About WestJet Encore

WestJet Encore is a regional airline from Canada. Its airline codes are WR (IATA) and WEN (ICAO). Pilots at WestJet Encore fly types such as the De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400. The operation is built around Calgary (YYC). WestJet Encore is part of WestJet.

The requirements section on this page covers flying hours. The selection is described stage by stage on this page.

The selection phase

WestJet Encore at a glance

IATA / ICAO

WR / WEN1

Country

Canada

Hubs

Calgary (YYC)1

Fleet

De Havilland Canada Dash 8-4001

What does WestJet Encore ask of pilots?

Hours

WestJet Encore (Dash 8-400): first officer 750 hours; direct entry captain 2,000 hours.2

1. 1WestJet Encore (Wikipedia) · accessed 11 Oct 2026
2. 2Pilot careers, WestJet Group · accessed 11 Oct 2026