Jazz and its ALPA pilots ratify modifications to the pilot collective agreement

Air Canada Jazz E175 taking off

Air Canada Jazz E175 taking off

Chorus Aviation Inc. has announced that its subsidiary, Jazz Aviation LP, and Jazz pilots represented by the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) ratified modifications to their collective agreement on Aug. 28, 2023, with an effective date of Sept. 1, 2023.

“I want to thank our Jazz and ALPA negotiating teams for their efforts in reaching this agreement that recognizes the changing pilot wage environment and provides Jazz with improved recruitment and training options,” said Randolph deGooyer, president, Jazz.

“Through this modified agreement, we have shown a shared commitment to addressing industry challenges collaboratively.”

Colin Copp, president and CEO, Chorus, acknowledged Jazz for its ability to collaborate with unions and its customer, Air Canada, to reach a progressive solution.

“Jazz has an excellent track record of finding solutions and working well with its unions. These changes will further position Jazz as the leading regional operator in Canada,” said Copp.

This press release was prepared and distributed by Chorus Aviation.