Posting Close Date: 12/31/2025 (Please note the posting will close at 11:59pm MST)

Why WestJet:

Every WestJet journey has the potential to enrich lives; a career with us is no exception.

WestJet arrived on the Canadian airline scene in 1996 and changed the industry for the better. We made air travel more affordable for Canadians and now we're going global.

Where your story takes off.

We are actively accepting applications for future consideration.

Overview of the role:

At WestJet Encore, our pilots create a memorable travel experience for our guests while working among one of Canada’s most admired and respected corporate cultures. Our pilots provide safe and efficient air travel across an expansive network serviced by a fleet of state-of-the-art De Havilland Dash 8-400 (Q400) turboprop aircraft. In addition, they are team-oriented providing leadership to our flight crews while being a brand ambassador of WestJet’s corporate values.

Key deliverables:

The ability to follow standard operating procedures: ensuring the safety of our crew and guests
Lead by example, demonstrating honesty and integrity
The ability to work within a dynamic team environment and communicate effectively
Flexible and adaptable to respond to the changing demands of the operation and business
Professional and committed to upholding WestJet values

Minimum experience and qualifications:

750 hours total time
100 hours fixed-wing pilot-in-command time
Valid Transport Canada Group 1 Instrument Rating
Valid Transport Canada Class 1 Medical Certificate
Transport Canada Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) 
Transport Canada Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) is preferred
Completion of either the IATRA or the SAMRA and SARON (Exams must be valid)
Legally entitled to work in Canada
Current valid passport and Canadian Permanent Resident Card, if you are not a holder of a Canadian passport
Ability to travel unrestricted to all WestJet Encore destinations (any required visas and/or travel documents are the sole responsibility of the candidate)
Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC) obtained prior to the completion of Initial Ground School
Clear police background and criminal record check 
Offers of employment are conditional on passing a pre-employment alcohol and drug screening test
Oral and written proficiency in English

Preference will be given to candidates who exceed the minimum qualifications and experience, including but not limited to:

Accumulated flight time of over 1000 hours
Experience with multi-engine and multi-crew operations
Previous internal experience as a WestJetter
Graduation from one of our partnership schools
Flight instructors with a minimum class 3 instructor rating and 1200+ hours total time

WestJet Encore supports a Pilot-in-Command Under Supervision (PICUS) program for First Officers who hold a CPL to accrue PICUS flight time and experience. First Officers may carry out 200 hours in an Encore aircraft for a maximum credit of 100 hours PICUS towards ATPL requirements as detailed in CAR 421.11. 

The benefits of being a WestJetter:

WestJet provides all WestJetters with a competitive total rewards package. On top of that, we offer:

A fun and friendly culture with colleagues who work together to win
Travel privileges for you and your family, effective from your start date
Savings and Benefit programs that are flexible to meet your specific needs