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First Officer – Cessna 208 Caravan (Training Provided)

✈️ Step into the right seat of a Cessna 208 Caravan

Launch your commercial flying career in a permanent First Officer role on the Cessna 208 Caravan. Train on type (NTR), sharpen your IFR skills in a multi-crew environment, and operate with professionalism on domestic and cross-border sectors.

  • Employment: Permanent
  • Type rating: Not required — training provided (NTR)
  • Visa sponsorship: Not provided

🧭 The mission

As First Officer, you will support safe, efficient Caravan operations in a professional two-crew cockpit. You will prepare flights, execute SOPs, communicate effectively, and uphold the highest safety standards while delivering a smooth experience from engine start to shutdown.

🧰 Key responsibilities

  • Assist the Captain in all phases of flight, ensuring strict adherence to company SOPs and regulatory requirements.
  • Conduct thorough preflight planning, including weather analysis, performance, and weight and balance.
  • Manage checklists, radio communications, navigation, and flight monitoring duties.
  • Demonstrate strong CRM, situational awareness, and decision-making.
  • Support a just culture of safety, continuous learning, and professionalism.
  • Participate in initial and recurrent training and checking as required.

🌟 Minimum qualifications

  • Total time: 200 hours (minimum)
  • License required: CPL, IR, ME
  • Accepted licenses: TCCA only
  • Medical: Class 2
  • ICAO ELP: Level 4 (minimum)
  • Type rating: Not required (training provided)

🧾 Additional requirements

  • Passport & travel: Valid passport and unrestricted ability to travel between Canada and the USA
  • Background: Ability to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check
  • Work authorization: Eligible to work in Canada and travel to the United States without restriction
  • Driver license: Valid Class 5 (or equivalent)
  • Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship is not provided; any required permits/visas or other authorizations are the sole responsibility of candidates

🌠 Preferred assets

  • Previous IFR experience
  • Multi-crew flight time
  • Turbine time

💡 Why this role

  • Permanent position with training provided on the Cessna 208 Caravan
  • Excellent opportunity to build multi-crew, IFR, and turbine experience
  • Operate cross-border while upholding a strong, safety-first culture

📨 How to apply

Submit your CV and a brief cover note outlining your total time and availability. Include copies of your TCCA licence, medical, and proof of ICAO ELP level. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with next steps.

Note: Candidates must meet all eligibility and travel requirements listed above. Sponsorship is not available for this role.

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