Saab 340 First Officer – Type Rating Provided

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Saab 340 First Officer – Type Rating Provided

Step into the right seat of a proven regional turboprop and build your multi-crew career with structured training, dynamic schedules, and a safety-first culture.

  • Employment: Permanent
  • Aircraft: Saab 340
  • Type Rating: Not required — training provided
  • Licensing: TCCA (IATRA, IR, ME)
  • Medical: Class 1
  • Language: Minimum ICAO ELP Level 4
  • Visa sponsorship: Not provided

✈️ 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.

📨 How to apply

Ready to take the next step? Submit your application with:

  • Current résumé and total time breakdown (PIC, multi-engine, instrument, and turbine where applicable).
  • Copies of TCCA licence/ratings, Class 1 medical, and proof of IATRA completion within the last 18 months.
  • Confirmation of eligibility for a RAIC and unrestricted travel to/from the United States.
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.
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