WestJet Encore is recruiting Dash Q400 Captain in Calgary |…

Posted on 24.9.2025

Job Overview

Airline Airline

WestJet Encore

Position Position

Captain

Base Base

Calgary

Aircraft Aircraft

Dash Q400

Rating Type Rating

Not Required

Contract Contract

Permanent

Fly WestJet Encore’s Q400 network as Pilot in Command and lead safe, efficient on time operations in accordance with Transport Canada regulations and company SOPs. You will supervise crew coordination and customer communication while adapting to dynamic operational needs across Canada

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 Dash 8-400 turboprops across an expansive Canadian network with crew bases in major hubs. Pilots benefit from a growth focused culture and access to group career opportunities

Requirements

Type Rating Type Rating

Not Required

License License

TCCA - ATPL(A)

Medical Medical

TCCA - Class 1

Language Language

N/A

Minimum Total Flight Time

2000 hours

Other Minimum Flight Time

• Minimum 250 hours fixed wing PIC • Minimum 500 hours under CAR 705 or equivalent

Other License Requirements:

• Transport Canada ATPL • Valid Group 1 Instrument Rating

Additional Requirements:

• Legally entitled to work in Canada with unrestricted travel documents • Primary residence in Canada and eligible for provincial health care • Clear police background and criminal record check • Oral and written proficiency in English

Benefits

• Customizable schedules with socialized schedule bidding and the ability to trade drop or pick up pairings • Minimum monthly guarantee 75 credit hours and no reserve only lines • Travel privileges across the WestJet network