King Air Captain — Direct Entry (Type‐Rated)

Pilot Assessments; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An aviation company based in Calgary, Alberta, is seeking a qualified King Air Pilot to command aircraft while ensuring safety and compliance. The ideal candidate will have extensive flying experience, including 2,000 total hours, 500 multi-engine hours, and a Type Rating for King Air series. Strong leadership and collaboration skills are necessary to coordinate effectively with ground teams and mentor crew members. A valid ATPL and Class 1 medical are required, with a strong asset for additional type ratings like BE20 or BE30.

Qualifications

• Total Time: 2,000 hours.
• Multi-Engine PIC: 500 hours.
• In-Type (King Air): 200 hours.
• ICAO ELP: Level 4 or higher.
• Background: Clear criminal background check.
• Health & Safety: COVID‑19 vaccination required.

Responsibilities

• Command King Air series aircraft safely across multi-engine operations.
• Lead all phases of flight including planning and execution.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and operational standards.
• Coordinate with dispatching and maintenance teams.
• Mentor crew members and foster a collaborative culture.

Skills

Commanding King Air series aircraft

Lead phases of flight planning

Sound captaincy

Collaboration with ground teams

Meticulous record-keeping

Education

ATPL — TCCA

Class 1 Medical

Job description

Employment: Permanent

Entry Path: Direct entry

Type Rating: Required

Visa Sponsorship: Not provided

What you'll do

• Command King Air series aircraft (100/200/300/350) with a safety-first, SOP-driven mindset across multi-engine, multi-crew operations.
• Lead all phases of flight: performance planning, weight and balance, fuel strategy, weather/NOTAM review, and precise IFR/VFR execution.
• Exercise sound captaincy—make timely decisions, manage risk, and ensure regulatory compliance and high operational standards.
• Coordinate seamlessly with dispatch, maintenance, and ground teams to optimize on-time, efficient operations.
• Foster a collaborative cockpit culture; mentor crew members and model professional airmanship.
• Maintain meticulous flight and technical records in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.

Minimum requirements

• Total Time: 2,000 hours
• Multi-Engine PIC: 500 hours
• In-Type (King Air): 200 hours
• Flight Time Notes: Minimum 200 hours on King Air series (100, 200, 300/350)
• License Required: ATPL — TCCA
• Medical: Class 1
• ICAO ELP: Level 4 or higher
• Type Rating: King Air type rating required
• Background: Clear criminal background check
• Travel: Valid passport; able to travel internationally without restriction
• Work Style: Capable of operating independently with minimal supervision
• Health & Safety: COVID‑19 vaccination required where permitted by applicable law

🌟 Preferred qualifications

• Valid BE20 or BE30 type rating considered a strong asset.
• MEDEVAC/Air Ambulance experience is an asset.

📨 How to stand out

Highlight recent, relevant King Air command time and any special mission experience. Include a breakdown of total time, multi-engine PIC, and in-type hours, plus copies of your TCCA ATPL, Class 1 Medical, and current type rating.