Pilot (First Officer)

Jazz Aviation; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jazz Aviation, Canada's largest regional airline, is seeking First Officers driven by safety and customer service. This role offers competitive compensation starting at CAD 67.57 per credit hour, opportunities for professional development, and a company culture supportive of pilot success. Ideal candidates will possess a valid Transport Canada Commercial Pilot License, an Instrument Rating, and have a minimum of 500 flying hours. Join an award-winning team that values diversity and fosters a positive working environment.

Benefits

Daily expense allowance

Comprehensive care plan

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Travel benefits on Air Canada network

Qualifications

• Must have a valid and current Transport Canada Group 1 Instrument Rating.
• Candidates must meet Transport Canada’s English proficiency standard.
• Minimum of 500 hours total flying time.

Responsibilities

• Operate aircraft in a safe and efficient manner.
• Participate in the continuous improvement of flight operations.
• Assist with the company's commitment to safety and customer service.

Skills

Safety awareness

Customer service

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Please note: Pilot job postings for all locations feed into our common ground school recruitment. Bases are assigned on the second day of Jazz ground school. Thus, you only need to apply to one First Officer position, regardless of location, to join our recruitment process.

Start your journey with the largest regional airline in Canada and let your aviation career take flight!

Jazz is looking for First Officers with a passion for safety and customer service to join our award-winning team:

• Canada’s Safest Employers.
• Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.
• Canada’s Best Diversity Employers.
• Glassdoor Best Places to Work.

The scope of our operation:

• Approximately 450 daily flights operated.
• Approximately 67destinations across Canada and the United States.
• 8 million passengers carried annually.
• Four (4) crew base locations: Toronto, Montreal, Calgary and Vancouver.

We love what we do and invite you to take a closer look, by watching our video

"At Jazz, we're more than an airline"

Jazz offers a wide range of competitive benefits, perks and services:

Compensation

• Competitive salary starting at $67.57 per credit hour.
• Daily expense allowance (on average $800- $1000 tax free per month).

Lifestyle

• Our pairings offer a variety of short- and medium-haul routes that can allow you to explore the far reaches of North America or stay closer to home.

Professional Development

• Jazz takes great pride in our existing company culture; well known as a “can-do” organization with a very positive and supportive, high-standard platform of quality regional flying.
• From here, we are committed to continue to embrace and foster an environment where Pilots can thrive.
• Our professional and highly skilled flight operations team consistently provides mentorship opportunities for learning and development by implementing a very high quality of training standards, fully supporting you every step of the way.
  

We also provide:

• A pathway opportunity to mainline through our preferential interview process with Air Canada.
• Career development opportunities within Jazz to join our training team, advance into management and more!
  

Personal Development and Opportunities

• An extensive employee travel benefits program on the Air Canada network. Within the first week of training, standby travel for Pilots only for the purpose of commuting is available on the Air Canada network (subject to change at Air Canada discretion).
• Access to an extensive list of vendors and suppliers, who provide a wide range of Jazz employee discounts, which contribute to supporting your health, life balance and financial goals.

Programs and Services

• A defined contribution pension plan.
• A comprehensive care plan including health, life, dental and disability benefits.
• An Employee Share Ownership Plan that provides an opportunity to benefit financially from the growth and success of Jazz and parent company Chorus Aviation Inc.

Our Air Canada connection

Jazz isAir Canada’sprimary regional partner and an integral part of Air Canada’s strategy and North American market presence. Jazz is a proud Air Canada Express operator providing service across North America.

Qualifications:

• Valid and Current Transport Canada Group 1 Instrument Rating; must currently meet the instrument recency requirements.
• Valid Transport Canada Commercial Pilots License.
• Valid Transport Canada Multi Engine rating.
• Valid Transport Canada Class 1 Medical.
• Must have a completed IATRA written in past two years or ATPL exams written.
• Must be able to obtain a Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC).
• Must hold a current passport at time of hire.
• Must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident without restrictions.
• If you are a Permanent Resident, you must be able to obtain and maintain crew visa documentation required to operate aircraft within the USA.
• Must have completed a High School diploma.
• Candidates must meet Transport Canada English proficiency standard.
• Minimum of 500 hours total flying time.

*Please ensure your resume clearly outlines a breakdown of your flying hours (total time, multi engine time, etc).

We want to get to know you!

You can nowstart the recruitment process earlyand begin building your application today! Simply click “Apply Online” on this job posting and you will be on your way to a potential career with Jazz. We will review your application, follow your progression and be in touch.

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 higher total flying time above the minimum requirement.
• Graduates from an Aviation College degree or diploma program.
• Applicants with commercial or military flight experience.
• Applicants with Flight Management System (FMS) and/or glass cockpit experience.
• Internal Jazz referral.

We strive to make our workplace accessible for people with disabilities. We want to ensure that you are prepared for success and therefore request that you please let us know at [e-mail] if you would benefit from an accommodation during the recruitment process.

Jazz recognizes that the best talent includes people of all backgrounds, abilities and points of view. To be a leader in our industry, Jazz celebrates diversity and values the uniqueness that each individual has to offer. We empower our people to foster an internal culture of inclusion, creating safe workspaces where everyone can be their authentic self. Meeting the needs of our diverse passengers is critical to our success and we recognize the importance of a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve.