Air Canada Express is Ramping Up Pilot Recruitment!

What’s new?

Jazz Aviation LLC, a fully-owned subsidiary of Air Canada, which often operates in Air Canada Express livery, is ramping up their pilot hiring program. Jazz Aviation has an affiliation agreement with our primary FTP in Canada, which offered preferential hiring to the graduates of integrated flight training and internship programs for both domestic and international students who qualified for Canada Experience Class program.

Jazz offers a unique experience for pilots by providing the ability to work in one of ourfour main bases in some of Canada’s most dynamic cities: Toronto, Montreal, Calgary and Vancouver, with potential to move between bases.

Jazz pilots have access to incredible technology while soaring through the skies. We have new CRJ900 and Dash 8-400 aircraft and have recently added a fleet of Embraer 175 aircraft.

What do I need to get hired?

You will need the following qualifications:

500 hours total time.

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada (international students can qualify for PR by taking advantage of Canada Experience Class program)
All applicants shall be licensed by Transport Canada to act as First Officers on 705 category aircraft.

Preference will be given to candidates with qualifications beyond the basic requirements:

Applicants who possess a Canadian ATPL.
Applicants with two crew multi-engine turbine experience.
Applicants with commercial or military flight experience.

What Aerocadet program will I need to take in order to obtain all of the required qualifications?

Aerocadet offered three main integrated flight training and internship programs which should get you all the aforementioned qualifications:

How do I qualify for Canadian work permit if I’m an international student?

You can take advantage of the Canada experience class in order to obtain permanent employment permit in Canada after completion of 18 months of study and 12 months of flight instructor internship.