Requisition ID 99206 - Posted 04/26/2024 - Flight Operations - Calgary, AB (YYC) - WestJet Encore
Employment Type: Full Time
City: Calgary, AB (YYC)
Posting Open Date: 04/26/2024
Posting Close Date: 06/30/2024 (Please note the posting will close at 11:59pm MST )
Why WestJet:
Every WestJet journey has the potential to enrich lives; a career with us is no exception.
WestJet arrived on the Canadian airline scene in 1996 and changed the industry for the better. We made air travel more affordable for Canadians and now we're going global.
Join us and love where you’re going.
WestJet Encore’s Flightpath posting is designed for pilots who have graduated from one of our partnership schools, who do not meet our current minimum qualifications, to submit an application with the interest in joining WestJet Encore. This will allow our Pilot hiring team to track your progress, hours and experience, as you work towards meeting the minimum qualifications to be eligible for a First Officer Position.
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. Our pilots provide safe and efficient air-travel across an expansive network serviced by a fleet of Bombardier Q400 NextGen turboprop aircraft. In addition, they are team-oriented, providing leadership to our flight crews, while being brand ambassadors of The WestJet Group’s corporate values.
What you will bring to the team:
Application Submission Eligibility:
This posting is for recent graduates of our partnership schools (Mount Royal University, Springbank Air Training College, Super T Aviation, Seneca College, Confederation College, Western University, Sault College, University of Waterloo, Okanagan College, British Columbia Institute of Technology or First Nations Technical Institute). Preference given to candidates with qualifications beyond the minimum requirements and candidates with internal WestJet Group work experience. Multi-engine and multi-crew time preferred.
Current experience and qualifications for WestJet Encore First Officer:
Please visit www.westjet.com/en-ca/jobs/pilot for additional requirements and qualifications.
WestJet Encore supports a Pilot-in-Command Under Supervision (PICUS) program for First Officers who hold a CPL to accrue PICUS flight time and experience. First Officers may carry out 200 hours in Encore aircraft for a maximum credit of 100 hours PICUS towards ATPL requirements as detailed in CAR 421.11 .
The benefits of being a WestJetter:
WestJet provides all WestJetters with a competitive total rewards package. On top of that, we offer:
Think we are a fit? Apply now!
About WestJet Group of Companies
Together with WestJet's regional airline, WestJet Encore, we offer scheduled service to more than 100 destinations in North America, Central America, the Caribbean and Europe and to more than 175 destinations in over 20 countries through our airline partnerships.
Our Safety Promise
At WestJet, the safety and security of our people and our guests is a core value and at the heart of what we do. As safety and security is a shared responsibility, it is expected that you will use safe work practices to ensure your well-being and the safety of others.
WestJet recognizes that the use of Alcohol and Drugs can adversely impact a safe work environment and the well-being of others including guests, suppliers and the public, as well as place WestJet's operations at risk. All roles that are identified as safety sensitive are required to pass a Pre-Employment Alcohol and Drug Test as per WestJet's Alcohol and Drug Policy.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We embrace what makes us each unique, and what makes us uniquely WestJet. WestJet is committed to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility and if you require accommodation during the selection process, please let our Talent Acquisition team know. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest in WestJet; however, only those candidates who are selected will be contacted.
For more information about everything WestJet, please visit WestJet.com .