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Dash 8 Captain – Direct Entry (Type Rating Provided)
✈️ Dash 8 Captain – Direct Entry (Type Rating Provided)
Step into the left seat on a permanent basis as a Dash 8 Captain. This direct-entry opportunity welcomes non–type-rated pilots—comprehensive training is provided—so you can bring your turbine expertise and leadership to a high-performance, safety-first operation.
🧭 Your mission
- Lead safe, compliant multi-crew Dash 8 operations under IFR within 702/703/704/705 environments.
- Exercise decisive captaincy with robust threat and error management and sound operational judgment.
- Uphold SOPs, SMS principles, and Transport Canada regulations without compromise.
- Foster a high-performance cockpit: mentor First Officers and model professional airmanship.
- Own every phase of flight—from meticulous planning to post-flight debrief—with an eye for continuous improvement.
🧰 Minimum qualifications
- Total time: 2,000 hours
- Pilot-in-Command (PIC): 500 hours
- Relevant experience: 1,000 hours multi-engine, multi-crew, IFR and/or turbine experience in 702/703/704/705 operations
- Turbine experience: Prior turbine engine experience required
- Type rating: Not required — Dash 8 training provided
- License: TCCA ATPL
- Medical: Class 1
- ICAO ELP: Level 4 or higher
🌟 Additional requirements
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC).
- Valid passport and ability to travel to/from the United States without restrictions.
- No Transport Canada violations or suspensions.
📈 What you can expect
- Permanent employment with a direct-entry captain pathway.
- Comprehensive Dash 8 ground school, simulator training, and line indoctrination.
- A safety-first culture that values professionalism, accountability, and teamwork.
📨 How to apply
Ready to take command? Submit your application including:
- Resume/CV
- Copy of your TCCA ATPL and Class 1 Medical
- Current logbook totals highlighting PIC, turbine, and relevant multi-crew/IFR time
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the hiring jurisdiction; visa sponsorship is not provided.

