Captains - Airborne Maritime Surveillance - PAL Aerospace
- St. John's, NL
- On-site
- Posted May 8, 2026
- 1 position
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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Lead · 10+ years
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The Captain will operate King Air and DHC-8 aircraft to support critical airborne maritime surveillance missions. They will work within a team to provide special mission solutions for public safety, coast guard, and environmental agencies.
Job details
Headquartered in Atlantic Canada with a global presence in over 60 countries and a dedication to special missions excellence for over 50 years, the PAL Aerospace team thrives at the forefront of aviation technology and expert crew skills. As a rapidly growing company, we’ve built a reputation for delivering airborne special mission solutions that enable our customers to address today’s complex security, safety, economic, and environmental threats. On the PAL Aerospace team, you’re working alongside a tight-knit group of talented professionals who help make the world a safer and more sustainable place. Operating for domestic affairs agencies, coast guards, fisheries protection, search and rescue, and other public safety organizations, our Airborne Maritime Surveillance Division (AMSD) offers immediate access to special missions aircraft, sensors, and crew. To support these critical missions, PAL Aerospace is seeking Captains to join our team in St. John's, NL; Campbell River, BC; and Halifax, NS. We are seeking Captains to operate the King Air and DHC-8! Qualifications: * 3500 total hours * 1000 hours PIC * 500 hours multi-engine on aircraft type (or similar) * 500 hours low level flight time * ATPL Great benefits: At PAL Aerospace, we know that compensation isn’t the only factor in choosing a company. That’s why we’re proud to offer comprehensive perks and benefits. * Competitive pay * Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance * Pension Plan with Employer Matching * Employee Stock Purchase Plan * Personal travel privileges with PAL and interline agreements with multiple airlines * Employee and Family Assistance Program * Industry discounts (hotels, rental cars, etc.) We want to hear from you! Hit the APPLY button now! PAL Aerospace is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that celebrates and encourages diversity, equity, and inclusion whereby individuals are recognized, supported, and respected. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you. #PALAerospace
What you’ll do
The Captain will operate King Air and DHC-8 aircraft to support critical airborne maritime surveillance missions. They will work within a team to provide special mission solutions for public safety, coast guard, and environmental agencies.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an ATPL and possess a minimum of 3500 total flight hours. Specific experience requirements include 1000 hours as Pilot in Command, 500 hours on multi-engine aircraft, and 500 hours of low-level flight time.
Benefits
• Competitive pay • Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Life insurance • Defined Contribution Pension Plan • Employee Stock Purchase Plan • Personal travel privileges • Interline travel agreements • Employee and Family Assistance Program • Industry discounts
Listed skills
- Organization · Preferred
- Attention to detail · Preferred
- Health · Preferred
- safety · Preferred
- Time · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Aviation
- Maritime surveillance
- King Air operation
- DHC-8 operation
- Multi-engine flight
- Low level flight
- Special missions
- Pilot in command
- ATPL
Job areas
- Transportation
- Security & Safety
- Government & Public Sector
- Environmental & Sustainability
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