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Captain - BE20/BE30

@ CanWest Air/Alberta Central Airways

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Edmonton, Alberta

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Overview

CanWest Air/Alberta Central Airways is hiring a King Air Captain to fly Cessna C208B and Beechcraft King Air aircraft connecting remote Alberta communities with critical services. The role is full-time and based out of one of ten crew bases, with crew housing provided at various bases. The posting offers an RRSP matching program, an annual bonus plan and career progression.

Responsibilities:

  • Fly Cessna C208B and King Air aircraft
  • Serve remote communities across Alberta
  • Operate from an assigned crew base

Requirements summary:

  • 2,500 hours fixed-wing flying time
  • 500 hours multi-engine, 100 hours PIC
  • Canadian ATPL and Group 1 instrument rating
  • Category 1 medical certificate
  • Class 5 driver licence and First Aid certificate

Tools & skills

Cessna C208BBeechcraft King Air

Benefits mentioned

Retirement plan
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-01-05
First seen by our source
2026-10-14
Source record updated
2026-10-14

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Job details

SenioritySenior
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: frequent · ground: none
Work settingVehicle, Client sites
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsCanadian Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL), Group 1 (Multi-engine) Instrument Rating, Category 1 medical certificate, Class 5 driver licence, First Aid Certificate (Basic + CPR)
Driver’s licencerequired
Background checksvulnerable sector
Perks mentionedRetirement plan, Performance bonus

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Job description

Description

An Alberta-owned company, CanWest Air/Alberta Central Airways (ACA) primarily serves the province of Alberta, connecting remote communities with critical services. We are proud to operate one of the largest and newest fleets of Cessna C208Bs and Beechcraft King Airs in Canada. These aircraft provide CanWest Air / ACA pilots the unique opportunity to fly state-of-the-art aircraft across a wide variety of locations.

CanWest Air / ACA provides its pilots with exciting career progression opportunities. The Company also offers comprehensive benefits, including an RRSP matching program and an annual bonus plan. CanWest Air pilots will be assigned to operate out of the ten crew bases: Edmonton, Calgary, Grande Prairie, Fort McMurray, Peace River, Lac La Biche, Slave Lake, Fort Vermilion, High Level, or Medicine Hat. Crew housing is provided at various bases.

Qualifications

To fly for CanWest Air/ACA, King Air Captain applicants must meet the following basic requirements:

  • 2,500 hours of fixed wing flying time, including:
    • 500 hours multi-engine
    • 100 hours multi-engine, PIC
  • Ability to pass the Transport Canada medical and visual acuity requirements for a Category 1 medical certificate
  • Canadian Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL), current Group 1 (Multi-engine) Instrument Rating
  • Canadian passport or permanent resident status
  • The ability to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check
  • Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada, and to travel without restriction to the United States. Any required work permits/visas or other authorizations which may be required is the sole responsibility of the candidates applying for this position.
  • Valid Class 5 Driver License (or equivalent)
  • Valid First Aid Certificate (Basic + CPR, or equivalent)

Diversity and Inclusion
CanWest Air/ACA is strongly committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.

CanWest Air/ACA thanks all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.

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