticulous post-flight procedures. This involves ensuring all aircraft defects are accurately recorded in the Journey Log Book and reported promptly to maintenance or a qualified enroute aircraft repair facility. The flight portion of the Journey Log Book must be completed and signed. All required company and regulatory documents are to be completed and submitted, and the EFB case returned to Dispatch or units charged for subsequent duty periods. The Captain ensures the aircraft is properly protected from the elements and secured. Where necessary, flight crew members are debriefed, and the flight plan is formally closed. Customs clearance or notification is handled, and the company and any other required ground organization are notified of the arrival. In the event of an accident or incident resulting in injury, death, substantial aircraft or property damage, or other significant incidents, the Captain ensures Dispatch and the nearest appropriate local airport authority are notified by the quickest means, and all Company, TSB/NTSB, and Dangerous Goods Incident/Accident reporting requirements are completed. Any ASRs (Aircraft Safety Reports) are sent to Dispatch or the Director SMS and Security for dissemination. Observations of volcanic activity, including pre-eruption, eruption, or ash cloud, are recorded and reported to the appropriate ATC unit. Any anomalies, failures, or irregularities involving RNP, Nav Database, EFB, ACARS/CPDLC, ADS-B/C, or other PBN and PBCS items are noted on the Flight Report and brought to the attention of the Dispatcher. Finally, the Flight Report Duty Period Section is completed and signed, and the Trip Envelope is fully completed and returned to operations after the last flight of the duty period or pairing.
Qualifications
Candidates for the Captain position must meet the following essential qualifications:
- Possession of a valid Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) with a minimum of 5,000 hours total flight time.
- A minimum of 3,000 hours as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) on transport jet aircraft, or 500 hours PIC on B767 or B757 aircraft types.
- Eligibility to work in Canada and unrestricted travel capability within the entire Cargojet network, including the successful acquisition of all necessary crew visas (e.g., for the United States).
- Ability to obtain a Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC).
- Demonstrated English Language Proficiency (ELP) at ICAO Level 4 or higher.
Important Considerations
Cargojet is committed to fostering an inclusive and safe work environment.
- Equal Opportunity: Cargojet is an equal opportunity employer. While all applications are appreciated, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
- Accessibility: The company is dedicated to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities and will collaborate to meet individual needs.
- Safety-Sensitive Environment: As safety is the paramount priority and Cargojet operates within a safety-sensitive environment, all employees are required to adhere strictly to the company's drug and alcohol policy, which includes abstaining from cannabis consumption both within and outside the workplace. Compliance with this policy is a fundamental condition of employment.