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

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

Air Canada has Canada's most comprehensive global network, serving 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 Canada's largest wide-body order.

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 unmatched 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, with an average salary ranging between $255,000 and $291,000, plus expenses. It takes 11 to 15 years to become a Widebody Captain, with an average salary 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 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 important to us. The Unlock Your Full Potential (UBY) program supports our commitment to employees. UBY supports Air Canada employees in the four key areas of overall well-being: occupational health, mental health, financial health, and health and wellness. 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 (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:

• Diploma 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 the success of our Corporation.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals to build a diverse workforce representative of the diversity of our customers and the communities where we live and serve.

Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest. However, only those selected for the next step of the process will be contacted.

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. Candidates who show up to an interview with questions prepared by such agencies are easy to recognize and will be evaluated accordingly. Interview questions are regularly modified. Providing canned answers will likely result in a poor evaluation of your suitability for a pilot position at Air Canada.