ATR 72-500 Captain - SIGNING BONUS INCLUDED
PilotKF AerospaceUnclaimedScraped· Vancouver Base, Richmond, BC, CA
Listings collected from KF Aerospace’s public careers site · last verified 3 days ago
- Posted
- Aug 20, 2026
- Type
- Fulltime
Working conditions and equipment
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Roster and time off
- Roster patternfrom the posting
- Fixed schedule
- “The program operates routes Monday to Friday”
- Expected nights away per monthfrom the posting
- 0 nights / month
- “(returning to YVR each evening)”
- Schedule detailsfrom the posting
- Routes Monday to Friday, returning to YVR each evening. Most weekends and statutory holidays off; typical flying schedule is 12-14 days per month.
Commuting and travel
- Base, commuting and accommodation detailsfrom the posting
- YVR Base; routes return to YVR each evening.
Benefits and training
- Overtime and additional payfrom the posting
- Signing bonus: $5,000.00; AT72 Valid PPC within the last 24 months - $10,000.00; AT72 Valid PPC - $20,000.00. 25% payable on completion of line indoctrination, 25% at 1-year Anniversary, 50% at 2-year Anniversary. Annual company profit sharing program.
- Pension / retirement contributionsfrom the posting
- Pension matching plan and voluntary RRSP
- Health, travel and other benefitsfrom the posting
- Comprehensive Medical and Dental Coverage; Disability, Critical Illness and Life Insurance; Health Spending Account; Personal Spending Account; Employee & Family Assistance Program; Jump seat travel on company aircraft; Annual company profit sharing program
About this role
We’re all about the craft. KF Aerospace is proud to deliver innovative aircraft solutions for corporate, commercial and military customers worldwide. Launched 55 years ago out of Canada’s Okanagan Valley, KF has grown to specialize in a wide range of aviation services including maintenance and modifications, air cargo operations, military pilot training and aircraft leasing. We own and operate a fleet of ATR 72-500, flying air cargo domestically. With facilities across Canada, KF is home to a 1,200 strong, highly skilled workforce. Our passion for our craft fuels every project we touch. JOB OVERVIEW We are seeking Captain applications for our YVR Base, with preference given to ATR 72 Qualified Captains as we transition to a fleet of ATR 72-500 aircraft. This position offers great job security supporting our Purolator BC Feeder Service contract extended until 2035. The program operates routes Monday to Friday from YVR to YYJ, YVR to YKA and YXS, and YVR to YLW (returning to YVR each evening). This position also offers a great work-life balance providing most weekends and statutory holidays off with the typical flying schedule is 12-14 days per month. SIGNING BONUS We are pleased to offer the successful candidate a signing bonus. Signing Bonus - $5,000.00 AT72 Valid PPC within the last 24 months - $10,000.00 AT72 Valid PPC - $20,000.00 Signing Bonus would be payable as follows: 25% payable on completion of line indoctrination 25% payable at 1-year Anniversary 50% payable at 2-year Anniversary REQUIREMENTS Current Canadian Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) Multi Engine and Group 1 Instrument Ratings Minimum 2,000 Hours Total Time Minimum 500 Hours PIC Multi Engine Turbine Preference will be given to applicants having transport category turbine or turbojet experience A Valid Canadian Passport or Canadian work permit Must be able to obtain and retain Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC) Ability to travel/operate to the United States, and any other countries within our network No criminal convictions for which a pardon has not been granted Fully vaccinated against Covid 19 BENEFITS Beyond a competitive salary, and the chance to be at the center of a vibrant international travel hub, we offer you: Comprehensive Medical and Dental Coverage Disability, Critical Illness and Life Insurance Health Spending Account Personal Spending Account Pension matching plan and voluntary RRSP Employee & Family Assistance Program Jump seat travel on company aircraft Annual company profit sharing program HOW TO APPLY We invite you to join us on the launch pad of this voyage, where opportunity awaits, and the sky is the limit… Climb aboard, buckle in and enjoy the journey with us! Please visit kfaero.ca/careers today and apply online! We ask that you complete the following steps: Upload your resume and cover letter Include a summary of your flight time Provide 2 aviation (flying) references Complete the questionnaire in ADP #MN
