WestJet Encore | Captain

Overview of the Role:

At WestJet Encore our pilots create a memorable travel experience for our guests while working among one of Canada’s most admired and respected corporate cultures. Your experience has prepared you to provide safe and efficient air-travel across an expansive network serviced by a fleet of Bombardier Q400 NextGen turboprop aircraft. You are team-oriented, providing leadership to our flight crews while being a brand ambassador of WestJet’s corporate values.

Key Deliverables include:

• The ability to follow standard operating procedures ensuring the safety of our crew and guests
  
• Lead by example demonstrating confidence, honesty and integrity
  
• A positive and passionate personality, with the natural ability to communicate with others
  
• The ability to work within a dynamic team environment
  
• Flexible and adaptable to respond to changing demands of the operation and business
  
• Willingness to go above and beyond for our guests
  
• Professional and committed to upholding WestJet values

Experience and Qualifications:

• 2000 hours total time (fixed-wing aircraft)
• 250 hours fixed-wing pilot-in-command time
• 500 flight hours under CARs 705 operation
  
• Transport Canada Airline Transport Pilot’s Licence (ATPL)
  
• Valid TC Group 1 Instrument Rating
• Valid TC Category 1 Medical Certificate
  
• Legally entitled to work in Canada
• Current valid passport or Canadian Permanent Resident Card if you are not a holder of a Canadian Passport
  
• All required visas or travel documents allowing you to freely travel unrestricted
  
• Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC) obtained prior to the completion of Initial Ground School
  
• Oral and written proficiency in English
• Clear police background and criminal record check  
  
• Offers of employment are conditional on passing a pre-employment alcohol and drug screening test 

Preference will be given to candidates with qualifications and experience beyond the basic requirements. Multi-engine, multi crew, internal WestJet experience, total time greater than 2000 hours and graduation from one of our partnerships schools are considered assets.

The benefits of being a WestJetter:

WestJet provides all WestJetters with a competitive total rewards package.

On top of that, we offer:

• A fun and friendly culture with colleagues who work together to win
  
• Travel privileges for you and your family, effective from your start date
  
• Savings and Benefit programs that are flexible to meet your specific needs