Jazz Direct, Jazz Awards for Professionalism & Seneca Cadets

Jazz provides a rich environment for professional growth, gaining expertise that is highly regarded in the aviation industry.

Jazz Direct is the premier education and training pathway for pilots in Canada. Through Jazz Direct, aviation students are provided with an industry-leading education experience based on:

• Collaborative training and curriculum development.
• Jazz Awards for professionalism: Jazz bestows awards to two top-performing graduates at each of the Jazz-affiliated aviation colleges and universities for outstanding contributions to safety, leadership and professionalism.
• Once you have completed your flight training and graduated from your program at one of the affiliated colleges, universities or flight schools listed below, your application will be reviewed under our Jazz Direct requirements.

JAZZ IS AIR CANADA'S LARGEST REGIONAL PARTNER

• We cover North America! Jazz is Air Canada’s largest regional operator flying their Air Canada Express brand.
• We operate a fleet of regional jets and turboprops providing Jazz pilots with exceptional skills and experience.
• Our Jazz pilots are the preferred source of pilots to Air Canada.

Qualifications & Applicant Requirements:

• Valid and Current Transport Canada Group 1 Instrument Rating; must currently meet the instrument recency requirements.
• Valid Transport Canada Class 1 Medical.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain an Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC).
• Must hold a current passport at time of hire with (6) months of validity.
• 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 be legally able to enter the USA without restrictions.
• Must meet Transport Canada’s English proficiency standard.
• Must be licensed by Transport Canada to act as a First Officer on a 705-category aircraft (must have written IATRA or Frozen ATPL).
• Must achieve a minimum of 80% on the written CPL, INRAT, IATRA (SARON / SAMRA).
• Must achieve at or above average ranking on all aviation program academic courses.
• Must have no failures on TC flight tests or aviation program check rides (partial pass is allowed).
• Must receive a recommendation from faculty (verbal or written directly from the institution or program).
• Demonstrated high level of professionalism.
• Must be a student, in good standing, from one of the following institutions:
  • BCIT: Airline and Flight Operations Commercial Pilot
  • Brampton Flight Centre: Integrated ATPL
  • Cégep de Chicoutimi: Pilotage d’aéronefs
  • Collège Air Richelieu: Integrated ATPL – AEC
  • Conestoga College: Aviation – General Arts and Science
  • Confederation College: Aviation Flight Management
  • Mount Royal University: Aviation Diploma
  • Okanagan College: Commercial Aviation
  • Sault College: Aviation Technology – Flight
  • Seneca Polytechnic: Honours Bachelor of Aviation Technology
  • University of Waterloo: Aviation
  • Western University: Commercial Aviation Management
  • Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre: ATP Program

Jazz Direct Program

Pilots selected for Jazz Direct will be qualified to fly Jazz aircraft directly from an integrated ATPL program or by having a minimum of 250 hours total flying time with a commercial pilot license, multi-IFR and successful completion of the IATRA exam.

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 taleosupport@flyjazz.ca 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.