SAAB First Officer

Canadian Inclusion; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Per diem pay

Guaranteed flying credits

Overtime opportunities

Wild Card Day

Guaranteed Days Off

Jump seat privileges

Travel benefits

Job summary

Pacific Coastal Airlines is seeking Saab First Officers to join our Vancouver flight crew for a permanent full-time role. A base salary starts at 52,800 CAD/year with per diem, min 80 flying credits monthly, overtime and many benefits in a supportive team.

Minimum qualifications include 500 hours total time, CPL/ATRA or ATPL, multi-engine IFR, Category 1 medical, and ability to obtain a Restricted Area Identity Card. Eligible to work in Canada and travel to the US.

Qualifications

• Total Time: minimum 500 hours.
• CPL with IATRA or ATPL (IATRA completed within the last 18 months).
• Current Multi Engine IFR rating.
• Valid Category 1 Medical Certificate.
• Bond applies Crew Practices Manual.
• Willingness 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 permanent resident or have work permit in Canada.
• Ability to travel to/from the United States without restrictions.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted.

Skills

Total Time 500 hours

CPL with IATRA or ATPL (IATRA within 6

Job description

As Pacific Coastal Airlines becomes one of the leading regional airlines in Canada, we\'re looking for qualified permanent full-timeSaab First Officersto 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

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.