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Dash 8 Captain (Direct Entry) – Canada & Eastern North America

✈️ Dash 8 Captain (Direct Entry)

Join a trusted regional carrier as a Captain on the Dash 8 fleet, leading safe, efficient operations across 27 destinations in Atlantic Canada, Quebec, Ontario, and charter routes throughout Canada and Eastern North America. Step straight into the left seat with full type training provided.

Permanent employment • NTR (no type rating required) • Bases: St. John’s, Halifax, Montreal

🧭 Role snapshot

Employment: Permanent

Entry: Direct Entry Captain

Type rating: Not required (training provided)

License: ATPL – TCCA

Medical: Class 1

Language: ICAO ELP Level 4 or higher

Visa sponsorship: Not provided

🧰 Fleet & bases

  • Fleet: Dash 8-100, Dash 8-300, Dash 8-Q400
  • Bases: St. John’s, Halifax, Montreal

🌍 Where you’ll fly

  • Scheduled service to 27 destinations across Newfoundland & Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, and Ontario
  • Charter operations throughout Canada and Eastern North America

🌟 What you’ll do

  • Command Dash 8 aircraft in scheduled and charter operations, ensuring the highest standards of safety and compliance.
  • Lead the flight crew, model exceptional CRM, and foster a proactive safety culture.
  • Plan and execute flights across diverse weather and terrain, exercising sound operational judgment.
  • Deliver a welcoming, professional passenger experience on every sector.
  • Uphold company SOPs, regulatory requirements, and performance standards.
  • Mentor First Officers and support continuous improvement in training and procedures.

🧾 Minimum requirements

  • Valid TCCA ATPL.
  • Transport Canada Class 1 Medical Certificate.
  • ICAO ELP Level 4 or higher.
  • No Dash 8 type rating required; full training provided.

📎 Additional requirements

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a RAIC.
  • Current passport at time of hire.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a C-1/D crewmember/transit visa and travel to the United States without restrictions.
  • High school diploma (or equivalent) completed.

📨 How to apply

Ready to take the left seat? Submit your application with a current résumé and include your licence details, total time, recent IFR experience, and base preference (St. John’s, Halifax, or Montreal). Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with next steps.

Note: Visa sponsorship is not provided for this role.

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