Beechcraft 1900 Captain – Permanent (Type Rating Provided)

✈️ Command the Beechcraft 1900

Join Sunwest as a Beechcraft 1900 Captain in a permanent role where safety, professionalism, and service excellence set the standard. If you’re a decisive leader with strong multi-engine PIC experience, we’ll provide the type training you need to thrive in the left seat.

Employment: Permanent
Aircraft: Beechcraft 1900
Role: Captain (PIC)
Type Rating: Not required — training provided
License: ATPL (TCCA)
Medical: Class 1
Language: ICAO ELP Level 4+
Visa Sponsorship: Not provided

🧭 The opportunity

As a Captain on the Beechcraft 1900, you will lead safe, efficient operations while delivering an exceptional passenger experience. You’ll set the tone for professionalism on every leg and champion our Safety Management System in day-to-day decisions.

🧰 What you’ll do

Exercise Pilot-in-Command authority and sound judgment across all phases of flight.
Plan and conduct flights in accordance with company SOPs and applicable regulations.
Lead and mentor your crew; coordinate closely with dispatch, maintenance, and client stakeholders.
Provide attentive, solution-focused service to passengers and customers.
Manage on-time performance through strong organization and time management.
Model Sunwest’s SMS practices, including proactive hazard identification and reporting.
Complete required training and checking; travel to the United States as needed for training.

🌟 Minimum flight experience

Total time: 3,000 hours
PIC time: 2,000 hours
Multi-engine: 1,500 hours
Multi-engine PIC: 1,000 hours

Preference will be given to candidates with time on type (Beechcraft 1900).

🧩 Additional requirements

Valid Canadian passport or resident status with necessary visas to travel within Canada, the United States, Mexico, the Caribbean, South America, and Western Europe.
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a RAIC; successful completion of a criminal background check.
Willingness and ability to travel to the United States for training.
Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
Good organizational and time management skills.
Commitment to the safety accountabilities outlined in Sunwest’s Safety Management System manual.

💡 Training

Type rating is not required—full training is provided for qualified hires. We welcome NTR applicants who meet the flight-time and licensing minimums.

📨 How to apply

Ready to take the left seat? Submit your application with:

Current resume/CV
Total time and detailed hours breakdown (PIC, multi-engine, multi-engine PIC)
License, medical, and ELP level

Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are legally entitled to work in Canada will be contacted. Visa sponsorship is not available.

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