Company Overview

Sunwest Aviation Ltd. is the leading Western Canadian operator of jet and turboprop charter aircraft. Our fleet consists of a wide variety of jets, turboprops and piston aircraft. With over twenty-five years of protected operation, we have established a solid reputation in the aviation industry and operate from a modern facility in Calgary. Position Overview

Type of Employment:

Full-time

Location:

Toronto, Ontario

Shift:

24 hour call out

Salary/Hourly:

TDB

Competition Deadline:

2026-09-30

Date Posted:

2026-08-07 Duties & Responsibilities

Perform the duties and responsibilities as required on the specified aircraft. Adhere to all safety regulations as per company requirements, Transport Canada, CARs, etc. Other related duties as assigned by the Chief Pilot and/or Deputy Chief Pilot. Schedule

This position will be on a 24 hour notice basis. The pilot will be on days off until required to report for duty. When a trip is planned, the crew scheduler will send the trip brief 24 hours or more in advance of the trip. Pilots may choose to accept a trip with less than 24 hours notice in which case they will be entitled to additional “call out” pay.



The pilot is expected to check their mobile phone or email for trip briefs at least once every 24 hours. Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

Must hold a valid Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL), a valid Instrument and Type rating (if required), and hold a PPC and currency for an aeroplane in the aircraft grouping responsible for. 3,200 hours Total Time 1,700 hours PIC 2,000 hours Multi-Engine 1,450 hours Multi PIC 200 hours Jet Preference will be given to candidates with time on type. Excellent customer service abilities Good decision making and problem‑solving abilities Good organizational and time management skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Adhere to the safety accountabilities as per Sunwest’s Safety Management System manual. Benefits

Dental Extended health Life insurance AD&D; Short-term & long-term disability Employee & Family Assistance Program Group RRSP plan matching Diversity & Inclusion

Sunwest Aviation is committed to employment equity and will consider the qualifications, education, knowledge and experience of all candidates. We encourage all candidates to apply and the most qualified candidate will be offered the position.

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