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PAL Airlines

Dash 8 Captain – Direct Entry (Q100/Q300/Q400)

Lead the Dash 8 across Atlantic Canada and beyond

Permanent | Direct Entry Captain | NTR (Training Provided)

Step into the left seat with a carrier connecting communities across Newfoundland & Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, and Ontario—plus charter missions throughout Canada and Eastern North America. If you’re a seasoned professional ready to command the Dash 8 family, we’d love to hear from you.

  • Employment: Permanent
  • Entry path: Direct Entry Captain
  • Type rating: Not required — training provided
  • Fleet: Dash 8-100, Dash 8-300, Dash 8-Q400
  • Crew bases: St. John’s, Halifax, Montréal
  • Network: 27 destinations across NL, NS, NB, QC, ON; charter operations across Canada and Eastern North America

✈️ The Role

As a Dash 8 Captain, you’ll lead safe, efficient operations across diverse routes—balancing precision, leadership, and customer care. You’ll set the tone on the flight deck, uphold the highest standards, and deliver reliable service to communities large and small.

  • Command Dash 8 operations in accordance with company SOPs, regulations, and safety management principles.
  • Lead and mentor the flight deck crew, fostering strong CRM and a positive safety culture.
  • Exercise sound decision-making in dynamic regional environments and varied weather conditions.
  • Coordinate seamlessly with dispatch, maintenance, and ground teams to keep the operation running on time.
  • Champion an exceptional passenger experience on every sector.

🧭 Where You’ll Fly

From coastal communities to major hubs, your flying will be purposeful and varied—combining scheduled service with unique charter missions.

  • Scheduled network: 27 destinations in Newfoundland & Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, and Ontario
  • Charter operations: Across Canada and Eastern North America
  • Bases: St. John’s (YYT), Halifax (YHZ), Montréal (YUL)

🧰 Minimum Requirements

  • License required: ATPL
  • Accepted licenses: TCCA
  • Medical: Class 1
  • Type rating: Not required (training provided)
  • ICAO English level: Level 4 or higher
  • Visa sponsorship: Not provided

🌟 Additional Requirements

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a RAIC
  • Valid passport at time of hire
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. C-1/D visa
  • Able to travel to the United States without restrictions
  • High school diploma (completed)

🌟 Why This Seat

  • Impactful regional flying that connects communities across Atlantic Canada and beyond
  • Diverse missions: scheduled service plus charters across Canada and Eastern North America
  • Operate the full Dash 8 family: Q100, Q300, and Q400
  • Structured training pathway for non-type-rated Captains

📨 How to Apply

Ready to take command? Submit your application, including your resume/CV, license and medical details. Qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps.