Q400 Training Pilot

PAL Aerospace Ltd.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal travel privileges

Employee Assistance Programs

Comprehensive health benefits

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Assistance Program

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

PAL Aerospace in Winnipeg, MB, is seeking an experienced Q400 Training Pilot to join our MSAT program. As Senior Training Captain, you will shape the future of RCAF aircrew, training CT142Q pilots, monitoring currency, and leading instructional missions within a civilian role.

You will work with De Havilland Dash 8-400 assets, perform weather briefs and debriefs, and support the training ramp-up and transition-in activities.

Qualifications

• Recent (within 10 years) military or professional flying experience, or 500+ hrs Pilot-in-Command on multi-crew aircraft.
• Military flight Instruction experience at an Operational Training Unit, Conversion Flight, or higher-level school, or equivalent.
• Detailed knowledge of RCAF operations and squadron procedures.
• Minimum two years of supervisory experience within a flying unit.
• Experience leading and supporting large-scale training programs.
• Group 1 Instrument Rating and Unrestricted Night Rating or higher equivalent.
• Advanced English proficiency if not native (TOEFL).

Responsibilities

• Train, monitor, and supervise CT142Q pilots under MSAT Chief Pilot direction.
• Manage CT142Q pilot training, currency, proficiency, and evaluation requirements.
• Support flightline operations, dispatching, and airworthiness requirements of the FAcT program.
• Fly as a CT142Q pilot to support ACSO and AES Op training and related briefs/debriefs.
• Conduct pilot proficiency and upgrade checks and provide feedback on progression.

Skills

Flight experience

Instruction experience

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Instrument rating

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Step into the cockpit of Canada’s next-generation aircrew training. Join our team to help shape the future of RCAF aircrew through a groundbreaking program that blends live flying, simulation, and classroom instruction. This is more than a job — leave a legacy training Canadian military aviators. Your next mission starts here!

PAL Aerospace, in partnership with SkyAlyne —the prime contractor for Canada’s Future Aircrew Training ( FAcT ) Program—is delivering cutting-edge training to prepare Air Combat Systems Officers (ACSOs), and Airborne Electronic Sensor Operators (AES Ops) for the demands of modern operations. Based in Winnipeg, you’ll play a key role in supporting flight operations and flying challenging mission profiles using three missionized De Havilland Dash 8-400 (CT-142Q Citadel) aircraft with 402 Squadron. This is a rare opportunity to work alongside the RCAF as a civilian, contributing directly to Canada’s national defense and future capabilities.

“Being part of the FAcT program offers a rare chance to take your skills and apply them in a way that truly makes a difference. Working with advanced aircraft like the De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 is an incredible opportunity for any pilot looking to grow their experience and be part of something meaningful.” — Trevor Juby, MSAT Chief Pilot, PAL Aerospace

PAL Aerospace is searching for an experienced pilot to be the Q400 Training Pilot to join our team in Winnipeg, MB . As Senior Training Captain, you'll help shape the future of RCAF aircrew. This is a unique opportunity where you, as a civilian, can be part of the RCAF community!

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsive to the Commanding Officer of 402 Squadron through the Q400 Multi Sensor Aircrew Trainer (MSAT) CT142Q Chief Pilot and the Contractor, to train, monitor, and supervise the Line CT142Q pilots.
• Responsible to manage all CT142Q pilot training, currency, proficiency and evaluation requirements; ensuring all CT142Q pilots are qualified and current.
• Assist with the management of the daily activities and resources that will support flightline operations, dispatching, and the Airworthiness requirements of the FAcT flying program and MSAT.
• Fly as a qualified CT142Q pilot to support ACSO and AES Op training, performing all associated activities that support the instructional mission including weather briefs, crew/mission briefs and crew/mission debriefs.
• Execute the duties of the Aircraft Commander for instructional missions and pilot currency flights.
• Conduct pilot proficiency and upgrade checks on MSAT pilots and maintain relevant electronic progress books. Provide analysis and feedback through the Chief Pilot regarding pilot progression and proficiency.
• Provide pilot subject matter expertise to support the FAcT r amp up and transition-in activities up to Ready for Training (RFT) and Training Steady State (TSS). These activities enable the school house stand-up, Operational Readiness Testing(ORT) and Field Trials (FTs), supporting courseware development, Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E) and customer acceptance activities. Participate on the Training Development Team (TDT)working group, as required.
• Support certification of the Flight Dispatch Personnel and assist with Squadron Operations accreditation requirements.
• Participate in Wing, Squadron, and Flight-mandated briefings, instructor development briefings, Fatigue Risk Management System training, as well as participate in Progress Review Boards and Instructor Reviews, as required.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Recent (within 10 years) military or professional flying experience, or 500+ hrs Pilot-in-Command on multi-crew aircraft.
• Military flight Instruction experience at an Operational Training Unit, Conversion Flight, or higher-level school, or equivalent.
• Detailed knowledge, gained by formal training or work experience of DND Squadron Operations.
• Minimum two (2) years of related supervisory experience within a flying unit whose flight operations are similar in size and scope.
• Minimum of two(2)years of experience in leading and supporting large scale training programs.
• Comprehensive understanding of RCAF rear crew training system, organizations/hierarchy and reporting mechanisms.
• Leading people and teams / supporting operations.
• Transport Canada IATRA or ATPL exams complete or equivalent RCAF/military Fixed Multi-Engine Aircraft Captain category (PLAR completed).
• Group 1 Instrument Rating and Unrestricted Night Rating or RCAF Cat I Unrestricted Instrument

Rating (or equivalent).

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• If not a native English speaker, must achieve “Advanced” on all TOEFL components.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Test flying experience (military or professional) within the last 10 years.
• Experience on the DHC Dash 8-400 and or CT-142 Dash 8.
• RCAF Instrument Check Pilot or Approved Check Pilot qualification.
• Experience with RCAF OT&E activities.
• Completion of RCAF Aerospace Warfare Centre (RAWC) Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) Course.
• RCAF Flight Safety Qualification.
• Bilingual (French and English).

Medical Category:

• an unrestricted TC Category I Medical;
• Aeromedical Training including classroom training, hypoxia recognition training (HRT)and physiological simulator training.

Security Responsibilities:

Incumbent must be able to obtain the required level of Government of Canada Personnel Security Clearance.

What PAL Aerospaceoffers you:

• Personal travel privileges with PAL and interline agreements with other airlines.
• Employee and Family Assistance Programs.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Employee Tuition Assistance Program.
• Opportunities for growth.
• PAL Days between Christmas & New Years.

PAL Aerospace is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that celebrates and encourages diversity, equity, and inclusion whereby individuals are recognized, supported, and respected.

Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.