What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pilot position at Canadian Pacific Kansas City?
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. Your future starts here.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
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. This position is based in Kansas City.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- 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
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
This is a full-time position based out of the Kansas City downtown Airport, and candidates are required toreside within 45 minutes of theairport.
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL). Willing to obtain Transport Canada ATPL within 1 Year
- Valid Group 1 Instrument Flight Rules (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
Other Job Requirements:
- Must possess a minimum of a high school diploma, college degree desirable
- Valid airline transport pilot license as issued by Transport Canada or Federal Aviation Administration (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
WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:
- Flexible and competitive benefits package
- Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
- Employee share purchase plan
- Performance incentive plan
- Annual fitness subsidy
- Part-time studies program
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Medical and Drug Testing
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.
Background Investigation
- Criminal history check
- Education verification
- Professional references
- Passport verification
- Social Security Number verification
BECOMING A RAILROADER:
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.
Management Conductor Program
Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.
CULTURE OF INCLUSION:
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. Accommodations 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).
- Req ID: 105371
- Department: Office of the President
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Position Type: Non-Union
- Location: Kansas City, Missouri
- Country: United States
- % of Travel: 90-100%
- # of Positions: 1
- Job Grade: 3
- Job Available to: Internal & External
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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 Colour (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ community, and people with disabilities. Accommodations 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)”.