Posted 6 days ago
Pilot (for non AC-Express Pilots only)
@ Air Canada
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Air Canada is hiring full-time pilots for its domestic and long-range international fleet, starting as First Officers or Relief Pilots out of one of four crew bases. The work involves flying state-of-the-art aircraft across a global network to 180 destinations. The posting states a pension plan, an Annual Incentive Plan and travel privileges, and that preference goes to candidates with qualifications beyond the basics.
Responsibilities:
- Fly commercial passenger aircraft on domestic and international routes
- Operate out of an assigned crew base (Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg or Vancouver)
- Progress toward narrowbody or widebody Captain
Requirements summary:
- 2000 hours of fixed-wing flying time
- Canadian Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL)
- Current Group 1 multi-engine instrument rating
- Category 1 medical certificate
- Canadian passport and Restricted Area Identity Card eligibility
- Preference for degrees, commercial or military experience and jet multi-crew experience
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-31
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-01
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: frequent · ground: none |
| Work setting | Vehicle |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | Canadian Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL), Group 1 (Multi-engine) Instrument Rating, Category 1 medical certificate, Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC) |
| Education | College diploma (preferred), Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Aviation |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Performance bonus |
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Air Canada
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Full company description
Canada's largest airline, the country’s flag carrier and a founding member of Star Alliance, the world's most comprehensive air transportation network celebrating its 25thanniversary in 2022, Air Canada provides scheduled passenger service directly to 51 airports in Canada, 51 in the United States and 86 internationally. It is the only international network carrier in North America to receive a Four-Star ranking from Skytrax, which in 2021 gave Air Canada awards for the Best Airline Staff in North America, Best Airline Staff in Canada, Best Business Class Lounge in North America, and an excellence award for its management of the COVID-19 pandemic. ** Air Canada est la plus importante société aérienne du Canada, le transporteur national du pays et un membre cofondateur du réseau Star Alliance — le plus vaste regroupement mondial de sociétés aériennes, qui célèbre son 25e anniversaire en 2022. Les lignes passagers régulières d’Air Canada relient sans escale 51 aéroports au Canada, 51 aux États-Unis et 86 sur le reste du globe. En Amérique du Nord, Air Canada constitue le seul transporteur aérien d’envergure internationale offrant une gamme complète de services à détenir la cote quatre étoiles de Skytrax qui, en 2021, lui a décerné les prix Meilleur personnel au sol et à bord en Amérique du Nord, Meilleur personnel au sol et à bord au Canada, Meilleur salon de classe affaires en Amérique du Nord ainsi qu’un Prix d’excellence pour sa gestion de la pandémie de la COVID-19.
- LinkedIn followers
- 737,507
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 23,902
- Reported office locations
- 7373 Cote Vertu, Saint Laurent in Montreal, Quebec H4S 1Z3, CA
- 6301 Silver Dart Dr, Mississauga, ON L5P 1B2, CA
- 7373 Boulevard de la Cote-Vertu, Montreal, QC H4S 1Z3, CA
- 6001 Grant McConachie Way, Richmond, BC V7B 1K3, CA
- Business categories
- Transportation
- Aerospace
- Travel
- Other recorded names
- Air Canada
- Specialties
- Airline
- transportation
- travel
- and cargo
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 6,696,380,761
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Canada's largest airline, the country’s flag carrier and a founding member of Star Alliance, the world's most comprehensive air transportation network celebrating its 25thanniversary in 2022, Air Canada provides scheduled passenger service directly to 51 airports in Canada, 51 in the United States and 86 internationally. It is the only international network carrier in North America to receive a Four-Star ranking…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Airlines and Aviation |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Saint Laurent in Montreal, Quebec |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1937 |
| Specialties | Airlinetransportationtraveland cargo |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 152 |
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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.
What will you find with us?
Your wellbeing, and that of your family, matters to us. Our commitment to employee wellness is backed by our robust “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.
Are you keen to explore the world, or to visit family and friends overseas? Our 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.
Qualifications
To fly for Air Canada, pilots must meet certain basic 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.
Pilot applications far exceed job vacancies, so preference is given to candidates with qualifications beyond the basic requirements. Examples of desirable additional qualifications include, but are not limited to:
- 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
Diversity and Inclusion:
Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.
Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.
We are aware that coaching programs are being offered by third party companies on Air Canada's pilot interview questions. Air Canada does not endorse any agencies that prepare candidates for our interviews. Candidates who arrive for an interview with prepared answers provided by such agencies are easily recognized and will be assessed accordingly. Interview questions are changed at regular intervals. Providing 'canned' answers will likely result in a poor assessment of your suitability as an Air Canada pilot.
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