Metro III First Officer
About the role
Metro III First Officer – Carson Air
Carson Air is a Canadian aviation company providing essential air services across Western Canada. With more than 30 years of uninterrupted operations, the company is committed to safety, service excellence, aircraft maintenance and reliable flight operations.
Its cargo network connects major urban centres with remote communities throughout Western Canada, transporting essential goods across diverse operating environments, including the Rocky Mountains, expansive prairies and coastal regions.
Carson Air is inviting applications from motivated and safety-conscious pilots interested in future Metro III First Officer opportunities at its Calgary base.
Job Description
The First Officer assists the Captain in conducting safe, efficient and timely flight operations in accordance with Transport Canada regulations, customer requirements and company procedures.
Operating the Metro III provides valuable experience in turbine-powered, pressurised, high-performance aircraft, with exposure to multi-crew operations, instrument flying, challenging weather conditions and mountain environments.
Carson Air offers a weekday operating schedule designed to support work-life balance. Calgary-based crews typically fly two to three times per week, with scheduled returns to their home base at the end of each working day. Rosters are provided in advance.
Please note: This is an expression-of-interest opportunity. Applications will be added to Carson Air's Talent Community and reviewed when suitable positions become available.
Requirements
- Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL).
- Multi-Engine Instrument Flight Rules (Multi-IFR) rating.
- Preferred Minimum Flight Experience
- 500 hours total flight time.
- 100 hours multi-engine flight time.
- IATRA examinations written.
- Previous Fairchild Swearingen Metro experience.
- Aviation diploma.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Good computer skills and familiarity with internet-based applications.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Motivated, adaptable and safety-conscious approach to flight operations.
- The flight-hour figures are published by Carson Air as preferred minimum requirements. They should not be interpreted as absolute mandatory thresholds.
- Successful applicants will be required to sign a Training Bond Agreement unless they already hold a current SW4 type rating.
Package highlights
- Starting salary from CAD $55,000, depending on experience.
- Annual salary increments based on performance.
- Per diems for each scheduled shift.
- Extended health and dental coverage.
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) matching programme.
- Uniform allowance.
- Employee Share Purchase Plan through Exchange Income Corporation.
- Employee referral programme.
- Employee and Family Assistance Programme.
- Rosters provided in advance and a weekday work schedule.
- Opportunities for career development and internal advancement.
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