Dash 8 Captain – Direct Entry (Type Rating Provided)

🧭 Your mission

As a Direct Entry Captain on the Dash 8, you’ll lead safe, efficient operations while setting the tone for a professional, customer-focused flight experience.

• Command Dash 8 operations in accordance with company SOPs and regulatory standards.
• Exercise sound judgement for weather, performance, and operational decision-making.
• Foster strong CRM, mentoring and guiding the flight deck and cabin teams.
• Ensure precise flight planning, fuel management, and on-time performance.
• Promote a safety-first culture and report proactively through the SMS.

🧰 Minimum requirements

• Total flight time: 2,000 hours
• PIC time: 250 hours
• At least 500 hours in CARs 705 operations or equivalent experience, including but not limited to:
  • Part 121 or European airline operations
  • Heavy military transport/multi-engine
  • Military helicopter multi-crew PIC
  • Large corporate or high-performance multi-engine PIC under CAR 704
  • Multi-engine/multi-crew turbine PIC in aircraft at or above 12,500 lb (credit may include certain 703-category types such as King Air 200 or larger, Metro II or larger, Twin Otter, Beech 1900, etc.)
• Valid ATPL issued by TCCA
• Valid Class 1 Medical
• ICAO English Level 4 or higher

🛡️ Additional requirements

• Current valid passport and all visas/travel documents permitting unrestricted travel
• Ability to obtain a RAIC prior to completing Initial Ground School
• Clear police background and criminal record check
• Successful completion of a pre-employment alcohol and drug screening

Applicants must have the legal right to work and travel as required; visa sponsorship is not available.

🌟 What’s in it for you

• Direct entry to the Captain’s seat on the Dash 8
• Company-provided type rating and comprehensive training
• Permanent, stable role within a safety-first, team-oriented culture
• Ongoing professional development and recurrent training

🔎 Selection process

• Application and flight-time screening
• Technical and HR interviews (may include scenario-based assessment)
• Simulator or technical evaluation (if required)
• Background, RAIC eligibility, and pre-employment screening

📨 How to apply

Ready to captain the Dash 8? Submit your application with the documents below. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with next steps.

• Current CV/resume
• Flight time breakdown (total, PIC, multi-engine, turbine, 705/eligible equivalent)
• Copy of TCCA ATPL and Class 1 Medical
• Passport ID page and current travel/visa status