First Officer Position at Jazz Aviation
Jazz is seeking highly motivated First Officers with a strong commitment to safety and exceptional customer service to join their award-winning team. This is an opportunity to begin a career with the largest regional airline in Canada. Pilot job postings for all locations feed into a common ground school recruitment; base assignments are made on the second day of ground school. Therefore, only one application to a First Officer position is required, regardless of location.
Jazz is recognized as one of Canada’s Safest Employers, a Top Employer for Young People, and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, as well as a Glassdoor Best Place to Work. The airline operates approximately 450 daily flights to 67 destinations across Canada and the United States, carrying 8 million passengers annually. Crew bases are located in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, and Vancouver.
Jazz offers a competitive compensation package that includes a salary starting at $66.25 per credit hour and a daily expense allowance averaging $800-$1000 tax-free per month. The airline provides a variety of short- and medium-haul routes. Jazz fosters a supportive and high-standard environment for pilot professional development, including mentorship opportunities and a commitment to ongoing training and support. Opportunities for career advancement include training roles and management positions within Jazz. A preferential interview process with Air Canada provides a potential pathway to mainline operations.
Personal development is enhanced by an employee travel program on the Air Canada network (including standby travel for commuting within the first week of training). Employees also have access to numerous discounts from a wide range of vendors and suppliers. Comprehensive benefits include a defined contribution pension plan, health, life, dental, and disability coverage, and an Employee Share Ownership Plan. As Air Canada's primary regional partner, Jazz is an integral part of Air Canada's strategy and North American market presence.
Qualifications:
- Valid and current Transport Canada Group 1 Instrument Rating, meeting current recency requirements.
- Valid Transport Canada Commercial Pilot License.
- Valid Transport Canada Multi Engine rating.
- Valid Transport Canada Class 1 Medical.
- 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 Resident status without restrictions.
- Permanent Residents must be able to obtain and maintain crew visa documentation for USA operations.
- High School diploma completed.
- Meet Transport Canada English proficiency standards.
- Minimum of 500 hours total flying time.
Please ensure that the resume clearly outlines a breakdown of flight hours, including total time and multi-engine time.
Preference will be given to candidates possessing a Canadian ATPL, two-crew multi-engine turbine experience, higher total flying time, an Aviation College degree or diploma, commercial or military flight experience, Flight Management System (FMS) and/or glass cockpit experience, or internal Jazz referrals.
Candidates are encouraged to apply online. Jazz is committed to accessibility and inclusion in the workplace and encourages those who require accommodation during the recruitment process to contact our support team. Jazz values diversity and recognizes the importance of a workforce reflective of the communities it serves.