Saab 340 First Officer – Type Rating Provided

Pilot Assessments; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilot Assessments is seeking a Saab 340 First Officer to operate in a professional, multi-crew IFR environment across domestic and cross-border routes. You will receive comprehensive ground, simulator, and line training to set you up for success on type.

Expect varied sectors, weather and airspace, with ongoing recurrent training, mentoring from experienced captains, and a permanent role offering growth as you build experience in Canada.

Qualifications

• Total time requirement: 500 hours minimum.
• Must hold IATRA, IR and ME licenses; currency must be within 18 months for IATRA.
• Medical: Class 1 medical certificate.
• ICAO ELP level 4 minimum.
• Type rating not required – training provided.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain RAIC; ability to travel to/from the United States; Canadian work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Operate as Pilot Monitoring/Pilot Flying in IFR multi-crew environment per SOPs.
• Perform preflight, weight and balance, briefings, and checklists with CRM.
• Coordinate with dispatch, maintenance and ground teams for safe turnarounds.
• Maintain awareness in complex IFR airspace with changing weather.
• Participate in recurrent training and continuous improvement initiatives.

Job description

The opportunity

As a Saab 340 First Officer, you will operate in a professional, multi-crew IFR environment, supporting safe, on-time flights across domestic and cross-border routes. Expect a variety of sectors, weather, and airspace, along with comprehensive ground, simulator, and line training to set you up for success on type.

What you'll do

• Execute all phases of flight as Pilot Monitoring/Pilot Flying in accordance with company SOPs and regulations.
• Conduct thorough preflight preparation, performance and weight-and-balance, briefings, and checklists with strong CRM.
• Coordinate with dispatch, maintenance, and ground teams to ensure safe, efficient turnarounds.
• Maintain situational awareness in complex, IFR airspace and changing weather conditions.
• Uphold security requirements, including eligibility for and adherence to RAIC protocols.
• Participate in recurrent training, checking, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Minimum requirements

• Total time: 500 hours
• License required: IATRA, IR, ME
• Accepted licenses: TCCA
• Currency: IATRA must be completed within last 18 months
• Medical: Class 1
• ICAO ELP level: 4 (minimum)
• Type rating: Not required - training provided
• Additional requirements: Ability to obtain and maintain a RAIC; ability to travel to/from the United States without restrictions; flexibility to work varying shifts; ability to travel away from home, including overnights
• Work authorization: Visa sponsorship not provided; candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Preferred experience

• Type rating on Saab 340 or other turbine aircraft.
• Multi-crew, multi-engine, IFR, and/or turbine experience in CARs 600/702/703/704/705 operations or military equivalents.
• Flight Instructor background considered with 1000+ hours total time.

Why you'll love flying here

• Structured Saab 340 training and line indoctrination with mentorship from experienced training captains.
• High-utility, multi-crew turboprop flying that sharpens your decision-making and CRM.
• A professional, SOP-driven operation with an uncompromising focus on safety and compliance.
• Permanent role with opportunities to grow as you build experience.

Only candidates meeting the minimum requirements may be contacted. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to a fair and inclusive recruitment process.