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Captain — XLS56 Fleet (Toronto, ON)

Captain — XLS56 Fleet (Toronto, ON)

  • Company: Sunwest Aviation
  • Location: Toronto, Ontario
  • Country: Canada
  • Employment: Full-time
  • License: ATPL (ICAO)
  • Roster: 24-hour call-out
  • Reports to: Chief Pilot

Sunwest Aviation is hiring a full-time Captain to join our XLS56 aircraft grouping in Toronto. Bring your leadership and precision to a company recognized as a leading Western Canadian operator of jet and turboprop charter aircraft—backed by more than 25 years of safe operations, a diverse fleet, and a modern Calgary facility serving destinations beyond scheduled airline networks.

✈️ The opportunity

As Captain, you’ll take the left seat in our XLS56 fleet, delivering safe, efficient, and customer-focused charter operations. You’ll be the standard-bearer for professionalism on every leg—balancing operational discipline with a service mindset that keeps our clients returning.

🧭 What you’ll do

  • Exercise Pilot-in-Command authority and perform all duties required on the assigned aircraft within the XLS56 grouping.
  • Operate to the highest safety standards in accordance with company policies, Transport Canada requirements, and CARs.
  • Follow Sunwest’s Safety Management System (SMS) and meet all safety accountabilities.
  • Maintain exceptional situational awareness, decision-making, and crew resource management on every flight.
  • Complete additional duties as assigned by the Chief Pilot or Deputy Chief Pilot.

📅 Schedule & operations

  • 24-hour call-out model: you remain on days off until required to report.
  • Receive trip briefs at least 24 hours prior to planned departures.
  • Option to accept short-notice trips (<24 hours) for additional call-out pay.
  • Check your mobile phone or email at least once every 24 hours for trip notices.

🧰 What you bring

  • Valid Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) and valid Instrument Rating.
  • Type rating as required by the aircraft; valid PPC and currency for an aeroplane in the applicable grouping.
  • Minimum experience: 3,200 hours total time; 1,700 hours PIC; 2,000 hours multi-engine; 1,450 hours multi-PIC; 200 hours jet time.
  • Time on type preferred.
  • Exceptional customer service orientation with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proven decision-making, problem-solving, organization, and time-management abilities.
  • Commitment to safety culture and adherence to SMS requirements.
  • Personality profiling required for candidates advancing to interview.

🌟 Rewards & benefits

  • Competitive, performance-based salary (TBD).
  • Comprehensive benefits: dental, extended health, life insurance, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability.
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program.
  • Group RRSP plan with employer matching.
  • A safe, diverse, and innovative work environment with a proven safety record.

🤝 Our commitment

Sunwest is committed to employment equity and considers candidates based on qualifications, education, knowledge, and experience. We value a respectful, inclusive culture where safety and service excellence lead every decision.

📨 Ready to apply?

If you meet the qualifications and are ready to take the left seat, apply with your resume, licence details, and a concise logbook summary highlighting the required flight times.

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