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Number of positions: 35 in Saskatchewan but 145 total across Canada.
LOCATION:Bases across Canada
Sunwing Airlines is seeking pilots for our Boeing 737-800 aircraft.Training will commence August/September 2015, and runs until 31 May 2016. Pilots are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with company policies and government regulations.
Ensuring that safety is the primary objective by adhering to Sunwing safety policy and utilizing the appropriate safety reporting program in order to identify risks to the organization. Ensuring continual improvement through the periodic review of documented processes. Assisting in flight planning and any other preparations for flight as required by Company Policy. Conducting flight duties and responsibilities as outlined the Flight Operations Manual. Monitoring all aspects of flight and noting any safety concerns to the company. Participating in the execution of cockpit procedures, emergency procedures, checklist procedures and instrument approach procedures in accordance with the procedures and drills in the Aircraft Flight Manual and /or Company approved procedures. During ground operations, supervising the loading of the aircraft, fuelling, and the preparation of the load sheet as required. Maintaining a current medical. Maintaining the ability to work in Canada. Maintaining a current passport. Other flight operations related duties as assigned
Must have Canadian Airline Transport Pilot License and valid Category 1 Medical CertificateMust be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of CanadaMinimum 3000 total pilot hours (Note: Lower than 3000 hours maybe considered based on experience)Good people skills and a positive approach to safety and workNo Accidents / Incidents / Violations in last 3 years
Ground School start date August and September 2015-Candidates are also eligible for bonuses, overtime payments - Hourly rate between $60 - $215 (80 90 credit hours per month)
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Pilot Specific Skills
- Co-pilot aircraft and act as captain if required
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Airline Pilot Transport Licence - fixed wing
Type of Flying
- Commercial aviation