Challenger 605/650 First Officer – Corporate Flight Department (Calgary)

✈️ Join us as a Challenger 605/650 First Officer

Bring your skill, professionalism, and calm precision to CPKC’s corporate flight department. As a First Officer on our Bombardier Challenger 605/650 fleet, you’ll deliver safe, reliable, and cost‑effective executive transport while upholding the highest standards of compliance and crew coordination.

Employment: Permanent, Full-time
Base: Calgary International Airport (YYC) — must reside within 45 minutes
Fleet: Bombardier Challenger 605/650
Type rating: Not required — training provided
Reports to: Director of Flight Operations and Chief Pilot

🧭 Role overview

In this Calgary-based role, you’ll support the provision of executive air transportation for CPKC leaders, ensuring every mission is conducted to exacting safety, regulatory, and cost-effectiveness standards. You will operate across Canada and internationally, maintain strict adherence to company SOPs and regulatory requirements, and contribute to a culture of safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

🧰 What you’ll do

Execute domestic and international flights on the Challenger 605/650 in accordance with company SOPs and all applicable regulations.
Partner closely with the Captain and flight department team to deliver seamless, discreet, and reliable executive travel.
Support rigorous preflight planning: performance, routing, weather, alternates, fuel, and weight & balance.
Ensure all aspects of aircraft operation align with regulatory requirements, including pilot qualifications, inspections, and maintenance coordination.
Uphold a strong safety mindset—identify and mitigate risk, follow SMS practices, and champion operational excellence.
Adapt to changing schedules and destinations while maintaining poise, professionalism, and passenger-ready service.

🌟 What you bring

License: Valid Canadian ATPL (TCCA)
Medical: Class 1
ICAO ELP level: 4 or higher
Total time: 2,500+ hours
Multi-engine PIC: 1,000+ hours
Jet: 500+ hours
Type rating: Not required (training provided)
Education: Minimum high school diploma; college degree preferred
Security: Ability to obtain a RAIC or applicable airport security pass
Background: Criminal history check, education verification, and professional references
Travel: Heavy travel with overnights; able to travel unrestricted to the United States, Europe, and other locations
Shifts: Flexibility to work varying schedules
Residency: Must be based within 45 minutes of Calgary International Airport
License holders: Open to TCCA license holders
Preferred: Current or prior experience on the Challenger 600 series; corporate aviation experience is an asset
Visa sponsorship: Not provided; must have the legal right to work in Canada

💼 Why this role stands out

Fly a proven, world-class business jet on meaningful executive missions.
Type rating and recurrent training provided to support your professional growth.
Be part of a tight-knit, safety-first corporate flight department with high operational standards.
A permanent, full-time position with variety, challenge, and global reach.

📨 How to apply

Ready to elevate your corporate aviation career? Apply with your resume and a concise flight-time breakdown (Total, Multi-engine PIC, Jet). Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for next steps.

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