HALIFAX, NS,
June 12,
2023 /CNW/ - Chorus Aviation Inc. ('Chorus') (TSX:
CHR) subsidiary, Jazz Aviation LP ('Jazz'), is pleased to announce
the expansion of its Jazz Aviation Pathways Program ('Jazz APP') to
include Airmedic, based in Saint-Hubert,
Que. Airmedic is the 21st participating industry
organization 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 our 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 organizations.
About Jazz
Jazz Aviation LP is the largest regional carrier in Canada and the primary operator of Air Canada
Express flights to 81 destinations across North America. Jazz is one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People and a
Best Diversity Employer with an award-winning safety culture. These
strengths, along with Jazz's proven track record of industry
leadership and exceptional customer service, create and deliver
value to stakeholders. flyjazz.ca
About Airmedic
Airmedic is the only company in Quebec operating its own fleet of planes and
helicopters exclusively dedicated to emergency medical assistance
and transfers between hospitals. The call center operates 24/7.
Airmedic operates day and night owing to certification by Transport
Canada that allows our pilots to use night vision goggles, and IFR
(Instrument Flight Rules) certification. Airmedic is also the first
privately-owned emergency medical transport company in Canada to be certified by Accreditation
Canada. This certification is an eloquent demonstration of
Airmedic's commitment to providing high quality care in the safest
environment.
About Chorus Aviation
Inc.
Chorus is a leading, global aviation solutions provider and
asset manager, focused on regional aviation. Our principal
subsidiaries are: Falko Regional Aircraft, the leading pure play
regional aircraft asset manager and lessor, managing investments on
behalf of third-party fund investors; Jazz Aviation, the largest
regional operator in Canada and
provider of regional air services under the Air Canada Express
brand; Voyageur Aviation, a leading provider of specialty charter,
aircraft modifications, parts provisioning and in-service support
services; and Cygnet Aviation Academy, an industry leading
accredited training academy preparing pilots for direct entry into
airlines. Together, Chorus' subsidiaries provide services that
encompass every stage of a regional aircraft's lifecycle,
including: aircraft acquisition and leasing; aircraft
refurbishment, engineering, modification, repurposing and
transition; contract flying; aircraft and component maintenance,
disassembly, and parts provisioning; and pilot training.
SOURCE Chorus Aviation Inc.