Jazz reaches a new 11 year tentative agreement with its pilots

HALIFAX, Jan. 13, 2015 /CNW/ – Jazz Aviation LP (“Jazz”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Chorus Aviation Inc., announced that a new tentative agreement has been reached with the Air Line Pilots Association (“ALPA”) who represents Jazz pilots. The proposed term of this tentative agreement is 11 years expiring on December 31, 2025, and is consistent with the term of the amended CPA announced today with Air Canada. The new labour agreement is subject to ratification by the majority of Jazz pilots and the requirements of a pilot mobility agreement being met. Details of the agreement will not be released pending ratification which is expected to be completed by February 1, 2015.

“I commend ALPA leadership and Jazz management teams for their hard work, and for capturing the unique opportunity Jazz has to maintain a significant presence in Air Canada’s regional network,” said Jolene Mahody, Chief Operating Officer, Jazz. “Air Canada’s pilot hiring requirements are anticipated to be significant. Competition in the regional markets is increasing; now is the time to address the challenges inherent in the current CPA. The proposed new CPA and this tentative labour agreement will enable Jazz to effectively compete on a long term basis, just as we have done throughout our 80-year history. This tentative agreement is pivotal in our ability to deliver value for Jazz employees and other stakeholders.”