Pilot (for non AC-Express Pilots only)

Air Canada • Toronto, ON

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Being part of Air Canada is to be part of an iconic Canadian symbol that connects Canada from coast to coast and to the world. A multiple award-winning organization for its people, products and services, Air Canada is a global champion that is among the 20 largest airlines in the world. Let your career take flight and Fly the Flag, by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation. Air Canada serves the most comprehensive global network in Canada flying to 180 destinations, spanning six continents. We are proud to operate the largest widebody passenger fleet by percentage in North America. Our growth plans include adding 80+ aircraft to our fleet in the next 5 years, including the largest widebody aircraft order in Canada. To support Air Canada’s comprehensive commercial network, we operate a total of seven fleet types, ranging from the Airbus A-220 to the Boeing B-777. This provides unparalleled opportunity for Air Canada pilots to fly state-of-the-art aircraft to the most attractive global destinations. Air Canada provides its pilots with exciting career progression opportunities. Based on the most recent information, the time to upgrade to a narrowbody Captain is 3-5 years, with an average salary of $255,000 to $291,000 plus expenses. To upgrade to a widebody Captain typically takes 11-15 years, with an average salary of between $315,000 to $397,000 plus expenses. The airline also offers comprehensive benefits, including a pension plan and an Annual Incentive Plan. Air Canada pilots will be assigned to operate out of one of the four crew bases: Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg or Vancouver and typically begin their career as a First Officer on domestic aircraft or as a Relief Pilot on long-range, international flights.

Requirements

• 2000 hours of fixed wing flying time
• Ability to pass the Air Canada and Transport Canada medical and visual acuity requirements for a Category 1 medical certificate
• Canadian Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL), current Group 1 (Multi-engine) Instrument Rating
• Canadian passport
• The ability to hold a Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC)
• Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada, and to travel without restriction throughout the Air Canada network.
• Any required work permits/visas or other authorizations which may be required is the sole responsibility of the candidates applying for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Graduates of a three- or four-year diploma/degree program from a college or university
• Aviation College degree or diploma
• Commercial or military flight experience
• Jet and/or turbo-prop multi-crew experience

Benefits

• Pension plan
• Annual Incentive Plan
• Industry-leading travel privileges provide you, your family, and your friends with special rates and pass travel on Air Canada, as well as with reciprocal benefits on a variety of other airlines around the world.
• Unlock the Best in You (UBY) program, which supports Air Canada employees in the four keys of overall well-being: work health, mental health, financial well-being, and overall health and wellness.
• Through UBY, employees have access to a network of counsellors and therapists, as well to a variety of articles, webinars, and events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree