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Cessna 208B Caravan First Officer
Cessna 208B Caravan First Officer
Join CanWest Air as a First Officer on the Cessna 208B Caravan, based in Edmonton, Alberta. Step into a role that blends hands-on flying with genuine career growth, supportive training, and meaningful benefits.
✈️ About the role
As a First Officer on CanWest Air’s Caravan fleet, you’ll support safe, efficient operations while building the experience and leadership skills that pave the way to the Captain’s seat. You’ll work within a professional, safety-first environment and be recognized with competitive benefits, including RRSP matching and an annual bonus plan.
🧭 What you’ll do
- Assist the Captain in the safe and efficient operation of the C208B in accordance with SOPs and Transport Canada regulations.
- Conduct thorough preflight and postflight inspections and ensure aircraft documentation is current.
- Support flight planning, including performance calculations, weight and balance, weather and NOTAM review, and routing.
- Manage radio communications, navigation tasks, and checklist discipline during all phases of flight.
- Contribute to a strong safety culture, including SMS participation and proactive hazard reporting.
- Coordinate with dispatch, maintenance, and ground teams to ensure on-time, customer-focused operations.
🧰 What you bring
- Minimum 200 hours of fixed-wing flying time.
- Ability to pass Transport Canada medical and visual acuity requirements for a Category 1 medical certificate.
- Canadian Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL).
- Current Group 1 (Multi-engine) Instrument Rating.
- Canadian passport or permanent resident status.
- Ability to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Eligible to work in Canada.
- Eligible to travel to the United States without restriction.
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence (or equivalent).
- Valid First Aid Certificate (Basic + CPR, or equivalent).
🌟 Why join CanWest Air
- Clear career progression with opportunities to upgrade to Captain.
- Comprehensive benefits package including RRSP matching and an annual bonus plan.
- Professional, safety-focused team with supportive mentorship.
- Stable Edmonton base with a collaborative operational environment.
📨 How to apply
Ready to take the next step? Apply with your resume/CV and a brief summary of your flight time. Include proof of required licences, ratings, and current medical. Qualified candidates will be contacted with next steps.