First Officer ATR 72-500KF Aerospace
Aircraft: ATR 72-500Location: VancouverNon-type rated
Total Time0 hrs
PIC Time0 hrs
Roster12-14 days per month
Salary (range)$40,552-$57,720/yr
About This Role
KF Aerospace is seeking an ATR 72-500 First Officer to join their air cargo operations based in Vancouver (YVR), supporting their 10-year Purolator BC Feeder Service contract. The company operates a fleet of ATR 72-500, CV580, and CV5800 aircraft for cargo operations across Canada with a 1,200-person workforce. Candidates must hold a current Canadian ATPL or CPL with IATRA/SAMRA/SARON exams, multi-engine and Group 1 Instrument ratings, with preference for transport category turbine or turbojet experience. This position offers excellent work-life balance with 12-14 flying days per month, home every night, most weekends off, and a competitive salary range of CAD $54,800-$78,000 annually, plus signing bonuses up to $20,000 for type-rated candidates.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Operate ATR 72-500 aircraft on domestic cargo routes
- Fly Monday to Friday feeder service routes from YVR to YYJ, YKA, YXS, and YLW
- Conduct pre-flight inspections and safety checks
- Manage crew resource management procedures
- Return to YVR each evening
- Complete required flight documentation and reports
What We Offer
Competitive salary CAD $54,800-$78,000 annuallySigning bonus up to $20,000 (based on ATR 72 type rating and PPC currency)Comprehensive medical and dental coverageDisability, critical illness and life insuranceHealth Spending AccountPersonal Spending AccountPension matching plan and voluntary RRSPEmployee and Family Assistance ProgramJump seat travel on company aircraftAnnual company profit sharing programExcellent work-life balance with 12-14 flying days per monthMost weekends and statutory holidays offHome every night
Requirements
- Current Canadian Airline Transport Pilot (ATPL) or Commercial Pilot (CPL) license
- IATRA or valid SAMRA/SARON exams
- Multi-Engine rating
- Group 1 Instrument rating
- Valid Canadian passport or Canadian work permit
- Ability to obtain and retain Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC)
- Ability to travel and operate to the United States and other network countries
- No criminal convictions without granted pardon
- Fully vaccinated against COVID-19
- Transport category turbine or turbojet experience preferred
About KF Aerospace
KF Aerospace is a 55-year-old Canadian aviation company based in the Okanagan Valley that provides innovative aircraft solutions for corporate, commercial, and military customers worldwide. The company specializes in maintenance and modifications, air cargo operations, military pilot training, and aircraft leasing, with facilities across Canada and a workforce of 1,200 skilled professionals.