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

Joining Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian company connecting Canada to the world and one another. Voted year after year among Canada's top employers, Air Canada is a global champion and among the top 20 largest airlines in the world. Land your career and fly our flag as you join our diverse and dynamic team at the forefront of passenger aviation.

Air Canada has the most comprehensive global network in Canada, serving 180 destinations on six continents. We are proud to operate 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 Canada's largest ever wide-body order.

To support its expansive commercial network, Air Canada operates seven fleet types in all, 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 most attractive destinations in the world.

Air Canada offers its pilots great career prospects. According to the most recent information, it takes three to five years to become a Narrow-Body Captain, with average earnings ranging between $255,000 and $291,000, plus expenses. It takes 11 to 15 years to become a Wide-Body Captain, with average earnings ranging between $315,000 and $397,000, plus expenses. The airline also offers a comprehensive range of benefits, including a pension plan and an annual performance incentive plan.

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

What awaits you with us?
Your well-being, and that of your family, is important to us. The Your Well-Being (YWB) program supports our commitment to employees. YWB supports Air Canada employees in the four key areas of overall 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.

Want to explore the world or visit family and friends abroad? Our industry-unmatched travel perks offer you, your family, and your 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:

• 2,000 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
• Holding 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 (sole responsibility of candidates applying for this position)

Pilot applications far exceed vacancies. 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 firmly 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 our company's success.

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 next stage 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 for an interview with questions prepared by such agencies, and they will be evaluated accordingly. Interview questions are regularly modified. Providing prepared answers will likely result in a poor evaluation of your eligibility for a pilot position at Air Canada.