Q400 Captain
Reports To: Chief Pilot
Direct Reports: None
1. POSITION SUMMARY:
While practicing “Safety Always” in every aspect of job performance and aircraft operations, Waltzing
Matilda Aviation (WMA) pilots inspire air travel by keeping our promises to guests and team members
and building customer loyalty to our respective brands. WMA Pilots are responsible for the safe,
efficient, reliable and effective operation of WMA aircraft while always meeting all regulatory
requirements and executing company standard operating procedures. WMA Pilots lead by living our
values of Safety, Service, Convenience and Reliability.
A Q400 Captain is defined as a Pilot who is in command of the aircraft and is responsible for the
manipulation of, or who manipulates the flight controls of a Q400 aircraft while underway, including
takeoff and landing of such aircraft, and who is properly qualified to serve as, and holds a current
certification and rating required by the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) for service as a Captain.
2. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
A) SAFETY: Demonstrate safety ownership in every aspect of their responsibilities, performance, and
behavior to ensure the successful outcome of every flight.
1. Ensure all identified safety or regulatory non-compliance and/or ineffective processes are
reported so they can be assessed and corrected by WMA
2. Actively participate in and contribute to our WMA Safety Management System
3. Actively support WMA safety promotions
4. Report all identified hazards through the safety reporting system
5. Use SOP’s to execute consistently to achieve intended outcomes
6. Fulfill the duties and responsibilities of inflight security coordinator (PIC)
B) FLIGHT STANDARDS: Work as “One Team” with crew scheduling, dispatch, and other team members
to ensure all flight operations are conducted within flight and duty, weight and balance and
performance limitations applicable to the flight.
1. Ensure their flight time and duty time limitations have not and will not exceed 14 CFR Part 117
limitations
2. Confirm that all appropriate weight and balance calculations are completed and applied prior to
flight to ensure safe operations
3. Ensure that all takeoff and landing performance calculations are completed prior to flight to
ensure safe operations
4. Carry all required certification and documentation on board the aircraft
5. Ensure that all route and airport currency requirements are maintained
6. Execute all flight activity to achieve on-time, efficient operations, while never compromising our
commitment to Safety Always
7. Identify and share opportunities for improvement to help us as One Team always find ways to
get even better
C) CUSTOMER AND CREW LEADERSHIP: Build customer loyalty to One Team spirit by leading flight
operations to deliver on our purpose, values, vision, and brand.
1. Enable effective crew performance by communicating transparently and authentically with all
team members
2. Build customer trust and loyalty by communicating directly and authentically with customers
with care, kindness, and respect and in our “brand voice”
3. Lead all flight team members to work together and perform effectively by modeling our values
and living our vision in everything we do
3. QUALIFICATIONS:
Leadership: reinforces “Safety Always” value, meets regulatory and company standards, and enables
excellence by all flight team members by leading to create timely, effective performance with a focus on
purpose and results
Effective Communication: builds “One Team” performance and customer trust and loyalty through
better communication with guests and team members
Critical Thinking: identifies, evaluates, and selects optimal actions to operate safely, effectively and
efficiently. Identifies and shares opportunities to improve so we as a team collectively get even better
Team First Mindset: Places “we” before “me” to enable seamless “One Team” performance and
seamless execution. Humble and proud of contributing to and achieving team results
Composed: assesses and acts purposefully in all situations. Responds to stressful situations by
determining the right course of action to maintain safety, meet regulatory standards, and keep our
commitments to customers and team members.
Must have legal authorization to work in the United States and/or Canada and travel in/out of
United States and/or Canada without restriction
Airline Transport Pilot Certificate Multi-Engine Land (Transport Canada or FAA)
Q400 Type Rating
1st Class Medical
21 Years of age
2,500 TT
500 Q400 TT
1,500 PIC Turbine
1,000 MEL
Meets 14 CFR §121.436(a)(3)
4. COMPENSATION:
Compensation is competitive with similar operators and equipment types and will be commensurate
with applicant’s experience.