Metroliner (SW4) First Officer – Permanent Opportunity

Pilot Assessments; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilot Assessments in Calgary, AB, is seeking an experienced pilot to support the Captain in all phases of flight under SOPs and TCCA regulations. The role emphasizes meticulous preflight planning, weight & balance, fuel planning, and IFR operations.

You'll work within a checklist-driven cockpit culture, gain multi-engine turbine time, and benefit from structured training; successful candidates will have a CPL with IR/ME, Class 2 medical, and English at ICAO ELP 4 or higher.

Qualifications

• Valid TCCA CPL with IR and ME.
• Class 2 medical (TCCA).
• English proficiency ICAO ELP Level 4 or higher.
• No Transport Canada violations or suspensions.
• SW4 training provided or training bond if no SW4 rating.
• Able to work without employer-provided visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support the Captain in all flight phases under SOPs and TCCA regulations.
• Conduct thorough preflight planning, performance calculations, weight & balance, and fuel planning.
• Execute checklists, monitor systems, and manage radios to maintain CRM excellence.
• Fly departures, enroute, and approaches under IFR as assigned with precise control and clearances.
• Assess weather, NOTAMs, and risks; escalate and mitigate per SMS and best practices.
• Complete flight documentation accurately and on time while upholding safety culture.

Skills

English Proficiency

Work eligibility

Education

CPL with IR and ME (TCCA)

Tools

SW4 training

Job description

What you’ll do

• Support the Captain in all phases of flight under company SOPs and TCCA regulations.
• Conduct thorough preflight planning, performance calculations, weight & balance, and fuel planning.
• Execute checklists, monitor systems, and manage radios to maintain situational awareness and CRM excellence.
• Fly departures, enroute, and approaches under IFR as assigned, maintaining precise aircraft control and adherence to clearances.
• Continuously assess weather, NOTAMs, and operational risks; escalate and mitigate in line with SMS and best practices.
• Complete flight documentation accurately and on time while upholding a proactive safety culture.

Minimum & preferred qualifications

• Licence: Valid TCCA CPL with IR and ME.
• Medical: Class 2 (TCCA).
• English Proficiency: ICAO ELP Level 4 or higher.
• Record: No Transport Canada violations or suspensions.
• Type Rating: Not required; training provided on the SW4.
• Training Bond: Required unless you currently hold an SW4 type rating.
• Work Eligibility: Able to work without employer‑provided visa sponsorship.

Preferred experience

• 500 hours total time (preferred).
• 100 hours multi‑engine time (preferred).
• Previous Metroliner (SW4) experience.

Why this role stands out

• Structured, aircraft‑specific training with line mentorship to accelerate your proficiency.
• Valuable multi‑engine turbine time in a proven regional workhorse.
• Collaborative, checklist‑driven cockpit culture focused on safety and professionalism.
• Permanence and stability to support long‑term career growth.

Important notes

• Successful applicants will be required to sign a Training Bond Agreement unless they already hold a current SW4 type rating.
• NTR: No type rating is required to apply; training is provided.

Only candidates meeting the minimum licensing, medical, and language requirements will be considered.