HALIFAX, Dec. 2, 2013 /CNW/ - Jazz Aviation LP ("Jazz")
has been recognized as one of Nova
Scotia's Top 15 Employers for 2014 by Mediacorp Canada Inc.
This marks the third consecutive year that Jazz is honoured with
this award.
"Jazz is proud to receive this award once again. We believe in
our employees and the importance of creating a workplace where
individuals can thrive," said Colin
Copp, Chief Administrative Officer, Jazz. "Ultimately, this
recognition is a tribute to Jazz employees who are focused on
providing a safe, enjoyable and reliable service to our
customers."
This special designation recognizes the employers in
Nova Scotia that lead their
industries in offering exceptional places to work. Mediacorp's
evaluation of the various candidates is based on an assessment
focused on eight key aspects: physical workplace; work and social
atmosphere; health, financial and family benefits; vacation and
time off; employee communications; performance management; training
and skills development; and community involvement.
Jazz was recognized for cultivating an ownership culture among
employees, supporting ongoing employee education, and investing in
the education of future generations.
About Jazz Aviation LP
Jazz Aviation LP has a strong history in Canadian aviation with
its roots going back to the 1930s. Jazz is wholly owned by Chorus
Aviation Inc. and continues to generate some of the strongest
operational and financial results in the North American aviation
industry. 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.
The Company operates more flights and flies to more Canadian
destinations than any other carrier and has a workforce of
approximately 4,450 professionals highly experienced in the
challenging and complex nature of regional operations.
There are two airline divisions operated by Jazz Aviation
LP: Air Canada Express and Jazz.
Air Canada Express: Under a capacity purchase agreement
with Air Canada, Jazz provides service to and from lower-density
markets as well as higher-density markets at off-peak times
throughout Canada and to and from
certain destinations in the United
States. In December of 2013, Jazz is operating
scheduled passenger service on behalf of Air Canada with
approximately 740 departures per weekday to 54 destinations in
Canada and to 25 destinations in
the United States. With a fleet of
122 Canadian-made Bombardier aircraft, Jazz flies more daily
flights to the most Canadian destinations than any other
carrier.
Jazz: Under the Jazz brand, the airline offers charters
throughout North America with a
dedicated fleet of five Bombardier aircraft 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.
For more information, visit www.flyjazz.ca.
SOURCE Chorus Aviation Inc.