Pilot careers

As a pilot, choosing an airline to fly with isn’t a small decision, but we believe we can make it an easy one. Whether you’re looking for proven stability, exciting growth opportunities, or a vibrant culture that makes you excited to go to work every day, the WestJet Group has it all. Read on to discover more reasons why pilots choose to fly with us, and how you can apply.

Pilot openings

Female and male pilots in WestJet cockpit

Why pilots choose the WestJet Group

Plenty of options

Made up of WestJet, WestJet Encore and Swoop, the WestJet Group provides pilots with the opportunity to fly with the airline that best suits their level of experience and goals.

Compensation and benefits

Competitive salary, benefits and our Savings Plan make flying with the WestJet Group an attractive option for pilots looking to grow with an airline and be based in Canada. All WestJet Group pilots also receive non-seniority standby and travel privileges.

Safety Above All. Always.

With an unwavering commitment to Safety Above All and the track record to prove it, the WestJet Group has attracted some of the best aviation professionals from around the globe, providing outstanding support and leadership for our pilots.

Stability and opportunity to grow

In operation for over two decades, the WestJet Group is an award-winning Canadian success story. With ambitious growth plans, along with more aircraft and routes being added around the globe, there’s substantial opportunity for advancement across the WestJet Group’s different airlines. It’s why many pilots choose to fly with us for their whole careers.

Become a WestJetter, not an employee

The WestJet Group has, and always will be, defined by our people: passionate, friendly individuals who go above and beyond in everything they do. It creates an atmosphere and culture that ensures our guests, and WestJetters alike, love where they’re going. Pilots must only interview once for a role within the WestJet Group.

The WestJet Group

	WestJet Encore	Swoop	WestJet
Aircraft	De Havilland Dash 8	Boeing 737-800 Boeing 737 MAX	Boeing 737-700 ; 800 Boeing 737 MAX Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Technical requirements	First Officer: 250 hours (preference over 1000 hours)	Direct Entry Captain: 5000 hours First Officer: 1500 hours	First Officer: 2000 hours
Bases	Calgary, Toronto	Edmonton, Hamilton, Toronto	Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto
Benefits	Regional Experience Incentive Payment (REIP) bonus Confirmed base at time of offer Socialized bidding Growth opportunities into Swoop and WestJet	Single-day pairings and short length pairings Growth opportunities into Encore and WestJet Years of service and seniority carry over into WestJet	Jump seat agreements with other airlines Intercompany travel privileges with the WestJet Group Socialized bidding for senior pilots A diverse flight network including transatlantic and Caribbean destinations

WestJet Group

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Ready to apply?

If you have the same passion for flying that we do and think you’d be a great fit for the WestJet Group, click below to discover the pilot positions we currently have open.

Pilot openings