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, CV580, CV5800 aircraft, 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. The expected training date is this coming fall 2025.

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.

AT72 Type Rated - $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 Licence (ATPL)
Multi Engine and Group 1 Instrument Ratings
Minimum 4,000 Hours Total Time
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 or go directly through this link:https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/def ... bId=955662 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

$20,000 bonus, paid out over a 2 year term, but only if you cut and run with a current PPC…. The bonus won’t even cover the training bond you’d be running from lol

nine sixteenths wrote: ↑Tue Nov 11, 2025 7:03 am $20,000 bonus, paid out over a 2 year term, but only if you cut and run with a current PPC…. The bonus won’t even cover the training bond you’d be running from lol

I think it's a situation where it means "We know our initial pay likely won't attract the pilots we need, but we don't want to raise the salaries across the board so we'll implement a temporary 'signing bonus' for the first 2 years".

99,221.48 / year for an ATR captain ... in Vancouver ... seems very low, even with the 'signing bonus'.

It's hardly a signing bonus if there's certain time requirements. A more appropriate term would have been retention bonus.

If they're paying any amount under 100 grand for an ATR captain, they've lost the script. What's the upgrade time at Jazz, 1 week? And they pay better, even with the bonus included.