Encore - Q400 - Pilot - First Officer - 2026 - YYC

Westjet-Airline; Calgary (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

WestJet Encore is seeking talented pilots to join our team, operating De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft across an expansive network. You will uphold safety, SOPs, and WestJet values while delivering a memorable travel experience for guests.

Candidates must meet Transport Canada requirements, including CPL, instrument rating, Class 1 medical, 750 hours total time and 100 hours PIC; incumbents with ATPL preferred. Documentation review will occur during recruitment.

Qualifications

• 750 hours total time
• 100 hours fixed-wing pilot-in-command time
• Valid Transport Canada Group 1 Instrument Rating
• Valid Transport Canada Class 1 Medical Certificate
• Transport Canada Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)
• ATPL is preferred
• Completion of IATRA or SAMRA and SARON exams
• Legally entitled to work in Canada
• Current valid passport and Canadian Permanent Resident Card if not a Canadian passport holder
• RAIC obtained prior to Initial Ground School
• Clear police background and criminal record check
• Pre-employment alcohol and drug screening
• Oral and written proficiency in English

Responsibilities

• Follow standard operating procedures to ensure safety of crew and guests
• Lead by example with honesty and integrity
• Work within a dynamic team and communicate effectively
• Be flexible and adaptable to changing operational needs
• Uphold WestJet values and professionalism

Skills

SOP adherence

Leadership

Team communication

Adaptability

Professional conduct

Education

Transport Canada Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) (EN)

Instrument Rating (TC Group 1)

ATPL preferred

IATRA or SAMRA & SARON exams

TC Class 1 Medical Certificate

Job description

Overview of the role:

At WestJet Encore, our pilots create a memorable travel experience for our guests while working among one of Canada’s most admired and respected corporate cultures.Our pilotsprovide safe and efficient airtravel across an expansive network serviced by a fleetofstate-of-the-art De Havilland Dash 8-400 (Q400) turboprop aircraft. In addition, theyare team-oriented providing leadership to our flight crews while being a brand ambassador of WestJet’s corporate values.

Key deliverables:

• The ability to follow standard operating procedures: ensuring the safety of our crew and guests

• Lead by example,demonstrating honestyand integrity

• The ability to work within a dynamic team environmentand communicate effectively

• Flexible and adaptable to respond tothechanging demands of the operation and business

• Professional and committed to upholding WestJet values

Minimum experience and qualifications:

• 750 hours total time

• 100hours fixed-wing pilot-in-command time

• Valid Transport Canada Group 1InstrumentRating

• Valid Transport Canada Class 1MedicalCertificate

• Transport Canada Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) (EN)

• Transport Canada Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) is preferred

• Completion of either the IATRA or the SAMRA and SARON (Exams must be valid and expiration through to PPC)

• Legally entitled to work in Canada

• Currentvalid passport and Canadian Permanent Resident Card, if you are not a holder of a Canadian passport

• All required visas or travel documents allowing you tofreelytravel unrestricted

• Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC) obtained prior to the completion of Initial Ground School

• Clear police backgroundand criminal record check

• Offers of employment are conditional on passing a pre-employment alcohol and drug screening test

• Oral and written proficiency in English

Preference will be given to candidates who exceed the minimum qualifications and experience, including but not limited to

• Accumulated flight time of over 1000 hours

• Experience with multi-engine and multi-crew operations

• Previous internal experience as a WestJetter

• Graduation from one of our partnership schools

Please note: candidates will be required to provide documentation for review during the recruitment process, including (but not limited to) the Transport Canada Aviation Booklet, logbooks, Transport Canada licensing record, and Transport Canada licensing verification letter.

WestJet Encore supports a Pilot-in-Command Under Supervision (PICUS) program for First Officers who hold a CPL to accrue PICUS flight time and experience. First Officers may carry out 200 hours in an Encore aircraft for a maximum credit of 100 hours PICUS towards ATPL requirements as detailed in CAR 421.11.