First Officer - Embraer E195-E2 (Toronto) YYZ

Porter Airlines Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Porter Airlines Inc. in Toronto seeks highly skilled pilots to operate the Embraer E195-E2 and advance within a growing captain pathway. Join a team dedicated to safety, service excellence, and career development as Porter expands across Canada.

Base is Toronto Pearson (YYZ) with industry-leading pay and a clear path to seniority. Candidates must meet Transport Canada licensing, log hours, and eligibility to work in Canada.

Qualifications

• Airline Transport Pilot License or SAMRA/SARON exams completed.
• Minimum 1500 total flight hours.
• Jet experience in high density airspace is an asset.
• Preference for time on E170 variant and CARs 705 experience.
• Aviation degree is an asset.
• Legal ability to work in Canada.
• Valid Canadian passport or US visa-enabled international passport.

Responsibilities

• Lead and collaborate with crew to uphold Porter’s safety and service standards.
• Participate in SMS and report hazards or incidents encountered daily.
• Maintain highest personal and professional standards on every flight.
• Actively apply Porter’s safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Airline pilot credentials

Jet experience

Canadian work eligibility

Passport/visa requirements

E170 experience (asset)

Education

Aviation college or university degree

Job description

Job Summary

At Porter Airlines, a rewarding pilot career awaits.

Elevate your earnings! Enjoy industry leading pay as you operate state‑of‑the‑art technology on the Embraer E195-E2.

Join our journey of growth! Porter is expanding at jet‑speed; join now and you will benefit from:

• Quickly moving up in seniority as we welcome over 1,200 new pilots in the next 4 years
• The fastest upgrade possible to a narrow‑body jet Captain role in Canada

Duties & Responsibilities

Our pilots are leaders who work collaboratively with other team members to achieve organizational goals and meet our Flying Refined service standards. We value our environment of communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with each other.

Actively participate in Porter’s Safety Management System (SMS) including reporting hazards and incidents encountered in daily operations; understand, comply and promote the Company Safety Policy.

Safety is Porter’s #1 priority. Our team members take pride in operating every flight safely, while pilots go above and beyond, holding themselves to the highest personal and professional standards.

If you have a passion to succeed, apply to become one of our valued team members today!

Behavioural Competencies

• Concern for Safety: Identifying hazardous or potentially hazardous situations and taking appropriate action to maintain a safe environment for self and others.
• Teamwork: Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals.
• Passenger/Customer Service: Providing service excellence to internal and/or external customers (passengers).
• Initiative: Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise.
• Results Focus: Focusing efforts on achieving high quality results consistent with the organization’s standards.
• Fostering Communication: Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and building consensus.

Qualifications

• Airline Transport Pilot License (Transport Canada), or SAMRA and SARON exams completed
• Minimum 1500 hours total time
• Previous jet experience in high density airspace considered an asset
• Preference will be given to those with time on E170 type variant and with CARs 705 operational experience
• Aviation College or University Degree is an asset
• Must possess the legal ability to work in Canada
• Must possess a current, valid Canadian Passport, or a current, valid International Passport with a valid US Crewmember Visa (C-1/D)
• Pilots that do not meet the minimum requirements may be considered based on experience and other factors

Location

Toronto (Toronto Pearson International Airport - YYZ)

Company Description

Since 2006, Porter Airlines has been elevating the experience of economy air travel for every passenger, providing genuine hospitality with style, care and charm. Porter’s fleet of Embraer E195-E2 and De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft serves North America, including a coast‑to‑coast domestic Canadian network, the U.S., Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. Headquartered in Toronto, Porter is an Official 4 Star Airline in the World Airline Star Rating. Visit www.flyporter.com or follow @porterairlines on Instagram, Facebook and X.