Pilot

Join CPKC, North America's first transnational railroad connecting U.S., Canada, and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you're not just building a career—you're part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change.

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Reporting to the Director of Flight Operations and Chief Pilot, this position would work as a pilot on the Challenger 605/650 aircraft. This position is accountable for the provision of safe and cost effective air transportation service to CPKC executives using company corporate aircraft. Ensuring all aspects of aircraft operation comply with regulatory requirements including pilot qualifications and aircraft inspections and maintenance.

• Ensure all aspects of aircraft operation comply with regulatory requirements including pilot qualifications and aircraft inspections and maintenance
• Ensure compliance with CPKC's policies and procedures including Corporate Air Transport Policy and Critical Cluster Policy
• Deliver safe, reliable air transportation services to CPKC executives and third-party company executives if applicable and as required
• Assist Director Flight Operations & Chief Pilot in running of Aviation team as requested
• Contribute to improving cost effective operation of the Aviation department
• Contribute to improving safety standards within the Aviation department wherever possible

This is a full-time position based out of the Kansas City downtown Airport. Residing within 45 minutes of the KMKC airport is required.

• FAA ATPL, Willing to obtain Transport Canada ATPL within 1 Year.
• Valid Group 1 IFR
• Valid Class 1 Medical, Willing to obtain Category 1 Transport Canada Medical
• 5000+ hours Total time
• 3000+ hours Multi Pic
• 1000+ hours of jet experience
• Preference given to candidates current or experienced on the Challenger 600 series Aircraft
• Corporate aviation experience is an asset
• International experience desirable

• FAA ATPL - Must be willing to obtain Transport Canada ATPL with in 1 year
• Valid Group 1 IFR
• Valid Class 1 Medical, Willing to obtain Category 1 Transport Canada medical
• 2500+ hours Total time
• 1000+ hours Multi Pic
• 500+ hours of jet experience
• Preference will be given to candidates current or experienced on the Challenger 600 series aircraft
• Corporate aviation experience is an asset

• Must possess a minimum of a High School diploma;
  College degree desirable
• Valid airline transport pilot license as issued by Transport Canada or FAA.
• Ability to obtain a RAIC; or Applicable Airport security pass
• Heavy travel away from home, including overnights
• Ability to travel unrestricted to United States, Europe and other locations
• Flexibility to work varying shifts

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
• Employee share purchase plan
• Annual fitness subsidy
• Part-time studies program

This is a safety critical position and a successful pre-employment medical assessment including physical, vision, hearing, and a negative company or regulated drug test is required. Post hire qualification drug testing may also be required.

• Criminal history check
• Education verification
• Professional references
• Social Security Number verification
• Passport verification

As an employee with a North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business  may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.

For our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including: women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities.

Accommodation for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).