SAAB First Officer

Job summary

The First Officer is responsible for safely operating Saab aircraft as part of a flight crew while maintaining high standards of professional conduct. They must ensure compliance with all aviation regulations and company procedures while providing a safe and efficient travel experience for passengers.

Job details

Join our team! As Pacific Coastal Airlines becomes one of the leading regional airlines in Canada, we’re looking for qualified permanent full-time Saab First Officers to join our seasoned flight crew in Vancouver. As a People First organization, we understand a fulfilling career stems from work-life balance and career advancement opportunities. Being part of our dynamic flight crew, you’ll experience the most breathtaking flying destinations imaginable, competitive compensations, and a collaborative team. We endeavor to give you a sustainable work-life balance so you can pursue passions beyond the flight deck. Are you ready to experience an exhilarating career that takes you places? Minimum Qualifications for First Officers: 500 hours Total Time* CPL with IATRA or ATPL (IATRA must be completed within the last 18 months) Current Multi Engine IFR Valid Category 1 Medical Certificate Bond applies Crew Practices Manual Ability to travel away from home, including overnights Flexibility to work varying shifts Ability to obtain and maintain a Restricted Area Identity Card Must be a Canadian citizen or Canadian permanent resident, or hold a valid permit to work in Canada Ability to travel to/from the United States without restrictions Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted *Preference is given to candidates with a type rating, multi-crew, multi-engine, IFR, and/or turbine experience in 600/702/703/704/705 or military operations. Flight Instructor candidates should expect consideration with 1000+ hours of total time experience. What we proudly offer: Commuting within our network (pending approval during the hiring process based on the commuting location requested) Apply for the base and equipment you want through specific job postings A competitive base salary - $55.00/Credit Hour ($52,800/year minimum base salary) Per diem rate of $5.10 per duty hour Guaranteed minimum of 80 flying credits per month Maximum 18 duty-periods per monthly schedule (fewer duty periods when higher credit duty periods are worked) Opportunities for overtime Wild Card Day system to reserve important dates around which your duty periods may be scheduled Statutory holidays are banked giving schedule control to replace days worked with Guaranteed Days Off. These can be lumped together for up to 3 weeks of paid time off in addition to annual vacation entitlement! Shift Trading with your peers that is available for further schedule control Jump seat privileges with WestJet, Air Canada, Porter, Flair, and more Employee and family travel benefits including WestJet, Air Canada, Iceland Air, Delta, Allegiant, Cathay Pacific, Alaska Airlines and more Peer-to-Peer rewards program Upgrade Retention Bonus: The upgrade retention bonus consists of a one-time $25,000 bonus payable to all eligible upgrading First Officers after the completion of two years as a Captain. Pacific Coastal Airlines pays 100% of the premiums for extended health and dental coverage, and 50% of the premiums for disability, life and AD&D insurances that take effect immediately upon employment. Our package also includes: Paramedical Coverage Emergency Out-of-Country Medical Coverage Vision Care Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Life and AD&D Insurance Optional Critical Illness About Pacific Coastal Airlines: Pacific Coastal Airlines is headquartered in the vibrant South Terminal of Vancouver International Airport. We service regularly across beautiful British Columbia from bustling international airports to hidden gems like Tofino, Bella Bella, and Bella Coola. Apply today! Pacific Coastal Airlines is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to a policy of non-discrimination in all of our employment practices. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, disability or any other identifying characteristic.

What you’ll do

The First Officer is responsible for safely operating Saab aircraft as part of a flight crew while maintaining high standards of professional conduct. They must ensure compliance with all aviation regulations and company procedures while providing a safe and efficient travel experience for passengers.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a CPL with IATRA or ATPL, a valid Category 1 Medical Certificate, and have a minimum of 500 hours of total flight time. Applicants must also be legally entitled to work in Canada and possess the ability to travel to the United States without restrictions.

Benefits

• Extended health coverage
• Dental coverage
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Paramedical coverage
• Emergency out-of-country medical coverage
• Vision care
• Critical illness insurance
• Employee travel benefits
• Family travel benefits
• Jump seat privileges
• Peer-to-peer rewards program
• Upgrade retention bonus

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• adaptability · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Flight operations
• Multi-engine IFR
• Aviation safety
• Crew resource management
• Navigation
• Communication
• Decision making
• Problem solving
• Teamwork
• Adaptability
• Time management
• Technical proficiency
• Lifting Ability
• Time Off Management
• Accounts Payable
• Airline Transport Pilot Licence
• Loyalty Programs
• Optometry
• Turbines
• Operations

Job areas

• Transportation
• Engineering
• First Officer
• Pilot
• Aircraft Pilots and Related Associate Professionals
• Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers

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