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