Summit Air | Captain

Company Profile and Opportunity

Summit Air, headquartered in Yellowknife, NWT, maintains a distinguished legacy of operational excellence across Canada, specializing in passenger charters, essential cargo transport, and tailored flight solutions for industry-leading clients. With a deep history of serving northern and remote aviation needs, the company is actively expanding its fleet and operational scope across the nation.

There has never been a better time to join this growing team. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately to join the base located in Vancouver, BC.

Essential Responsibilities

The Avro RJ Captain serves as Pilot-in-Command (PIC), ensuring the safe, efficient, and regulatory-compliant operation of the aircraft throughout Summit Air's extensive route network. The Captain must uphold the company's strong commitment to safety culture at all times. Core responsibilities include:

• Operating Avro RJ aircraft safely and efficiently throughout Northern Canada while serving as Pilot-in-Command (PIC).
• Maintaining absolute currency with all available flight information, including meteorological data and applicable NOTAMs, and meticulously verifying Type A flight plans for accuracy and compliance.
• Diligently participating in the comprehensive aircraft pre-flight inspection, as well as executing all required post-flight duties.

Candidate Qualifications and Requirements

Summit Air requires Captains who demonstrate an unwavering commitment to operational discipline and command presence. Essential requirements for consideration include:

• Possession of a current Canadian Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL).
• A minimum of 4000 hours Total Time.
• A minimum of 2500 hours Multi-Engine Pilot-in-Command (MPIC) time on aircraft greater than 5700 kg.
• Possession of a current Passport with the unrestricted ability to travel to the United States and Europe.
• The ability to successfully obtain a Canadian Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC).
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills suitable for a command position.
• Successful completion of mandatory pre-employment drug and alcohol testing protocols.

Highly Desirable Assets

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following specialized experience:

• A minimum of 500 hours on Jet aircraft.
• Extensive operational experience within High Arctic environments.
• Demonstrated proficiency with modern Glass Cockpit systems.