At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead as Pilot-in-Command on the Beechcraft 1900 across beautiful BC destinations.
- Company: Join Pacific Coastal Airlines, a regional carrier with a People First culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, travel perks, health benefits, and retirement matching.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for advancement and flexible scheduling.
- Why this job: Fly stunning routes while enjoying work-life balance and professional growth.
- Qualifications: 2,000 total flight hours with 1,000 PIC hours and valid Canadian ATPL.
The predicted salary is between 81600 - 118000 $ per year.
The Opportunity
Pacific Coastal Airlines is hiring permanent full-time Beechcraft 1900 Direct Entry Captains to join our Vancouver-based flight crew at the YVR South Terminal. As a regional Canadian carrier with a People First culture, you’ll fly a dynamic schedule across British Columbia — from major international airports to some of the province’s most remote and rewarding destinations, including Tofino, Bella Bella, and Bella Coola.
What You’ll Do
- Serve as Pilot-in-Command (Captain) on the Beechcraft 1900 across Pacific Coastal’s scheduled network in British Columbia.
- Operate into diverse environments — from busy hubs to short, remote runways — while delivering safe, efficient, and passenger-focused operations.
- Lead the flight deck with strong CRM, adherence to SOPs, and compliance with Canadian Aviation Regulations.
- Execute high-quality IFR operations, including performance planning, weight and balance, and timely decision-making in changing coastal weather.
- Collaborate with a supportive team culture that prioritizes work-life balance, schedule flexibility, and professional growth.
What You Bring
- Total time: 2,000 hours
- PIC time: 1,000 hours
- Relevant experience: 1,000 hours in any combination of multi-engine, multi-crew, IFR, and/or turbine experience flown in a Canadian 600/702/703/704/705 operation
- Licensing & medical: Valid Canadian ATPL and Category 1 Medical (ATPL_ICAO)
- Security: Able to obtain and maintain a Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC)
- Work eligibility: Canadian citizen/permanent resident or valid permit to work in Canada
- Travel: Eligible to travel to/from the United States without restrictions
- Physical: Able to lift 50 lbs unassisted
Compensation, Schedule & Perks
- Base salary: $81,600 – $118,000 (starting range)
- Per diem: $5.10 per duty hour
- Premiums: Trainer Pay Premiums for Training Captains
- Credits & schedule: Minimum 80 flying credits/month; maximum 18 duty periods; Wild Card Days and socialized schedule-control
- Commuting: Commuting within the network (pending approval during hiring based on requested location)
- Time off: 12 banked statutory holidays that can be used to replace scheduled work days
- Retirement: 3% matching RRSP after probation
- Health & insurance: Sun Life benefits; Pacific Coastal pays 100% of premiums for Extended Health and Dental, and 50% for disability, life, and AD&D
- Coverage includes paramedical, emergency out-of-country medical, vision care, short- and long-term disability, life & AD&D, and optional critical illness
- Travel privileges: Jumpseat with WestJet, Air Canada, Porter, Flair and more; employee and family travel benefits across multiple carriers (WestJet, Air Canada, Icelandair, Delta, Allegiant, Cathay Pacific, Alaska Airlines, and more)
- Culture: People First environment with peer-to-peer rewards and real opportunities for advancement
Ready to Captain Your Next Chapter? Bring your PIC experience to a collaborative team flying some of Canada’s most scenic and meaningful regional routes.
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