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Airline Pilot (Direct Entry, Non-Express) – Air Canada, Toronto

Join Air Canada’s Flight Deck in Toronto

Employer: Air Canada

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Crew bases: Montreal (YUL), Toronto (YYZ), Winnipeg (YWG), Vancouver (YVR)

Fleet: Seven types from Airbus A220 to Boeing 777

Typical entry assignments: First Officer on domestic aircraft or Relief Pilot on long-range international flights

Eligibility note: This posting is open to pilots outside the Air Canada Express pathway (non AC‑Express pilots).

✈️ The Opportunity

Air Canada is inviting experienced, safety-focused pilots to join our Toronto crew base. As a Direct Entry Pilot, you’ll fly a modern, diverse fleet on a network that spans Canada and the globe. New hires typically begin as a First Officer on our domestic operation or as a Relief Pilot supporting our long-haul international services.

🧭 What You’ll Do

  • Operate Air Canada aircraft in accordance with company SOPs and Transport Canada regulations.
  • Work within a multi-crew environment to deliver a safe, reliable, and customer-focused operation.
  • Execute domestic, transborder, and international flight duties, including relief responsibilities on long-range sectors.
  • Participate in ongoing training and checking to maintain the highest professional standards.

🧰 Minimum Qualifications

  • Flight time: 2,000 hours fixed-wing
  • Licence: Canadian ATPL with current Group 1 (Multi‑engine) Instrument Rating
  • Medical: Ability to meet Air Canada and Transport Canada Category 1 medical and visual acuity standards
  • Travel documents: Valid Canadian passport; able to travel without restriction across the Air Canada network
  • Security clearance: Eligible to obtain and hold a RAIC
  • Work eligibility: Legally entitled to work in Canada

Note: Applications exceed vacancies; meeting minimums does not guarantee selection.

🌟 Preferred Assets

  • College or university diploma/degree (three- or four-year program), ideally in aviation
  • Commercial or military flight experience
  • Multi‑crew experience on jet and/or turboprop aircraft

🛰️ Fleet, Bases & Career Path

  • Fleet variety: Seven aircraft types, from the Airbus A220 to the Boeing 777
  • Crew bases: Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg, Vancouver
  • Entry roles: First Officer (domestic) or Relief Pilot (long‑range), with opportunities to progress across fleets and routes

📨 How to Apply

Submit your pilot application with a detailed resume, flight time breakdown, licence and medical details, and proof of work eligibility in Canada. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted regarding next steps in the selection process.

🔐 Important Notes

  • This recruitment is intended for pilots not currently in the Air Canada Express pathway.
  • All offers are contingent on successfully meeting medical, security, and training requirements.
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