Jazz Aviation | First Officer

The Organization

Jazz is seeking highly motivated First Officers with an uncompromising passion for safety and customer service to join its award-winning team. As Air Canada’s primary regional partner and an integral component of its North American strategy, Jazz operates services across North America under the Air Canada Express banner.

The company maintains a significant operational scope, successfully executing approximately 450 daily flights to nearly 67 destinations across Canada and the United States, carrying over 8 million passengers annually. Crew bases are strategically located in four major Canadian cities: Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, and Vancouver.

Commitment to Excellence and Diversity

Jazz has consistently been recognized for its exceptional workplace culture and operational standards, receiving prestigious accolades such as Canada’s Safest Employers, Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, and being named one of Glassdoor's Best Places to Work.

Jazz actively fosters a culture of inclusion, celebrating diversity and valuing the unique contributions of every individual. The organization is dedicated to making its workplace accessible and will provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.

Compensation, Benefits, and Career Progression

Jazz offers a competitive package designed to support both professional growth and personal well-being, ensuring a highly supportive, positive, and high-standard platform for regional flying.

Compensation and Lifestyle

• Competitive Salary: Compensation starts at $67.57 per credit hour.
• Daily Expense Allowance: Pilots receive a daily expense allowance averaging between $800 and $1000 (tax-free per month).
• Route Variety: Pairings offer a mix of short- and medium-haul routes, providing opportunities to explore North America or remain closer to home.

Professional Development and Mainline Pathway

The company is committed to fostering an environment where Pilots can thrive. The professional and highly skilled flight operations team ensures comprehensive training standards and provides consistent mentorship opportunities.

• Air Canada Pathway: Pilots benefit from a preferential interview process, offering a clear pathway opportunity to mainline operations with Air Canada.
• Internal Advancement: Career development opportunities exist within Jazz, allowing pilots to advance into training roles, management positions, and more.

Programs and Perks

• Travel Benefits: An extensive employee travel benefits program is offered on the Air Canada network. Standby travel for commuting purposes is available on the Air Canada network within the first week of training (subject to Air Canada discretion).
• Financial Security: Includes a defined contribution pension plan and an Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP) providing financial benefit from the growth of Jazz and parent company Chorus Aviation Inc.
• Comprehensive Care: A comprehensive care plan covers health, life, dental, and disability benefits.
• Employee Discounts: Access to an extensive list of vendors and suppliers offering discounts to support health, life balance, and financial goals.

Essential Pilot Qualifications (Minimum Requirements)

Candidates must meet all Transport Canada regulations and possess the minimum flight experience requirements:

• Total Flying Time: Minimum of 500 hours total flying time. (Applicants must clearly detail a breakdown of flying hours, including multi-engine time, on their resume.)
• Licensing: Valid Transport Canada Commercial Pilots License (CPL).
• Ratings: Valid Transport Canada Multi Engine rating.
• Instrument Rating: Valid and Current Transport Canada Group 1 Instrument Rating; must currently meet the instrument recency requirements.
• Medical Certificate: Valid Transport Canada Class 1 Medical.
• Written Exams: Must have completed the IATRA written exam in the past two years or have written all ATPL exams.
• Proficiency: Candidates must meet the Transport Canada English proficiency standard.
• Education: Must have completed a High School diploma.
• Security and Travel: Must be able to obtain a Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC) and hold a current passport at the time of hire.
• Citizenship/Residency: Must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident without restrictions. Permanent Residents must be able to obtain and maintain necessary crew visa documentation required for aircraft operations within the USA.

Preferred Qualifications (Assets)

Preference will be extended to applicants whose qualifications exceed the basic requirements. Highly sought assets include:

• Possession of a Canadian Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL).
• Experience in two-crew multi-engine turbine operations.
• Higher total flying time significantly above the 500-hour minimum.
• Graduation from an accredited Aviation College degree or diploma program.
• Previous commercial or military flight experience.
• Experience with Flight Management Systems (FMS) and/or glass cockpit technology.
• An internal Jazz referral.

Application Process Notes

Prospective candidates are invited to begin the recruitment process early and build their application today by clicking “Apply Online.”

Recruitment Note: Pilot job postings for all locations feed into a common ground school recruitment pool. Therefore, applicants need to apply to only one First Officer position, regardless of the advertised location, to initiate the recruitment process. Bases (Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, or Vancouver) are assigned on the second day of Jazz ground school.