First Officer - Cargojet Airways
About Cargojet
Cargojet, recognized as Canada's leading provider of time-sensitive overnight air cargo services, offers an exceptional opportunity to accelerate one's aviation career. As the most awarded Air Cargo Airline in Canada, Cargojet transports over 1,300,000 pounds of cargo each business night across its extensive North American network. The company operates a fleet of all-cargo aircraft and has consistently been honored as one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies, alongside receiving the Shipper’s Choice Award for best Air Cargo Carrier in Canada for multiple years. Joining Cargojet means becoming part of a diverse, vibrant, and dedicated team at the forefront of the domestic and international air cargo industry, characterized by a strong sense of leadership and commitment.
Job Overview
Cargojet is seeking a qualified First Officer to join its esteemed flight operations team. This role is instrumental in ensuring the safe, efficient, and timely operation of its cargo flights. The successful candidate will support the Captain in all aspects of flight management and operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting the Captain in comprehensive flight planning, preparation, and execution.
- Performing take-offs and landings under the Captain's direct authority.
- Undertaking additional duties as delegated by the Captain.
- Assuming Captain responsibilities in the event of the Captain's incapacitation.
Compensation and Benefits
- Annual Compensation: Level 1 First Officer - $80,408.00 CAD.
- Comprehensive health benefits for the employee and dependents, effective from the date of hire.
- Company matching contributions towards retirement plans.
- Cargojet does not require new employees to enter into training bonds.
Required Qualifications
- A valid Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) or a Commercial Pilot’s License (CPL) with successfully passed IATRA or SAMRA & SARON exams.
- Accumulated a minimum of 1,000 hours of total flying time, including at least 250 hours of multi-turbine experience.
- Eligibility to work in Canada and the ability to travel without restrictions within the Cargojet network. This includes the successful acquisition of necessary crew visas, particularly for travel to the United States.
- Requirement to obtain a Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC).
- English Language Proficiency at Level 4 or higher, as per ICAO's language proficiency rating scale.
Important Information
Cargojet is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly. Cargojet is dedicated to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. If accommodation is required, Cargojet will collaborate to meet specific needs.
Safety is Cargojet's paramount priority. As an organization operating in a safety-sensitive environment, all employees are required to abstain from the consumption of cannabis, both inside and outside the workplace. Compliance with this critical element of the company's drug and alcohol policy is mandatory at all times.