Posted 9 days ago
Captain RJ - YHU
@ Summit Air Ltd.
Montréal, QC · Ottawa, ON · Québec, QC
Overview
Summit Air Ltd. is hiring an Avro RJ Captain to operate aircraft as pilot-in-charge across Northern Canada, based in Montreal. The role covers safe and efficient flight operations, flight planning and pre- and post-flight duties. Full-time, with the pilot-in-charge responsibilities and experience requirements listed in the posting.
Responsibilities:
- Operate Avro RJ aircraft safely and efficiently as PIC
- Stay current with weather and NOTAMs; verify Type A flight plans
- Participate in pre-flight inspections and post-flight duties
Requirements summary:
- Current Canadian ATPL
- 4000 total hours and 2500 MPIC on aircraft over 5700 kg
- 500 hours jet time an asset
- High Arctic and glass cockpit experience an asset
- Valid passport; eligible for Restricted Area Identity Card
- Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · workday
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-30
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Transportation & driving |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: frequent · ground: none |
| Work setting | Vehicle, Outdoors |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Canadian ATPL, Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC) |
| Background checks | drug and alcohol |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Summit Air Ltd.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 6 |
Summit Air, headquartered in Yellowknife, NWT, operates across Canada, specializing in passenger charters, cargo transport, and customized flight solutions for industry-leading clients with a legacy of excellence in northern and remote aviation. We’re growing our fleet in the Quebec area and are seeking experienced RJ Captains.
As we expand our fleet in Quebec and enter new markets to support our growing client base, we are seeking local, skilled RJ Pilots to join our team in Montreal. If you are committed to safety, professionalism, and operational excellence, we want to hear from you.
There has never been a better time to join our industry leading team. Apply today!
Click the link below to see what it’s like to work with Summit Air:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wC-W5h3r5Ec&t=2s
Essential Responsibilities
- Operate Avro RJ aircraft safely and efficiently throughout Northern Canada as PIC in accordance with company policies, procedures, and guidelines
- Stay current with all available flight information, including weather, and applicable NOTAMs where available, and verify type A flight plans for accuracy
- Participate in the aircraft pre-flight inspection, as well as all post-flight duties
Qualifications
- Current Canadian ATPL
- 4000 hours Total Time
- 2500 MPIC (greater than 5700 kg)
- 500 hours on a Jet aircraft an asset
- High Arctic experience an asset
- Glass cockpit experience an asset
- Current Passport with the ability to travel to the United States and Europe
- Ability to obtain Canadian Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC)
- Strong Commitment to safety culture
- Successful completion of pre-employment drug & alcohol testing requirements
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Additional Information
Summit Air, a member of the Ledcor Group of Companies, delivers customized fleet and aviation solutions safely and reliably to support Canada's North and beyond. We have one of the largest and most diverse fleets in the industry. From moving cargo, to transferring passengers, to recreational flights for adventurers seeking to discover the North, we are a one-stop solution. Learn more at www.flysummitair.com
Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.
Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.
Employment Equity
At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.
Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page. Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email.
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