Pilot (for candidates who are not Air Canada Express pilots)

Joining Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian company connecting Canada from coast to coast and to the rest of Canada and the world. Recognized with numerous awards for its employees, products and services, Air Canada is a global champion and ranks among the top 20 largest airlines in the world. Launch your career and proudly fly our flag by joining our diverse and dynamic team at the forefront of passenger air transport.

Air Canada has the most comprehensive global network in Canada and serves 180 destinations across six continents. We are proud to operate the fleet with the highest percentage of wide-body passenger aircraft in North America. Our growth plan includes adding more than 80 aircraft to our fleet over the next five years, including the largest wide-body order in Canada.

To support its extensive commercial network, Air Canada operates seven fleet types in total, ranging from the A220 to the Boeing 777. Air Canada pilots thus enjoy unparalleled opportunities to take the controls of state-of-the-art aircraft to the world's most attractive destinations.

Air Canada offers its pilots great career prospects. According to the most recent information, it takes three to five years to become a Narrowbody Captain, whose average salary ranges from $255,000 to $291,000, plus expenses. It takes 11 to 15 years to become a Widebody Captain, whose average salary ranges from $315,000 to $397,000, plus expenses. The airline also offers a comprehensive range of benefits, including a pension plan and an annual incentive plan.

Air Canada pilots operate flights departing from one of our four crew bases: Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg and Vancouver. They normally begin their careers as First Officers on domestic flights or as Relief Pilots on long-haul international flights.

What awaits you with us? Your well-being, and that of your family, is close to our heart. The Unlock Your Potential (UYP) program supports our commitment to employees. UYP supports Air Canada employees in the four key areas of general well-being: occupational health, mental health, financial health, and health and well-being. The program also gives employees access to a network of counselors and therapists, as well as various articles, webinars and events.

Do you want to explore the world or visit your family and friends abroad? Our industry-unmatched travel facilities offer you, your family and friends special rates and passes to travel with Air Canada. You will also enjoy reciprocal privileges with other carriers around the world.

Qualifications

To work at Air Canada, pilots must meet certain basic requirements:

• 2000 hours of fixed-wing flight time
• Ability to meet Air Canada and Transport Canada medical and visual acuity requirements to obtain a Category 1 medical certificate
• Hold a Canadian Airline Transport Pilot Licence, Group 1 multi-engine instrument rating
• Canadian passport
• Eligibility to obtain a Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC)
• Eligibility to work in Canada and travel without restriction throughout Air Canada's network. Obtaining permits, visas or other authorizations that may be required (is the sole responsibility of candidates applying for this position)

Pilot applications far exceed vacant positions. Preference will therefore be given to candidates whose qualifications go beyond the basic requirements. Examples of desirable additional qualifications:

• Degree from a college or university obtained following a three- or four-year program of study
• College diploma in aviation
• Flight experience in a commercial or military environment
• Flight experience with a multi-crew jet or turboprop aircraft

Diversity and Inclusion

Air Canada is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion, and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment that showcases the unique contribution of our employees to the success of our Company.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals to build a workforce that is varied and representative of the diversity of our customers and the communities where we live and offer our services.

Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest. However, we will only contact candidates selected for the continuation of the process.

We are aware that coaching programs are offered by third-party companies on Air Canada pilot interview questions. Air Canada does not endorse any organization that prepares candidates for our interviews. It is easy to recognize candidates who show up to an interview with questions prepared by such agencies, and they will be evaluated accordingly. Interview questions are regularly changed. Providing boilerplate answers will likely result in a poor assessment of your eligibility for a pilot position at Air Canada.