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General Information:   WestJet Airlines Limited

CEO or MDMr. Gregg Saretsky, President and CEO
AddressWestJet Airlines Limited
Flight Operations
21 Aerial Place NE
Calgary, AB
T2E 8X7
Telephone403 444-2901
FAX403 444-2096
Websitewww.westjet.com
Fleet Types97 Boeing 737NG Next Generation Jets

(Operate a mix of B737-600NG/-700NG/-800NGs)
A/C Orders45 B737NG's
Pilot BasesCYYC - Calgary International Airport
NotesAs new B737NGs arrive in 2010, 2011, company Pilot-Hiring continues.

Interview process:

**Phone Screening 'First Interview' (prior to invitation to Calgary Interview)

**Second Interview 'In Person at Calgary Offices

Note: Candidates must do a 10 minute presentation on a pre-selected question. Then 4 Behavioural Questions will be asked followed by one Hypothetical CRM type question.

**Once that is complete, you will go for a 1 hour Computerized Open Book Tech Exam from the AIM.
Last Update 2012/01/27: Base Updated. Hiring Pilots.

Pilot Recruitment Information:  WestJet Airlines Limited

Current JobsPilots, B737
Employer NotesSee Pilot Hiring Webpage below for more information.

Minimum Requirements:

* Transport Canada Airline Transport Pilot's Licence
* (Aeroplane) 1,500 hours Total time,
* 500 hours Fixed Wing Pilot-In-Command experience,
* 500 hours Fixed Wing multi-engine experience,
* Valid Transport Canada Group 1 Instrument Rating,
* Valid Transport Canada Category 1 Medical,

* High School Diploma,
* Legally entitled to work in Canada,
* Possess valid Canadian passport or valid foreign passport with all required visas to allow pilot to operate aircraft to all points within the WestJet network.
* Possess valid Transport Canada Restricted Area Pass or be able to obtain same within 6 weeks,
* Oral & Written fluency in English language.

Interview process includes phone interview, technical interview, behavioral interview and medical by aviation examiner in YYC.

Make cover letter out to Mr. David Pobran as per information at bottom of page.
Restrictions * Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
* Must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada.
* Must hold Canadian Professional Pilot Licences and Medical.
* Must hold valid Passport.
Pilot Hiring Webpagewww.cytiva.com/wstjet/ext/Detail.asp?wstjetP2009-05
Apply ThruOnline Application Form - see link below
Online Applicationwww.cytiva.com/wstjet/ext/Detail.asp?wstjetP2009-05
Recruitment PersonnelCaptain David Pobran, Chief Pilot - Crew Management
Ms. Gina Caruana, Recruiter
Currently Hiring?Yes!!!