SAAB Captain (Casual)
at Pacific Coastal Airlines

Job Description

Pacific Coastal Airlines is looking for a Temporary (6 months) Casual Saab  Captain in Vancouver.

Pacific Coastal Airlines Pilots are the ambassadors of our company who are responsible for providing outstanding service to our customers to ensure a safe and pleasant experience.  Our pilots must embody the Pacific Coastal motto of “People Friendly, People First” and role model behaviors that respect corporate values, professionalism, diversity and service excellence to our internal and external customers in the air and on the ground.  

Behind the controls, our Pilots maintain safety and emergency-related procedures for the aircraft.  On the ground, they are part of a team who works in conjunction with crew members and ground agents to ensure on-time performance and customer service are at a premium. They are professionals entrusted with safety, security, and service excellence.

Minimum Qualifications for SAAB 340 Captains:

• 1,500 Hours Total Time
• Canadian ATPL*
• All candidates will be required to complete the Company Intro to Command course**
• Must have completed (on type) initial as well as one recurrent training event**
• Consideration will be given to pilots who don't have an ATPL in the expectation that an ATPL will be issued by the Start Date of the posting. PICUS will be validated by the CP once an application has been received for the purpose of obtaining an ATPL to upgrade within the company. 
• Only applies to FO Upgrades who have not previously held a Captain position at Pacific Coastal.

NOTE: If a candidate meets the above qualifications, it does not guarantee an upgrade. Performance on the flight line, during training, and feedback from peer reviews is taken into consideration prior to the awarding of an upgrade.

 

Safety and Security

• Ensure the safety, security and comfort of all passengers
• Follows and enforces standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with Pacific Coastal Airlines and regulatory requirements

Customer Service

• Deliver service standards in accordance with Pacific Coastal Airlines philosophy
• Greet and engage passengers on board the aircraft
• Carry oneself in a professional manner

What we proudly offer:

• Commuting within our network (pending approval during the hiring process based on the commuting location requested)
• A starting base salary ranging from $81,600 to $118,000
• Hourly per diem rate of $5.10 per duty hour
• Additional Trainer Pay Premiums for Training Captains
• Guaranteed minimum of 80 flying credits per month
• 12 statutory holidays banked and can be spent to replace days worked in the available schedule
• 3% matching RRSP plan after completion of the probationary period
• Maximum 18 duty-period schedule
• Wild Card Days and socialized schedule control systems
• Sunlife Health Benefits Package
• 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

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. 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

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.