HALIFAX, Jan. 9, 2014 /CNW/ - Jazz Aviation LP ("Jazz")
has been named one of Atlantic
Canada's Top 25 Employers for 2014 by Mediacorp Canada Inc.
for the third consecutive year.
"Once again, we are delighted to be recognized as one of
Atlantic Canada's most attractive
employers," said Colin Copp, Chief
Administrative Officer, Jazz. "We continue to invest in programs
that make Jazz a great workplace for our employees to develop and
succeed. This award would not be possible without the strong
commitment and dedication of our employees who pride themselves on
our industry-leading reputation for safety and our outstanding
customer service."
This designation is unique as the competition extends across all
four of Canada's four Atlantic
provinces. The annual competition evaluates and identifies the
employers in Atlantic Canada 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 airline and has a workforce of
approximately 4,760 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. This month, Jazz is operating scheduled
passenger service on behalf of Air Canada with approximately 750
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
more 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.