First Officer, Beechcraft 1900 – Vancouver (YVR)

Join Pacific Coastal Airlines as a permanent full-time B1900 First Officer and help connect communities across British Columbia. If you value a collaborative flight-deck culture, clear pathways to upgrade, and a schedule designed for work–life balance, this is your runway.

Employer: Pacific Coastal Airlines
Base: Vancouver (YVR) – Airport South, 4440 Cowley Crescent, Richmond, BC
Network: Regional BC routes including Tofino, Bella Bella, Bella Coola, and more
Type: Permanent, Full-time

✈️ The Role

As a B1900 First Officer, you’ll fly multi-crew, multi-engine operations throughout Pacific Coastal’s British Columbia network. You’ll partner with experienced Captains and a supportive operations team focused on safety, professionalism, and continuous development—so you can build time, earn meaningful responsibility, and progress your career.

🧭 What You’ll Do

Operate the Beechcraft 1900 under company SOPs, delivering safe, efficient, and passenger-focused regional service.
Conduct thorough pre-flight planning, weight and balance, performance calculations, and IFR procedures in a multi-crew environment.
Communicate effectively with Captains, Dispatch, and ground teams to maintain on-time, safety-first operations.
Adapt to varying shifts and overnights while representing the airline’s values across the network.
Uphold all regulatory, company, and security requirements, including airport restricted-area protocols.

🧰 What You Bring

Minimum 500 hours total time.
CPL with IATRA (completed within the last 18 months) or an ATPL.
Current multi-engine IFR.
Valid Category 1 Medical.
Ability to obtain and maintain a RAIC.
Eligible to travel to/from the United States without restrictions.
Able to work varying shifts, travel away from home (including overnights), and lift up to 50 lb unassisted.
Canadian citizen, Canadian permanent resident, or holder of a valid permit to work in Canada.

Preferences:

B1900 type rating and/or multi-crew, multi-engine, IFR and turbine experience.
Background in 600/702/703/704/705 or military operations.
Flight Instructors with 1,000+ hours total time are encouraged to apply.

Note: A training bond applies under the company’s Crew Practices Manual.

🌟 Pay, Perks & Balance

Base pay: $55.00 per credit hour with a $52,800 annual minimum.
Per diem: $5.10 per duty hour.
Credits & schedule: Minimum 80 flying credits per month; maximum 18 duty periods per monthly schedule.
Overtime opportunities and Wild Card Day scheduling for added flexibility.
Time off: Banked statutory holidays that can provide up to three weeks of additional paid time off; shift trading available.
Travel: Jump-seat privileges, employee and family travel benefits, and commuting within the airline’s network (subject to approval).
Career growth: Ability to apply for preferred base and equipment; $25,000 upgrade retention bonus after three years as a Captain.
Health & insurance: Extended health and dental premiums paid by the company; 50% of disability, life, and AD&D premiums covered. Benefits include paramedical care, emergency out-of-country medical, vision, short- and long-term disability, life & AD&D, plus optional critical illness.
Culture: Collaborative crews, peer-to-peer recognition, and a genuine focus on work–life balance.

📨 How to Apply

Ready to take the right seat in the B1900? Submit your resume, licence/medical copies, and a logbook summary highlighting multi-crew, multi-engine, IFR, turbine, and any 600/702/703/704/705 or military experience. Qualified Flight Instructors with 1,000+ hours total time are also invited to apply.

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First Officer, Beechcraft 1900 – Vancouver (YVR)