HALIFAX, NS, Jan. 19, 2021 /CNW/ - Chorus Aviation Inc.
('Chorus') (TSX: CHR) is proud to announce that its subsidiary,
Jazz Aviation LP ('Jazz'), was named one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People for
the ninth year.
"We are honoured to be recognized once again as one of the
country's Top Employers for Young People. It solidifies our
commitment to provide young individuals with a meaningful and
enjoyable place to start and grow their careers," said Randolph
deGooyer, President, Jazz. "While the pandemic has impacted many of
our younger employees this past year, we look forward to welcoming
them back as the airline industry recovers."
Canada's Top Employers for
Young People is an editorial competition organized by the
Canada's Top 100 Employers
project. This special designation recognizes employers that offer
the nation's best workplaces, programs and initiatives to attract
and retain younger people entering the workforce.
In selecting this year's Top Employers for Young People, the
editors examined each employer's mentorship and training programs
as well as career management programs, looking for initiatives that
can assist younger workers advance faster in the organization.
Jazz was selected as one of Canada's Top Employers for
Young People for programs such as the Jazz Aviation Pathways
Program, which provides scholarships and direct employment
opportunities to students enrolled in pilot and flight attendant
programs at various post-secondary institutions. Jazz was also
recognized for offering scholarships to students enrolled in
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) programs at local community
colleges and for providing mentoring to apprentice AMEs.
About Chorus
Chorus is a global provider of integrated regional aviation
solutions. Chorus' vision is to deliver regional aviation to
the world. Headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Chorus is comprised of Chorus
Aviation Capital – a leading, global lessor of regional aircraft,
and Jazz Aviation and Voyageur Aviation – companies that have long
histories of safe operations with excellent customer service.
Chorus provides a full suite of regional aviation support services
that encompasses every stage of an aircraft's
lifecycle, including aircraft acquisitions and leasing; aircraft
refurbishment, engineering, modification, repurposing and
preparation; contract flying; and aircraft and component
maintenance, disassembly, and parts provisioning. Chorus Class A
Variable Voting Shares and Class B Voting Shares trade on the
Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading symbol
'CHR'. www.chorusaviation.com
About Jazz
Jazz Aviation LP has a strong history in Canadian aviation with
its roots going back to the 1930s. As the largest regional carrier
in Canada, Jazz has a proven track
record of industry leadership and exceptional customer service and
has leveraged that strength to deliver value to all its
stakeholders. www.flyjazz.ca
SOURCE Chorus Aviation Inc.