About the role

As a Saab First Officer, you’ll operate regional routes throughout British Columbia with a team that prioritizes safety, professionalism, and work-life balance. Expect a mix of day and overnight pairings, with the ability to influence your schedule and pursue upgrades as you build experience.

Key duties

- Serve as a permanent full time Saab First Officer on Vancouver-based operations.
- Operate multi-crew, multi-engine IFR flights across Pacific Coastal Airlines' BC network.
- Work varying shifts with travel away from home, including overnight assignments.
- Uphold company SOPs, safety standards, and regulatory compliance at all times.

Qualifications

- Minimum total time: 500 hours.
- Hold either a CPL with IATRA or an ATPL (IATRA completed within the preceding 18 months).
- Current Multi-Engine IFR and valid Category 1 Medical.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC).
- Eligible to travel to and from the United States without restrictions.
- Canadian citizen, Canadian permanent resident, or holder of a valid Canadian work permit.
- Able to lift 50 pounds without assistance.
- Training bond applies as per the Crew Practices Manual.

Preferred experience:

- Saab type rating.
- Multi-crew, multi-engine, IFR, or turbine time in 600/702/703/704/705 or military operations.
- Flight Instructors considered with at least 1,000 hours total time.

Compensation and benefits

- Base rate: $55.00 per credit hour.




- Minimum annual base salary: $52,800.
- Credits: At least 80 flying credits per month; overtime opportunities available.
- Per diem: $5.10 per duty hour.
- Insurance: Extended health and dental premiums paid 100% by the company; 50% of disability, life, and AD&D; premiums paid by the company; coverage effective immediately upon employment.
- Additional coverage: Paramedical care, emergency out-of-country medical, vision care, short- and long-term disability, optional critical-illness insurance, and a peer-to-peer rewards program.
- Travel: Jump-seat privileges plus employee and family travel with numerous partner airlines; commuting within the airline’s network subject to hiring-process approval.
- Scheduling perks: Maximum 18 duty periods per monthly schedule (fewer with higher-credit duties), Wild Card Days, banked statutory holidays (up to three additional weeks paid time off), annual vacation, peer shift trading, and guaranteed days off.
- Career milestone: Eligible First Officers who upgrade may receive a one-time $25,000 retention bonus after completing two years as a Captain.

How to stand out

- Highlight recent IATRA completion (within 18 months) or current ATPL.
- Showcase multi-crew, multi-engine IFR, turbine, or military experience and any Saab or other relevant type ratings.
- Note eligibility for RAIC, US entry, and Canadian work authorization.

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