First Officer Opportunity with Jazz Aviation
Embark on a rewarding aviation career with Canada's largest regional airline.
About the Role
Jazz Aviation is actively seeking passionate and safety-conscious First Officers to join its award-winning team. This position serves as a gateway into our comprehensive recruitment process for all pilot positions across our network. Successful candidates will be assigned to a crew base on the second day of Jazz ground school, with bases available in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, and Vancouver. By applying to this First Officer position, regardless of your preferred location, you initiate your journey with Jazz.
About Jazz Aviation
As Air Canada's primary regional partner and a proud Air Canada Express operator, Jazz Aviation plays an integral role in Air Canada's North American market presence. The airline operates approximately 450 daily flights, serving around 67 destinations across Canada and the United States, and carrying 8 million passengers annually. Jazz is recognized for its commitment to safety and exceptional workplace culture, earning accolades such as Canada’s Safest Employers, Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work.
Compensation and Benefits
Jazz Aviation offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package designed to support its employees' professional and personal well-being:
- Competitive Salary: Starting at $67.57 per credit hour.
- Daily Expense Allowance: Averaging $800-$1000 tax-free per month.
- Lifestyle Enhancements: Varied short- and medium-haul routes allow for exploration or proximity to home.
- Professional Development: Access to mentorship from a highly skilled flight operations team, high-quality training standards, and opportunities for advancement.
- Career Progression: A preferential interview process for pathways to mainline positions with Air Canada and internal opportunities within Jazz, including training and management roles.
- Employee Travel Benefits: An extensive program offering travel on the Air Canada network, with standby commuting travel available for Pilots within the first week of training (subject to Air Canada discretion).
- Discount Program: Access to a wide range of employee discounts with vendors and suppliers, supporting health, work-life balance, and financial goals.
- Retirement and Health: A defined contribution pension plan and a comprehensive care plan covering health, life, dental, and disability benefits.
- Share Ownership: An Employee Share Ownership Plan offering financial participation in the growth of Jazz and its parent company, Chorus Aviation Inc.
Qualifications and Requirements
To be considered for this First Officer position, candidates must meet the following qualifications:
- Valid and current Transport Canada Group 1 Instrument Rating, meeting instrument recency requirements.
- Valid Transport Canada Commercial Pilots License.
- Valid Transport Canada Multi-Engine rating.
- Valid Transport Canada Class 1 Medical certificate.
- Completed IATRA written exam within the past two years or ATPL exams written.
- Ability to obtain a Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC).
- Current passport at the time of hire.
- Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Residency without restrictions.
- If a Permanent Resident, ability to obtain and maintain crew visa documentation for US operations.
- Completed High School diploma.
- Proficiency in English, meeting Transport Canada standards.
- Minimum of 500 hours total flying time.
Candidates are required to clearly outline a breakdown of their flying hours (total time, multi-engine time, etc.) on their resume.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates possessing qualifications beyond the basic requirements, including:
- Canadian ATPL.
- Two-crew multi-engine turbine experience.
- Total flying time exceeding the minimum requirement.
- Graduates from an Aviation College degree or diploma program.
- Commercial or military flight experience.
- Flight Management System (FMS) and/or glass cockpit experience.
- Internal Jazz referral.
Application Process
Interested candidates are invited to begin the recruitment process by clicking "Apply Online" on this job posting. Jazz Aviation will review applications and maintain contact throughout the candidate's progression.
Diversity and Inclusion
Jazz Aviation is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and diverse workplace. The company values the unique contributions of individuals from all backgrounds, abilities, and points of view, creating safe environments where employees can thrive and be their authentic selves. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are encouraged to inquire through the designated channels.
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