About This Role
Sunwest Aviation is seeking a full-time Captain for its XLS56 aircraft grouping in Toronto, Ontario, reporting to the Chief Pilot. The company describes itself as the leading Western Canadian operator of jet and turboprop charter aircraft, with a diverse fleet, more than twenty-five years of safe operation, and a modern Calgary facility serving charter destinations not served by scheduled airlines. The position operates on a 24-hour call-out arrangement: the pilot remains on days off until required, receives trip briefs at least 24 hours before planned trips, may accept shorter-notice trips for additional call-out pay, and must check a mobile phone or email for trip briefs at least once every 24 hours. The role requires an ATPL, instrument and type rating if required, PPC and currency, 3,200 hours total time, 1,700 PIC hours, 2,000 multi-engine hours, 1,450 multi-PIC hours and 200 jet hours. Salary is listed as TBD, while Sunwest offers performance-based pay and a comprehensive benefits package.
Duties & Responsibilities
- As Captain, perform the duties and responsibilities required on the specified aircraft.
- Follow all safety regulations under company requirements, Transport Canada and CARs, and carry out other related duties assigned by the Chief Pilot or Deputy Chief Pilot.
- Adhere to the safety accountabilities in Sunwest’s Safety Management System manual.
- The schedule is based on 24-hour notice and call-out: the pilot is on days off until required to report, the crew scheduler sends a trip brief at least 24 hours before a planned trip, pilots may accept trips with less than 24 hours’ notice for additional call-out pay, and the pilot must check a mobile phone or email at least once every 24 hours for trip briefs.
What We Offer
Sunwest offers a competitive, performance-based salary and a comprehensive benefits package including dental, extended health, life insurance, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, an Employee & Family Assistance Program, and Group RRSP plan matching.The company describes the work environment as safe, diverse and innovative.
Requirements
- Candidates must hold a valid Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL), a valid instrument and type rating (if required), and a PPC and currency for an aeroplane in the applicable aircraft grouping.
- Required experience includes 3,200 hours total time, 1,700 hours PIC, 2,000 hours multi-engine, 1,450 hours multi-PIC and 200 hours jet time.
- Preference will be given to candidates with time on type.
- The posting also seeks excellent customer-service ability, good decision-making and problem-solving ability, good organizational and time-management skills, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Personality profiling is required for candidates granted an interview, and candidates must adhere to Sunwest’s safety accountabilities under its Safety Management System manual.
- Sunwest is committed to employment equity and will consider candidates’ qualifications, education, knowledge and experience.