The Opportunity

Porter is expanding and expects to welcome more than 1,200 new pilots over the next four years. As a Dash 8-400 Captain, you’ll benefit from industry-leading pay on type, rapid seniority progression, and a explicit route to a narrow-body jet Captain seat in Canada—all while upholding the highest standards of safety and service.

Where You’ll Fly

- Primary Bases: Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Ottawa International (YOW)
- Operation: Scheduled 705 airline operations across Porter’s network
- Fleet: De Havilland Dash 8-400 turboprop

What You’ll Do

- Lead the flight operation as Captain, ensuring safe, efficient, and SOP-compliant performance on every sector.
- Model Porter’s Flying Refined service by delivering a polished, passenger-focused experience.
- Champion the Safety Management System (SMS): identify and report hazards, comply with the Company Safety Policy, and promote a proactive safety culture.
- Foster open, honest, and respectful communication with flight and ground teams.
- Exercise sound judgment, act proactively, and support constructive change through new ideas and methods.
- Inspire teamwork, build consensus, and take a people-leadership role to achieve operational and service goals.

What You Bring

- License: Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) issued by Transport Canada.
- Total Time:



Minimum 2,500 hours.
- PIC Experience (one of):
- 500 hours Pilot-in-Command on the Q400; or
- 1,500 hours Pilot-in-Command on a heavy turboprop with MGTOW > 44,000 lb.

- Preferred: Time on type and experience in CARs 705 operations.
- Education (asset): Aviation college or university degree.
- Work Eligibility: Legal ability to work in Canada proven by either a current, valid Canadian passport, or a current, valid international passport with a valid U.S. Crewmember Visa (C‑1/D).
- Candidates who do not meet every minimum may be considered based on overall experience and other factors.

Why Fly with Porter

- Industry-leading pay for Dash 8-400 Captains.
- Accelerated seniority growth as the pilot group expands rapidly.
- Fast pathway to a narrow-body jet Captain role in Canada.
- Culture of professionalism, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Ready to Apply?

Opportunities are available at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW). If you’re a safety-focused leader who thrives in a collaborative, service-driven environment, we want to hear from you.

Only candidates who meet licensing and work eligibility criteria can be considered.

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