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Central Mountain Air

Dash 8 Direct-Entry Captain — Montreal (YUL), Quebec

✈️ Dash 8 Direct-Entry Captain

Central Mountain Air is recruiting experienced Dash 8 Captains for its Montreal, Quebec (YUL) base. Lead safe, efficient operations across the network while delivering reliable, comfortable, and positive travel experiences for every passenger.

  • Employer: Central Mountain Air
  • Location: Montreal, Quebec (YUL)
  • Aircraft: De Havilland Dash 8
  • Seniority: Direct Entry Captain

🧭 Role Overview

As Captain, you will be responsible for the safe conduct of flights throughout Central Mountain Air’s network. You’ll lead a professional flight crew, uphold the highest standards of airmanship and customer care, and ensure on-time, efficient operations that create a consistently positive travel experience.

🧰 Key Responsibilities

  • Command Dash 8 operations in accordance with company SOPs and Canadian aviation regulations.
  • Ensure safety, compliance, and operational excellence across all phases of flight.
  • Deliver a reliable, comfortable, and customer-focused journey for passengers.
  • Foster a professional, collaborative cockpit and cabin environment.

🌟 Minimum Qualifications

  • Flight time: 2,000 hours total time, including 1,000 hours of relevant experience and 500 hours PIC.
  • Relevant experience includes: Multi‑engine, multi‑crew, IFR, and/or turbine time in 702/703/704/705 operations.
  • Licensing: Canadian Commercial Pilot License with a valid Canadian ATPL and multi‑IFR rating.
  • Medical: Valid Transport Canada Category 1 Medical Certificate.
  • Security: Ability to obtain and maintain a RAIC.
  • Travel: Valid passport; able to travel to/from the United States without restrictions.
  • Record: No Transport Canada violations or suspensions.
  • Work eligibility: Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or holder of a valid Canadian work permit.
  • Physical requirement: Ability to repeatedly lift 50 pounds without assistance.
  • Meets all stated Canadian licensing, flight-time, medical, travel-authorization, work-eligibility, and physical requirements.

💼 Compensation & Benefits

  • Retirement: Group RRSP with employer contribution matching.
  • Health & insurance: Comprehensive package including extended health, dental, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and travel emergency medical insurance.
  • Well-being: Employee & Family Assistance Program; corporate rates with GoodLife Fitness; competitive sick and personal leave.
  • Travel perks:
    • Travel within the Central Mountain Air network for employees, eligible family members, and buddies.
    • Perks for retirees and eligible spouses.
    • Standby travel for employees and eligible family members on other airlines worldwide.
    • Hotel and holiday discounts.
    • Free cargo shipping for employees on CMA flights.
  • Growth & recognition: Training assistance, milestone recognition, employee recognition programs, career development and promotion opportunities, and an inclusive team atmosphere.

📨 Ready to Apply?

If you meet the qualifications and are ready to captain the Dash 8 at Montreal (YUL), we’d love to hear from you. Submit your application highlighting your flight experience, licenses, and eligibility.