About This Role
First Officer role on the ATR 42 for Canadian North, a scheduled passenger and cargo airline that serves 25 northern communities across the Canadian Arctic. The position is full time and on site, based in Ottawa, ON, and Ottawa based ATR pilots are generally deployed to support Iqaluit operations on 6 to 14 day pairings. Canadian North operates a fleet of Boeing 737 Classic and NG aircraft alongside the ATR 42 and 72. Pilots who reside more than 150 km from their base are reimbursed up to $500 per direction, to a maximum of $2,000 per month, to help with commuting to their base.
Duties & Responsibilities
- The First Officer (second-in-command) is responsible to the Chief Pilot (on type) for the safe operation of the aircraft and the safety of all persons on board during flight
- The flight will be conducted in accordance with Canadian North SOP
- The First Officer will ensure the safety of passengers, crew and aircraft by adhering to the Canadian North safety policy and utilizing the appropriate safety reporting program in order to identify and communicate all known hazards and risks to the organization and ensure continual improvement through the periodic review of documented processes
- The first officer must be properly qualified by the Company and successfully complete a Transport Canada Pilot Proficiency Check (PPC)
What We Offer
Extended health, dental, and life insurance (after 1 month)Short and long term disability coverage (after 1 month)Retirement savings plan (after 6 months)Travel privileges with Canadian North (after 1 month) and partner airlines (after 6 months)Cargo shipping privileges (per company policy)Generous paid vacationOpportunities for advancement within a trusted Canadian airlinePilots that reside more than 150 km from their Base will be reimbursed up to $500.00 per direction to a maximum of $2000.00 per month to assist with the cost of travel from their home to their Base or assigned work location
Requirements
- High School Diploma
- No previous experience required
- 750 hours total time or 250 hours total time for graduates of a recognized aviation degree/diploma program (or similar)
- Transport Canada Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) with completion of either a valid IATRA or SARON and SAMRA exams
- Valid Transport Canada Group 1 Instrument Rating
- Valid Transport Canada Category 1 Medical Certificate
- Legally entitled to work in Canada
- Current valid passport or Canadian Permanent Resident Card if you are not a holder of a Canadian passport
- All required visas or travel documents allowing you to freely travel unrestricted
- Ability to obtain and retain an Airport Restricted Area Identity Card in accordance with the Airport Restricted Area Access Clearance Program regulated by Transport Canada
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to communicate in Inuktut a definite asset