Flight Crew Qualifications
Our Pilots Are a Key Component of Our Success
Keewatin Air ensures we meet the varied needs of our government and specialty charter clients by hiring the best candidates for our pilot positions. No matter the aircraft or mission, we select our pilots based on an established, proven and competitive process.
Current Pilot Positions
Keewatin Air is pleased to accept applications for Winnipeg based C-560, PC-24, BE20 and PC-12 Captain and First Officer positions.:
Conditions of Employment
- Winnipeg based
- 5 on 5 off schedule
- On-site shifts
Qualifications
General (All Positions)
- Be able to demonstrate a strong knowledge of working in geographically remote Canadian locations
- Be able to demonstrate a strong working knowledge of aviation Regulations and Standards necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position
- Fluent / proficient in English and able to demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Possess a valid Canadian Passport
- Be legally able to enter the United States
- Must provide clear - Criminal Records, Child Abuse Registry and Vulnerable Sectors checks
- Be fully vaccinated with a Canadian approved COVID-19 vaccination
C-560 & PC-24 Captain
- ATPL
- 2500 hours total time
- 500 hours pilot-in command on multi-turbine
- 100 hours time on type or equivalent
BE20 Captain
- ATPL
- 2000 hours total time
- 500 hours multi pilot-in-command (MPIC)
BE20 Developmental BE20 Captain (MPIC)
- ATPL or exams written
- 1500 hours total time
- 500 hours pilot-in-command of which 200 hours must be MPIC
PC-12 Captain (SPIC)
- ATPL or exams written
- 2000 hours total time
- 500 hours pilot-in command on turbo-prop or turbo-jet aircraft
- 100 hours on type
- 2 years experience operating in Instrument conditions
Developmental PC-12 Captain (SPIC)
- ATPL
- 1500 hours total time
- 500 hours pilot-in command of which must be 100 hours multi pilot-in-command
C-560/PC-24/PC-12 First Officers
- Valid Commercial Pilot License:
— PC-12: CPL
— C-560 & PC-24: ATPL or IATRA
- 500 hours total time
Salary Ranges
Salary range is total time hours based with incremental ranging from:
Captains
- C-560 / PC-24: $100,000 to $145,000 per annum
- BE20: $85,000 to $135,000 per annum
- PC-12: $95,000 to $137,500 per annum
- Overtime for extra days: day rate based on annual salary
- Line indoc pay: $75 per day
First Officers
- C-560 / PC-24: $60,000 to $78,000 per annum
- BE 20: $50,000 to $68,000 per annum
- PC-12: $54,000 to $72,000 per annum
- Overtime for extra days: day rate based on annual salary
Additional Benefits
- Tax free per diem $10,980 per annum
- Vacation pay @ 4-8% subject to years of service
- Pension plan @ 3-5%
- Supplied Uniform
- Dental, Prescription Drugs, Vision, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance commence on date of hire
- Option to participate in Exchange Income Corporation’s Employee Share Purchase Plan
Notes
- Preference may be given to internal candidates and those that hold a current applicable aircraft endorsement
- An 18-month training loan agreement is applicable
- A cover letter must be provided which includes the position that you are applying for, as well as your resume, when submitting your application
- Keewatin Air LP reserves the right to hire the most suitable internal or external candidate as a result of this competition
We would like to thank all applicants for their submission but only those candidates who screen into the aforementioned criteria will be considered and contacted to participate in the competitive process.
