Jazz Aviation Pilot Pathways Program to include Airmedic

Jazz Aviation, a subsidiary of Chrorus Aviation, is expanding its Jazz Aviation Pilot Pathway Program (Jazz APP) to include Airmedic, based in Saint-Hubert, Quebec, Canada. Airmedic is the 21st participating industry organisation in the Jazz APP.

“Welcoming Airmedic from Quebec is an important step in Jazz’s continued commitment to creating opportunities for pilots,” said Cal Purves, Vice President, Flight Operations, Jazz. “With a growing demand for pilots in Canada and around the world, expanding our pilot pathway program will help ensure that we are providing the next generation of pilots with the skills and experience needed to succeed in this exciting and challenging field.”

There are two pillars of this agreement. First, Jazz will refer to Airmedic top-performing graduates who have progressed through the Jazz APP at its affiliated aviation colleges, universities, and flight schools. These graduates will have the opportunity to transition to first officer positions at Airmedic. Second, the agreement will provide a direct career path opportunity for qualifying Airmedic pilots to transition to first officer positions at Jazz. The career pathway could then continue for those Airmedic pilots interested in future opportunities to fly for Air Canada through Jazz’s pathway with the mainline carrier.

“We are delighted to work in collaboration with Jazz to develop the next generation. This collaboration demonstrates our shared commitment, which allows our personnel to develop their careers over the long term while facilitating their integration and transition into the commercial transportation sector. Airmedic is the first francophone Quebec carrier to develop this type of relationship with Jazz. Our safety results, the reality of our operations, and the calibre of our training are recognized and have established standards that adequately prepare the francophone succession of tomorrow,” said Nicolas Charette, Director, Aircraft Operations, Airmedic.

Since 2007, Jazz has been actively involved in shaping the curriculum and training of Canada’s future professional pilots through active engagement with aviation colleges, flight schools, and universities. To date, the Jazz APP has announced agreements with 21 participating industry organisations.