Destination Porter 2026

Toronto, ON
Permanent
Full-time

16 hours ago

Job Description:Job SummaryWelcome to the Destination Porter Program.Students selected by Porter Airlines for participation in destination porter will be paired with a Porter Airlines pilot who will act as a mentor to help provide guidance in their career development. Porter understands it’s a difficult path to navigate your career in aviation.Pilots selected by Porter Airlines for participation in Destination Porter will be paired with a Porter Airlines pilot who will act as a mentor to help provide guidance in their career development.Once a candidate from destination porter has accumulated a minimum of 500 flight hours, they will have the option to interview at Porter Airlines for a First Officer position.Pilots may apply to Destination Porter through one of two eligibility options. Please read carefully to determine which option applies to you.
Duties & ResponsibilitiesYour future job description will be:

Ensures the safe operation of the aircraft
Actively participates in Porter’s Safety Management System (SMS) including, reporting hazards and incidents encountered in daily operations; understand, comply and promote the Company Safety Policy
Any other duties as assigned

Behavioural CompetenciesConcern for Safety: Identifying hazardous or potentially hazardous situations and taking appropriate action to maintain a safe environment for self and others.Teamwork: Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals.Passenger/Customer Service: Providing service excellence to internal and/or external customers (passengers).Initiative: Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise.Results Focus: Focusing efforts on achieving high quality results consistent with the organization’s standards.Fostering Communication: Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and building consensus.
Qualifications1. Participating Schools: Pilots graduating from one of the following schools and programs in 2026 may apply to the Destination Porter program:

Brampton Flight Center - Integrated Airline Transport Pilots Licence Program
Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre - Conestoga College Aviation General Arts and Science Diploma, University of Waterloo Aviation BES/BSc
University of Western Ontario - Commercial Aviation Management Program
MFC Training (Moncton Flight College) - Mount Allison University Bachelor of Science in Aviation, Mount Allison University Bachelor of Arts, Mount Allison University Bachelor of Commerce, St. Thomas University Bachelor of Arts, Western University Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies, Diploma in Aviation Technology IATP, IATP/ICPC Program
Seneca College - Bachelor of Aviation Technology, Airline Pilot Flight Operations Program
Sault College - Aviation Commercial Pilot Operations program
Saskatchewan Polytechnic - Diploma Commercial Pilot Program
British Columbia Institute of Technology - Airline and Flight Operations Commercial Pilot
Mount Royal University - Aviation Diploma
Confederation College - Aviation Flight Management
Southern Interior Flight Centre - Okanagan College
Select Aviation - Integrated Airline Transport Pilots Licence Program
Genesis Flight College - Integrated Airline Transport Pilots Licence Program
University of Waterloo - Geography and Aviation (BES) or Science and Aviation (BSc) programs
Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre - Integrated Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) Program
Spectrum Airways - Conestoga College Commercial Flight Operations Program

Students are required to self-identify and apply to the Destination Porter program. Students who have successfully completed their program (or are forecast to soon) may apply. Applicants that do not meet the criteria below may still apply but require a recommendation from the program delegate.

Minimum average of 80% in an accredited aviation diploma program
Graduated or currently enrolled in a Destination Porter partner school
Recommendation letter from program CFI, DFO, Program Chair, Campus administrator or Program administrator
Demonstrated a high level of professionalism and personal deportment while completing the Flight Training Unit (FTU) program of study. Attendance, punctuality, and conduct as would be expected from an aviation professional
Demonstrated strong work ethic and self-discipline
Displayed leadership potential at the FTU and/or within the community
Active community engagement is an asset

Application Process:

Complete application profile through this portal
Upload cover letter and resume
Include with your resume:

Proof of available flight test results required
Proof of available TC written exam results required
Copy of Academic Record required.

Successful candidates will be invited to a preliminary interview, to be held virtually on Google Meet.For students that may not have completed the FTU’s training program by the application deadline, they will be considered for Destination Porter on a case-by-case basis.2. Early Connections Program (non-FTU): A pilot wishing to be part of the Early Connections Program through Destination Porter is eligible to apply with the following criteria:

CPL
IATRA or ATPL exams completed
At least 300 hours total time
Reference letter and/or recommendation from a leader in the aviation industry. Example: CFI, Chief Pilot, Manager, Director, etc.

Eligibility Criteria:Pilots are required to self-identify and apply to the Destination Porter program. Pilots who meet the above criteria may apply.

Recommendation from a leader in the aviation industry
Demonstrates a high level of professionalism and personal deportment during the early phases of their career. Attendance, punctuality and conduct as would be expected from an aviation professional
Demonstrates strong work ethic and self-discipline. Is friendly, courteous and displays leadership potential at the FTU and/or within the community and/or their current company
Legally able to work in Canada and obtain a Restricted Airside Access Identification Card (RAIC)
Active community engagement is an asset

Application Process: * Complete application profile through our career portal

Upload cover letter, resume, and reference letter
Proof of CPL
Proof of available TC written exam results required
Proof of required hours (logbook pages).

03-17-2043
LocationToronto (Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport - YTZ)
Company DescriptionSince 2006, Porter Airlines has been elevating the experience of economy air travel for every passenger, providing genuine hospitality with style, care and charm. Porter’s fleet of Embraer E195-E2 and De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft serves North America, including a coast-to-coast domestic Canadian network, the U.S., Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. Headquartered in Toronto, Porter is an Official 4 Star Airline® in the World Airline Star Rating®. Visit or follow @porterairlines on Instagram, Facebook and X.

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