Remote First Officer - C208B

Description


An Alberta-owned company, CanWest Air primarily serves the province of Alberta, connecting remote communities with critical services. We are proud to operate one of the largest and newest fleets of Cessna C208Bs and Beechcraft King Airs in Canada. These aircraft provide CanWest Air pilots the unique opportunity to fly state-of-the-art aircraft across a wide variety of locations.  




CanWest Air provides its pilots with exciting career progression opportunities. Based on the most recent information, the time to upgrade to a C208B Caravan Captain is 1-2 years, and to upgrade to a King Air Captain typically takes 3-4 years. The Company also offers comprehensive benefits, including an RRSP matching program and an annual bonus plan.


CanWest Air pilots will be assigned to operate out of the ten crew bases: Edmonton, Calgary, Grande Prairie, Fort McMurray, Peace River, Lac La Biche, Slave Lake, Fort Vermilion, High Level, or Medicine Hat and typically begin their career as a First Officer on the Cessna C208B.




Qualifications


To fly for CanWest Air, pilots must meet the following basic requirements:   



  • 200 hours of fixed wing flying time

  • Ability to pass the Transport Canada medical and visual acuity requirements for a Category 1 medical certificate        

  • Canadian Commercial Pilot License (CPL), current Group 1 (Multi-engine) Instrument Rating

  • Canadian passport or permanent resident status          

  • The ability to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check

  • Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada, and to travel without restriction to the United States. Any required work permits/visas or other authorizations which may be required is the sole responsibility of the candidates applying for this position.

  • Valid Class 5 Driver License (or equivalent)

  • Valid First Aid Certificate (Basic + CPR, or equivalent)


Diversity and Inclusion
CanWest Air is strongly committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.




CanWest Air thanks all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.

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