SAAB First Officer

Pacific Coastal Airlines; Richmond; Sur place; CAD 48 000 - 58 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive base salary per credit hr

Per diem while on duty

Minimum 80 flying credits per month

Overtime opportunities

Flight privileges with major airlines

Employee travel benefits

Shift trading and spare day policy

Retention bonus eligibility

Wild Card Day scheduling

Commuting within network

Résumé du poste

Pacific Coastal Airlines is hiring permanent full-time Saab First Officers to join our Vancouver flight crew. We value work-life balance, offering a competitive base salary per credit hour and a comprehensive benefits package.

Join a team that flies across British Columbia and beyond, with opportunities for overtime, schedule control, and travel privileges with partner airlines. This role requires flexibility for varying shifts and frequent travel.

Qualifications

• 500 hours Total Time required.
• CPL with IATRA or ATPL (IATRA valid within 18 months).
• Current Multi Engine IFR is required.
• Valid Category 1 Medical Certificate.
• Ability to travel away from home including overnights.
• Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident or valid work permit.

Connaissances

500 hours Total Time

Travel flexibility

Overnight travel readiness

Canadian work eligibility

Formation

CPL with IATRA or ATPL (IATRA within last 18 months)

Description du poste

As Pacific Coastal Airlines becomes one of the leading regional airlines in Canada, we’re looking for qualified permanent full-time Saab First Officers to join our seasoned flight crew in Vancouver.

As a People First organization, we understand a fulfilling career stems from work-life balance and career advancement opportunities.

Being part of our dynamic flight crew, you’ll experience the most breathtaking flying destinations imaginable, competitive compensations, and a collaborative team. We endeavor to give you a sustainable work-life balance so you can pursue passions beyond the flight deck.

Are you ready to experience an exhilarating career that takes you places?

Minimum Qualifications For First Officers

• 500 hours Total Time*
• CPL with IATRA or ATPL (IATRA must be completed within the last 18 months)
• Current Multi Engine IFR
• Valid Category 1 Medical Certificate
• Bond applies Crew Practices Manual
• Ability to travel away from home, including overnights
• Flexibility to work varying shifts
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Restricted Area Identity Card
• Must be a Canadian citizen or Canadian permanent resident, or hold a valid permit to work in Canada
• Ability to travel to/from the United States without restrictions
• Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted
• Preference is given to candidates with a type rating, multi-crew, multi-engine, IFR, and/or turbine experience in 600/702/703/704/705 or military operations. Flight Instructor candidates should expect consideration with 1000+ hours of total time experience.

What We Proudly Offer

• Commuting within our network (pending approval during the hiring process based on the commuting location requested)
• Apply for the base and equipment you want through specific job postings
• A competitive base salary - $55.00/Credit Hour ($52,800/year minimum base salary)
• Per diem rate of $5.10 per duty hour
• Guaranteed minimum of 80 flying credits per month
• Maximum 18 duty-periods per monthly schedule (fewer duty periods when higher credit duty periods are worked)
• Opportunities for overtime
• Wild Card Day system to reserve important dates around which your duty periods may be scheduled
• Statutory holidays are banked giving schedule control to replace days worked with Guaranteed Days Off. These can be lumped together for up to 3 weeks of paid time off in addition to annual vacation entitlement!
• Shift Trading with your peers that is available for further schedule control
• Jump seat privileges with WestJet, Air Canada, Porter, Flair, and more
• Employee and family travel benefits including WestJet, Air Canada, Iceland Air, Delta, Allegiant, Cathay Pacific, Alaska Airlines and more
• Peer-to-Peer rewards program

Upgrade Retention Bonus

The upgrade retention bonus consists of a one-time $25,000 bonus payable to all eligible upgrading First Officers after the completion of three years as a Captain.

Pacific Coastal Airlines Pays 100% Of The Premiums For Extended Health And Dental Coverage, And 50% Of The Premiums For Disability, Life And AD&D Insurances That Take Effect Immediately Upon Employment. Our Package Also Includes

• Paramedical Coverage
• Emergency Out-of-Country Medical Coverage
• Vision Care
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Optional Critical Illness

About Pacific Coastal Airlines

Pacific Coastal Airlines is headquartered in the vibrant South Terminal of Vancouver International Airport. We service regularly across beautiful British Columbia from bustling international airports to hidden gems like Tofino, Bella Bella, and Bella Coola.

Pacific Coastal Airlines is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to a policy of non-discrimination in all of our employment practices. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, disability or any other identifying characteristic.