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ATR 72-500 First Officer – Monday–Friday Cargo, Home Every Night + Signing Bonus

✈️ Fly BC’s Cargo Corridor with KF Aerospace

Join KF Aerospace as an ATR 72-500 First Officer based at Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Support the renewed 10-year Purolator BC Feeder Service air cargo contract—extended through 2035—while enjoying weekday flying, home every night, and a signing bonus scaled to your ATR 72 type rating/PPC currency.

  • Employer: KF Aerospace
  • Role: ATR 72-500 First Officer
  • Base: Vancouver (YVR), Richmond, BC, Canada
  • Operation: Purolator BC Feeder Service air cargo (contract extended to 2035)
  • Schedule: ~12–14 flying days per month; Monday–Friday; home every night; most weekends and statutory holidays off
  • Routes: YVR–YYJ, YVR–YKA & YXS, YVR–YLW
  • Training: Expected class date Fall 2025
  • Signing bonus: Offered; scaled to ATR 72 type rating/PPC currency

🧭 The Opportunity

As a First Officer on the ATR 72-500, you’ll fly weekday cargo services connecting Vancouver with key BC communities. With predictable blocks, no overnights, and a stable long-term contract, this role is ideal for pilots seeking quality of life alongside meaningful turboprop experience.

📍 Your Mission

  • Operate as First Officer on the ATR 72-500 supporting Purolator BC Feeder Service routes.
  • Fly scheduled Monday–Friday sectors between YVR–YYJ, YVR–YKA/YXS, and YVR–YLW, returning to Vancouver each evening.
  • Work within company SOPs and regulatory requirements to ensure safe, efficient cargo operations.
  • Collaborate with the Captain and operations teams to deliver on-time performance.

🧰 What You’ll Bring

  • Current Canadian ATPL; or current Canadian CPL with IATRA or valid SAMRA/SARON exams.
  • Multi-Engine and Group 1 Instrument Ratings.
  • Preference for applicants with transport category turbine or turbojet experience.
  • Valid Canadian passport or Canadian work permit.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a RAIC (Restricted Area Identity Card).
  • Eligibility to travel/operate to the United States and other countries within the network.
  • No criminal convictions for which a pardon has not been granted.
  • Fully vaccinated against COVID‑19.

License: CPL with IATRA or valid SAMRA/SARON, or ATPL.

🌟 Why You’ll Love It

  • Home every night—no overnights.
  • Predictable, weekday flying: most weekends and statutory holidays off.
  • Stability of a long-term contract (extended through 2035).
  • Build valuable turboprop cargo experience on the ATR 72-500.
  • Vancouver-based lifestyle with regular routes across beautiful BC.
  • Signing bonus scaled to ATR 72 type rating/PPC currency.

📨 How to Apply

Ready to take the right seat on the ATR 72-500? Submit your application to KF Aerospace, including your resume, licence details, total time summary, and applicable ratings/currency. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for next steps. Training is targeted for Fall 2025.

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