Porter Airlines

Direct Entry Captain - Dash 8

Toronto / Ottawa, Canada / North America

Position
Captain
Aircraft
De Havilland Dash 8-400
Total time
2500+ hrs
Authority
Transport Canada
Type rating
Not confirmed

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Overview

Porter Airlines is recruiting Dash 8-400 Captains for Toronto Billy Bishop City Airport (YTZ) and Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). Captains support safe operations, crew leadership and the airline’s Safety Management System. Porter may consider applicants who do not meet every listed experience criterion based on their background.

Responsibilities

- Command Dash 8-400 flights and coordinate flight and cabin crew.
- Identify and report hazards and follow Porter’s Safety Management System.

Requirements

  • Transport Canada ATPL and at least 2,500 total hours.
  • Either 500 hours PIC on Q400 or 1,500 hours PIC on heavy turboprops over 44,000 lb maximum gross take-off weight.
  • Time on type and CAR 705 experience are preferred. Aviation college or university training is an asset.
  • Legal right to work in Canada and a valid Canadian passport, or a valid international passport with a U.S. C-1/D crew visa.

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