First Officer (Dash 8 - 100/300)
Voyageur Aviation Corp. is seeking a qualified First Officer (100/300) to join its Flight Operations team. Reporting to the Director, Flight Operations, the First Officer will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the company's DH8 fleet, primarily supporting overseas bases throughout Africa and the Middle East. This position involves a rotational schedule of 8 weeks in the field followed by 8 weeks off.
Voyageur Aviation Corp. delivers innovative solutions to customers with unique aviation requirements. It is an integrated provider of specialized aviation services, including advanced engineering and maintenance capabilities, parts sales and logistics management, aircraft leasing, and contract flying operations, supporting humanitarian missions, cargo transport, and workforce movements to remote communities both internationally and domestically. Headquartered in North Bay, Ontario, Voyageur Aviation Corp. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chorus Aviation Inc.
Responsibilities:
- Safely operate company aircraft as Second-in-Command, providing support to the Pilot-in-Command.
- Ensure operational control parameters are maintained throughout flights.
- Maintain on-time performance and accomplish flight objectives.
- Safeguard the security of passengers, crew, aircraft, and cargo.
- Liaise with the Pilot-in-Command, Voyageur’s Dispatch department, ATC, FSS, and customers.
- Ensure all necessary maps, charts, and navigation equipment are readily available on the aircraft.
- Actively participate in safety briefings and utilize Voyageur’s Safety and Risk Management system.
- Comply with all company policies and procedures, air regulations, and standard operating procedures.
- Complete all required operational paperwork as needed.
- Maintain qualifications required to crew Dash 8 aircraft.
Qualifications:
- Possess a valid CPL or ATPL.
- Minimum of 1500 hours of total flight time.
- Minimum of 500 hours of Pilot-in-Command (PIC) time.
- Minimum of 250 hours on a Dash 8 aircraft.
- Meet Transport Canada requirements to operate a Dash 8 aircraft.
- Current DH8 type-rating.
- Capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to identify solutions.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Willing to work overnight shifts.
Candidates must be legally eligible to work for a Canadian company, provide a clear Criminal Background Check, and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Voyageur Aviation Corp. is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment.