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About Jazz Aviation LP
Jazz Aviation LP (Jazz) is Canada's largest regional airline and Air Canada's primary Air Canada Express operator, connecting people and communities to approximately 70 destinations across North America.
With over 4,200 dedicated professionals, Jazz fosters a workplace united by purpose and supported by programs and policies that promote safety, diversity, and wellness. This strong commitment to people and culture is reflected in the recognition Jazz has received across the industry.
Jazz is hiring First Officers to join an award-winning team recognized for excellence in safety, diversity and workplace culture. We are proud to be named:
- Canada's Safest Employer in Public Transportation.
- One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers.
- Visit our Awards and Recognition page to learn more about the honors we've earned.
Scope of our operation
- Approximately 400 daily flights operated.
- Approximately 70 destinations across Canada and the United States.
- 8.3 million passengers carried annually.
Jazz pilot bases
Jazz operates from four bases: Montreal (YUL), Toronto (YYZ), Calgary (YYC), and Vancouver (YVR). New hires will be assigned to any one of these locations based on operational requirements. Base assignments are communicated on the second day of Jazz's ground school.
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Your career at Jazz - Compensation, lifestyle & career growth
Compensation
- Competitive First Officer salary starting at $68.93 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 and career pathway
- Jazz takes pride in a strong, people‑first culture—recognized for delivering high‑quality regional flying through a supportive, “can‑do” approach.
- We are committed to fostering an environment where pilots can grow, develop, and thrive throughout their careers.
- Our experienced flight operations team provides mentorship, industry‑leading training standards, and continuous support to help you succeed at every stage.
- 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.
Benefits of joining our award-winning team
- An extensive employee travel benefits program on the Air Canada network (after a wait period of 28 weeks of active, continuous service). Within the first week of training, standby travel on Air Canada and other airlines will be available to pilots for commuting purpose only. All travel programs are subject to change at Air Canada's discretion.
- A competitive defined contribution pension plan designed to support long-term financial well-being.
- A comprehensive health and wellness package, including health, dental, life, and disability coverage to keep you and your loved ones protected.
- 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.
- 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.