Direct Entry Captain - Calgary, Canada - Lynx Air

Lynx Air

Verified Company

Calgary, Canada

1 day ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Are you excited about the prospect of joining a startup organization on the ground floor? Interested in being a part of the changing skies in Canada and beyond? Want to work with world-class leaders who have extensive industry know-how? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you

Lynx Air is seeking experienced
Captains to join our rapidly expanding, dynamic team

WHO WE ARE:

Let your career fly with Lynx Air, Canada's newest ultra-affordable airline. Our mission is to make air travel accessible for all, by offering low-cost, safe and customer-first flying experiences. With airfares sky-high in Canada, we're here to change the game

Our brand-new fleet of Boeing 737 MAX planes will take Canadians to select Canadian and USA destinations at an ultra-affordable price point and we're excited to be building our team that will help us get there.

With backing from prominent investors, we're poised to revolutionize the Canadian airline industry.

With a planned fleet growth to 45 aircraft over the next few years, we offer our pilots unprecedented advancement opportunities.

Join our team and be part of the changing skies of Canadian aviation

WHAT THE ROLE ENTAILS:

Our current bases are in CYYC / CYYZ with the potential for other bases to open in the future.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

As a Captain at Lynx Air, you will be entrusted with the safe and efficient operation of our aircraft

Your primary responsibilities include:
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Flight Operations: Conducting pre-flight briefings, ensuring all safety checks are completed, and overseeing the execution of flight plans. File reports of the flight trip and the status of the aircraft before and after landing. Anticipating issues and maintaining the commercial schedule.
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Decision-Making: Making critical decisions during flight, managing unforeseen circumstances, and ensuring the safety and well-being of passengers and crew. Anticipating issues and maintaining professionalism during emergencies.
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Communication: Maintaining effective communication with the flight & cabin crew, air traffic control, and ground personnel to ensure smooth and coordinated operations.
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Leadership: Providing leadership to the crew, fostering a collaborative and positive working environment, and adhering to company policies and procedures.
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Safety Compliance: Ensuring strict adherence to aviation regulations, company policies, and industry best practices to guarantee the highest standards of safety.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE:

Minimum of 5,000 hours total fixed-wing time
500+ PIC hours on jet aircraft above pounds, or 1000+ hours on B737NG/MAX (B73C)
Current Canadian Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL)
Category 1 Medical
Valid Canadian Passport or Canadian work permit
Must be able to obtain and retain a Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC)
Ability to travel/operate to the United States, and any other countries within our network
Ability to obtain TSA clearance for simulator training in the United States
No criminal convictions for which a pardon has not been granted
Successful completion of Company Alcohol and Drug testing program
The ability to conduct multiday parings away from base in accordance with the CARs

WHAT YOU WILL GET FROM US:

Industry competitive salary
Captain starting salary $133,67
The chance to be part of building something from the ground up. Aggressive growth plans of the organization mean there is no limit to how far you can grow your career with the organization
Open and collaborative work environment. You bring your great ideas, and we will put them into action
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paramedical, EAB and RRSP/TFSA matching program
The opportunity to travel where we fly

We're an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that places value on the strength that diversity brings to the workplace and that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind.

Our employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We encourage all applicants who meet the requirements for the role to apply.

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