WestJet Encore is recruiting Dash Q400 First Officer in Cal…

Posted on 24.9.2025

Job Overview

Airline Airline

WestJet Encore

Position Position

First Officer

Base Base

Calgary

Aircraft Aircraft

Dash Q400

Rating Type Rating

Not Required

Contract Contract

Permanent

Fly WestJet Encore’s Q400 network as Second in Command and help deliver a safe, efficient and on time operation while upholding company SOPs and values. You will lead by example in a team setting, communicate clearly, and adapt to changing operational needs

About WestJet Encore

Learn more about this airline

Founding Year Founding Year

2013

Headquarters Headquarters

Calgary, Canada

WestJet Encore is the regional airline of the WestJet Group operating state of the art Dash 8-400 turboprops across an expansive Canadian network. Pilots join a respected culture with travel privileges and support to grow their careers within the Group

Requirements

Type Rating Type Rating

Not Required

License License

TCCA - CPL(A)

Medical Medical

TCCA - Class 1

Language Language

N/A

Minimum Total Flight Time

750 hours

Other Minimum Flight Time

• Minimum 100 hours fixed wing PIC

Other License Requirements:

• Transport Canada Commercial Pilot Licence CPL with valid Group 1 Instrument Rating • IATRA or SAMRA and SARON exams completed and valid • ATPL preferred

Additional Requirements:

• Legally entitled to work in Canada • Current valid passport and, if not Canadian, a Canadian Permanent Resident Card • Able to travel unrestricted to all WestJet Encore destinations and obtain any required visas or travel documents • Eligible for a Restricted Area Identity Card RAIC before ground school • Clear police background and criminal record checks and ability to pass a pre employment drug and alcohol test • Oral and written proficiency in English

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package with a fun and friendly culture • Travel privileges for you and your family effective from your start date • Savings and benefit programs designed to fit individual needs • PICUS program support allowing eligible First Officers to accrue up to 100 hours PICUS toward ATPL requirements as outlined in CAR 421.11