Dash 8 Direct Entry Captains & First Officers - Pal Airlines (St. John’s, Halifax, Montreal)

Based from crew hubs in St. John’s, Halifax, and Montreal, you will operate Dash 8 aircraft across a diverse route structure that connects remote communities and urban centers. Expect a mix of scheduled service and charter flying that keeps your skills sharp and your days varied.What you will bring

• Valid Transport Canada CPL, Group 1 Instrument Rating, Multi-Engine rating, and Class 1 Medical.
• Plus one of the following: a valid ATPL;
  SAMRA and SARON;
  or IATRA written and passed within the last 24 months.
• Direct Entry Captain: ATPL required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a RAIC.
• Current passport and unrestricted ability to travel to the United States;
  eligible to obtain and maintain a C-1/D crewmember visa.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada.
• High school diploma (or equivalent) and Transport Canada English language proficiency level 4 or higher.
• Preference for candidates with a Canadian ATPL and two-crew, multi-engine turbine experience.
• No numerical flight-hour minimums are stated for this posting.

Applicants can confirm qualifications and preferences within the application flow. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

• Operate as a Direct Entry Captain or First Officer on Dash 8 aircraft within PAL Airlines’ network and charter operations.
• Champion safety, regulatory compliance, and exceptional customer service on every flight.
• Execute flight planning, performance calculations, and thorough preflight/postflight duties.
• Employ strong CRM, SOP adherence, and sound decision-making in diverse weather and terrain environments.
• Collaborate with dispatch, maintenance, and airport teams across remote and major stations.

• Competitive pay with per diems for days worked.
• 12 guaranteed days off per month.
• Minimum monthly guarantee of 78 credits;
  overtime paid above 90 credits.
• 2-5 weeks of annual vacation based on seniority, plus 11 additional Holiday Block days per year.
• Comprehensive health benefits: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Personal travel privileges on PAL and interline partners, plus industry discounts on hotels, rental cars, and more.
• Annual shoe allowance, headset allowance, and jump seat agreements.
• Eligibility for relocation assistance in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.