Encore - Q400 - Pilot - First Officer - 2026 - YYC

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) (EN)

Transport Canada Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) is preferred

Completion of either the IATRA or the SAMRA and SARON (Exams must be valid and expiration through to PPC)

Legally entitled to work in Canada

Current valid passport and 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

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

Please note: candidates will be required to provide documentation for review during the recruitment process, including (but not limited to) the Transport Canada Aviation Booklet, logbooks, Transport Canada licensing record, and Transport Canada licensing verification letter.

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.