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Jazz Aviation LP has welcomed Collège Air Richelieu of Saint-Hubert, Que., to its Jazz Aviation Pathways Program (Jazz APP), a program developed in 2007 to create a streamlined career path for the pilot profession in Canada.
The addition of Collège Air Richelieu brings the number of Jazz APP educational institutions to 12, and the overall number of organizations to 16.
“We’re delighted to start the 11th year of the Jazz Aviation Pathways Program with an expansion, and the addition of the high calibre program at Collège Air Richelieu,” said Steve Linthwaite, vice-president of flight operations at Jazz.
“Our Jazz APP is committed to creating opportunities for the pilot profession from coast to coast. Working together on safety and professionalism with all Jazz APP organizations allows us to prepare new graduates for airline operations, while continuing to provide Jazz with a high-quality source of pilots.”
This agreement is the first of its kind between Jazz and Collège Air Richelieu’s Integrated ATPL program. The industry-leading Jazz APP includes collaboration on training and curriculum to promote safety and professionalism, while providing up-to-date information on industry best practices.
The Jazz APP is aimed at establishing a direct career path for qualifying graduates, including flight simulator evaluations, student scholarships, and the opportunity for top-performing graduates to transition to first officer positions at Jazz.
“We are grateful and honoured that Jazz has recognized the quality of our training programs by selecting us for their Jazz APP program. Moreover, with our Integrated ATPL program, our best students will benefit from the opportunity to transition to first officer positions at Jazz,” said Thierry Dugrippe, general manager and operations manager at Collège Air Richelieu.
“It goes without saying that this collaboration will certainly add to the students’ motivations. We are therefore proud to contribute to the success of quality pilots in the field of aviation by aligning with a company such as Jazz–a carrier with a strong history and a pilot pathway connection to Air Canada.”
Jazz APP awards over $70,000 each year to top students in recognition of safety and professionalism.
Jazz Aviation Pathway Award for Professionalism
Awarded to a full-time student in his or her final year of the Integrated ATPL program for outstanding contributions to safety, leadership and professionalism.
The award consists of a $3,000 scholarship and an opportunity to participate in the Jazz APP selection process. The award recipient is selected by the program chair or designate in consultation with Jazz to ensure the criteria as outlined are respected.
The Jazz Aviation Pathway Award for Professionalism and Diversity
Awarded to a full-time student in his or her final year of the Integrated ATPL program who has self-identified as Aboriginal, a person with a disability, a visible minority, or female; for outstanding contributions to safety, leadership and professionalism.
The award consists of a $3,000 scholarship and an opportunity to participate in the Jazz APP selection process. The award recipient is selected by the program chair or designate in consultation with Jazz to ensure the criteria as outlined are respected.
The Jazz APP / Air Canada connection
Jazz is Air Canada’s largest 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 74 destinations in Canada and the United States. 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 per cent of Air Canada’s pilots are hired from their Air Canada Express partners, with the majority coming from Jazz.
