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Now Hiring ATR Captains
and First Officers

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Are you looking for a fulfilling career?

Canadian North is proud to offer exceptional opportunities for Pilots who are looking for a fulfilling career. Whether landing on a gravel runway, or travelling coast to coast to coast, being a Pilot for Canadian North is a job like no other. The variety of a robust scheduled passenger and cargo network throughout the Arctic combined with a diverse charter program allows our Pilots to see and experience it all.

Discover why Pilots choose to fly with us and learn how you can apply to be part of our team.
Requirements
ATR Pilots

ATR Captain:

  • 2,500 hours total time
  • 1,000 hours multi-engine Pilot in Command experience
  • Transport Canada Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL)
  • Valid Transport Canada Group 1 Instrument Rating
  • Valid Transport Canada Category 1 Medical Certificate
  • Prior CAR 705 experience preferred
  • Prior experience on ATR42/72 aircraft (or similar) preferred
  • Legally entitled to work in Canada
  • Current valid passport and Canadian Permanent Resident Card if you are not a holder of a Canadian passport
  • All required visas or travel documents allowing you to freely travel unrestricted
  • Ability to communicate in Inuktitut a definite asset
  • Ability to obtain and retain an Airport Restricted Area Identity Card in accordance with the Airport Restricted Area Access Clearance Program regulated by Transport Canada

ATR First Officer:

  • 750 hours total time or 250 hours total time for graduates of a recognized aviation degree/diploma program
  • Transport Canada Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) with completion of either a valid IATRA or SARON and SAMRA exams
  • Valid Transport Canada Group 1 Instrument Rating
  • Valid Transport Canada Category 1 Medical Certificate
  • Legally entitled to work in Canada
  • Current valid passport and Canadian Permanent Resident Card if you are not a holder of a Canadian passport
  • All required visas or travel documents allowing you to freely travel unrestricted
  • Ability to communicate in Inuktitut a definite asset
  • Ability to obtain and retain an Airport Restricted Area Identity Card in accordance with the Airport Restricted Area Access Clearance Program regulated by Transport Canada
B737 Pilots

B737 Captain:

  • Before a pilot will be considered for an upgrade from First Officer to Captain, they must hold a valid Airline Transport Pilot Licence and have obtained a minimum of 4,000 hours total flight time for B737 upgrade
  • Additionally, one of the following requirements shall be met:
    • 1,000 hours on Company aircraft; or
    • 500 hours on Company aircraft plus 500 hours on turbine powered aircraft over  17,000 lbs. MTOW; or
    • 1,000 hours on turbojet or turboprop aircraft over 17,000 lbs. MTOW.
  • Once the company finalizes a list of qualified pilots, the following process will be completed prior to awarding positions:
  • Training records will be reviewed.
  • Training and check pilots may be asked for input.
  • Candidate’s employment record will be reviewed.

B737 First Officer:

  • Minimum 1,000 hours total experience, 1,500 hours preferred
  • 750 hours fixed-wing multi-engine time
  • Transport Canada Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) with completion of either a valid IATRA or SARON and SAMRA exams
  • Transport Canada Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) is preferred
  • Valid Transport Canada Group 1 Instrument Rating
  • Valid Transport Canada Category 1 Medical Certificate
  • Jet time considered a definite asset
  • Legally entitled to work in Canada
  • Current valid passport and Canadian Permanent Resident Card if you are not a holder of a Canadian passport
  • All required visas or travel documents allowing you to freely travel unrestricted
  • Ability to communicate in Inuktut a definite asset;
  • Ability to obtain and retain an Airport Restricted Area Identity Card in accordance with the Airport Restricted Area Access Clearance Program regulated by Transport Canada.
Crew Bases
YEG
YYC
YZF
YFB
YOW
ATR Pilot Salary

Hired Jan 2024

Jet Pilot Salary

Hired Jan 2024

Benefits for Pilots
Medical & Dental
  • Pilots who fly for Canadian North after a period of one month of continuous employment will receive a comprehensive medical benefits plan
  • Medical benefits cover: prescriptions drugs and medicines, emergency services, hospital accommodations, vision care, medical supplies, and paramedical practitioners
  • After six months of continuous employment Pilots will receive dental benefits
  • Emergency out of country care and travel assistance are also covered
  • Life, accident and illness insurance
  • Spouses and children are also eligible for coverage
  • Loss of License Insurance
  • Canadian North Pilots are covered for both short term and long-term disability
  • Pilots who fly for Canadian North after six months of continuous employment will be enrolled in our Manulife Pension Plan
  • Canadian North pilots have access to jump seat privileges upon receiving seniority number
  • After six months of continuous employment pilots, their friends and families will have access to Interline benefits (ZED agreement)
  • Pilots and their dependents will be eligible for our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a confidential service offering a full range of personal and family issues or life events. Services include progressional counseling, access to research and education, referrals for child and elder care, and legal and financial assistance
  • Pilots will have access to cargo privileges
Ready to embark on a journey that takes your career to new heights? Join Canadian North today!
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