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Beechcraft 1900 Captain – Calgary, AB
Beechcraft 1900 Captain
Join a proven charter leader and take command of the Beechcraft 1900. At Sunwest Aviation, you’ll captain purposeful flights across North America and beyond, backed by a strong safety culture and an experienced operations team in Calgary.
✈️ The opportunity
As a BE02 Captain, you’ll lead safe, efficient operations in accordance with Transport Canada regulations and company SOPs. You’ll enjoy predictable rotations and the backing of a well-established Western Canadian operator.
🧭 About Sunwest Aviation
Sunwest Aviation Ltd. is a Calgary-based jet and turboprop charter operator known for operational excellence and client-focused service. You’ll be part of a team that values professionalism, reliability, and a proactive approach to safety.
🧰 What you bring
- Valid Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) — Transport Canada.
- Valid Instrument Rating and applicable Type Rating (if required).
- Minimum flight time: 3,000 hours Total Time; 2,000 hours PIC; 1,500 hours Multi-Engine; 1,000 hours Multi PIC.
- Preference for candidates with time on type (Beechcraft 1900).
- A Canadian passport or resident status with visas enabling travel within Canada, the United States, Mexico, the Caribbean, South America, and Western Europe.
- Willing and able to travel to the United States for training.
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC).
- Successful completion of a criminal background check.
🌟 What you’ll do
- Exercise command authority to ensure the safe, compliant operation of the BE02 in line with company SOPs and CARs.
- Conduct flight planning, performance calculations, weight and balance, fuel planning, and detailed weather/NOTAM reviews.
- Lead and coordinate with flight crew, maintenance, and dispatch to deliver on-time, quality service.
- Maintain required documentation and records to Transport Canada and company standards.
- Undertake additional duties as assigned by the Chief Pilot and/or Deputy Chief Pilot.
- Participate in flexible scheduling, including 5-and-2 or 10-and-4 rotations.
🗓️ Schedule & compensation
📍 Base & travel
- Base: Calgary International Airport (YYC).
- Travel as required across Canada, the United States, Mexico, the Caribbean, South America, and Western Europe.
- Ability to travel to the United States for training is required.
📨 Ready to apply?
If you meet the requirements and are ready to captain the Beechcraft 1900 with Sunwest Aviation, we’d like to hear from you. Submit your application and outline your time on type and total hours.