HALIFAX, July 12, 2018 /CNW/ - Jazz Aviation LP
("Jazz") is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement
with Gander-based Exploits Valley Air Services ("EVAS") for the
carrier to become the nineteenth organization in the Jazz Aviation
Pathways Program ("Jazz APP"). The partnership was celebrated
earlier today at an event attended by Jazz and EVAS employees at
the Gander International Airport.
"We are pleased to expand the Jazz APP into Newfoundland and Labrador with the addition of EVAS to our
program," said Cal Purves, Director,
Flight Operations, Jazz. "This agreement will provide an excellent
opportunity for Gander-based pilots to progress their aviation
careers and an incentive for those considering a career as a
professional airline pilot."
There are two pillars of this agreement:
First, Jazz will refer to EVAS high quality graduates who have
progressed through the Jazz Aviation Pathways Program at one of our
affiliated aviation colleges and universities. Those graduates will
have the opportunity to transition to first officer positions at
EVAS.
Second, the Jazz APP will provide a direct career path
opportunity for qualifying high quality EVAS pilots to transition
to first officer positions at Jazz. The career pathway could then
continue for those EVAS pilots interested in future opportunities
to fly for Air Canada through Jazz's Pilot Mobility Program with
the mainline carrier.
Through agreements with 13 colleges and universities, and six
industry organizations including EVAS, the Jazz APP provides yet
another pilot career pathway for aviation graduates with this
latest agreement.
"EVAS is pleased to join the Jazz Aviation Pathway Program,"
said Patrick White, President and
CEO, EVAS. "This agreement is a huge step for flight training in
Gander. Benefits to our company are substantial, providing EVAS
with qualified new entrant pilots along with furthering the careers
of our existing pilots."
The Jazz APP / Air Canada connection
Jazz is Air Canada's largest and longest-serving regional
partner and operates approximately 700 flights a day as an integral
part of Air Canada's strategy and North American market presence.
Jazz is a proud operator of Air Canada Express service to 77
destinations in Canada and
the United States with a fleet of
116 aircraft.
Through Jazz's agreement with Air Canada, a professional pilot
career with Jazz provides a faster track to flying for Air Canada
mainline. Up to 80% of Air Canada's pilots are hired from their Air
Canada Express partners; with the majority coming from Jazz.
To-date 450 Jazz pilots have transitioned to Air Canada under our
Pilot Mobility Program.
About the Jazz APP
For the past 11 years, Jazz has been actively involved in
shaping the curriculum and training of Canada's future
professional pilots through active engagement with aviation
colleges and universities. In 2015, Jazz rebranded these efforts
under the Jazz Aviation Pathway Program banner. To date, Jazz has
announced agreements between the Jazz APP and the following 19
institutions and organizations:
Aviation Colleges, Flight Schools, and Universities:
- Algonquin College
- Brampton Flight Centre
- Centre québécois de formation aéronautique at Cégep de
Chicoutimi
- Collège Air Richelieu
- Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced
Learning
- Confederation College
- Mount Royal University
- Okanagan College
- Ottawa Aviation Services
- Sault College
- Seneca College
- University of Waterloo
- University of Western Ontario
Industry Organization Agreements exist with:
- Air Cadet League of Canada
- Air Canada
- Bearskin Airlines
- Keewatin Air LP
- Wasaya Airways
- EVAS
For more information,
visit www.flyjazz.ca/pathwaysprogram.
About Jazz
Jazz Aviation LP has a strong history in Canadian aviation with
its roots going back to the 1930s. Jazz is owned by Chorus Aviation
Inc. (TSX: CHR). Chorus's vision is to deliver regional aviation to
the world.
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.
Jazz operates more flights and flies to more Canadian destinations
than any other airline, and has a workforce of approximately 4,500
professionals, highly experienced in the challenging and complex
nature of regional operations.
There are three divisions operated by Jazz Aviation LP: Air
Canada Express, Jazz Technical Services and Jazz.
Air Canada Express: Under a capacity purchase agreement
with Air Canada, using the Air Canada Express brand, Jazz provides
service to and from lower-density markets as well as higher-density
markets at off-peak times throughout North America, with a fleet of 116
Canadian-made Bombardier aircraft.
Jazz Technical Services: Established in May 2016 as a separate division, Jazz Technical
Services ('JTS') is dedicated to heavy
maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of Bombardier aircraft.
JTS provides MRO services to third
parties while maintaining the dedication and commitment to its
primary customer, Air Canada.
Jazz: Under the Jazz brand, the airline offers charters
throughout North America for
corporate clients, governments, special interest groups and
individuals seeking more convenience. Jazz also has the ability to
offer airline operators services such as ground handling,
dispatching, flight load planning, training and consulting.
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About EVAS
EVAS is an aviation company based at Gander International
Airport (YQX) in Newfoundland,
Canada, with an additional base at Halifax Stanfield
International Airport (YHZ) in Nova
Scotia, Canada.
EVAS has been providing a variety of aviation services in
Atlantic Canada for over 20 years.
Some of these services include: Corporate Air Charters, Air Cargo
transportation, and Air Ambulance transfers. Additionally, EVAS is
an Express Carrier with Air Canada and operates several daily
flights within Newfoundland and
Labrador, New Brunswick, Nova
Scotia, Prince Edward
Island and Quebec.
SOURCE Chorus Aviation Inc.