Dash 8 Captain (DHC-8) – Thompson, Manitoba

Pilot Assessments; Thompson; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilot Assessments in Thompson is seeking a Captain to operate the DHC-8 with safety and service as top priorities. You'll oversee flights across a northern network, ensuring on-time performance and compliance with regulations.

Qualifications include ATPL, Group 1 Instrument Rating, medical clearance, and 500+ hours on the DHC-8 with multiengine experience. Willingness to travel and adapt to northern conditions is essential.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English with strong verbal, listening, and written skills.
• Team-oriented and able to work under pressure.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate the DHC-8 in full compliance with the Canadian Aviation Regulations, Company Operations Manual, Aircraft Flight Manual, and SOPs.
• Review weather and NOTAMs, determine fuel/oil requirements, and assess alternate planning.
• Perform weight-and-balance calculations; review, amend, and accept the Operational Flight Plan (Type B 705 operation).
• Conduct thorough pre-flight inspections before each departure.
• Oversee and assist with loading, unloading, and securing cargo/freight as required.
• Complete flight watch jointly with the flight dispatcher (Type B 705 operation).
• Execute all post-flight duties, including reporting aircraft whereabouts away from base, and recording flight times and defects.
• Uphold and continually meet/exceed Transport Canada qualification standards and perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Teamwork

Decision making

Education

ATPL

Group 1 Instrument Rating

Category 1 Medical

Job description

About the Role

As a Thompson-based Captain on the DHC-8, your first priority is safety—always—while balancing passenger comfort and on-time performance. You’ll carry thousands of passengers each year across a northern network where your professionalism directly impacts community access to essential services.

What You’ll Do

• Operate the DHC-8 in full compliance with the Canadian Aviation Regulations, Company Operations Manual, Aircraft Flight Manual, and SOPs.
• Review weather and NOTAMs, determine fuel/oil requirements, and assess alternate planning.
• Perform weight-and-balance calculations; review, amend, and accept the Operational Flight Plan (Type B 705 operation).
• Conduct thorough pre-flight inspections before each departure.
• Oversee and assist with loading, unloading, and securing cargo/freight as required.
• Complete flight watch jointly with the flight dispatcher (Type B 705 operation).
• Execute all post-flight duties, including reporting aircraft whereabouts away from base, and recording flight times and defects.
• Uphold and continually meet/exceed Transport Canada qualification standards and perform additional duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• Licensing & Medical: Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL), Group 1 Instrument Rating, and Category 1 Medical.
• Experience: 500+ hours on type (DHC-8) and 500+ multi-engine hours.
• Security: Ability to obtain and maintain required transportation security clearances and authorizations.
• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Communication: Fluency in English with strong verbal, listening, and written skills.
• Professional qualities: Flexible and calm under pressure; respectful, positive, and team-oriented; strong problem-solving and decision-making; unwavering integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.
• Community awareness: Genuine respect and understanding for First Nations communities; Indigenous and Cultural Awareness Training is an asset.
• Nice to have: Previous airline experience.

Working Conditions

• Operate in indoor and outdoor environments across all weather conditions typical of northern operations.
• Travel via company aircraft and other means; flexibility to be away from base for extended periods.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs; physically able to perform all required duties.
• Work a flexible schedule aligned to operational needs and on-time performance standards.