14 jobs with Canadian airlines that don't require travel but still get you travel perks
One airline offers employees standby travel for a $0 base fare! ✈️
Air Canada office. Right: WestJet employees.
So many jobs at Canadian airlines don't require you to travel but still offer travel perks.
If you get hired for these positions with Air Canada, WestJet, and other carriers, you'll get travel discounts — including deals on flights, hotels, car rentals, and more!
Air Canada offers special rates on airfare for employees and their immediate family members, along with discounts on car rentals, hotels, vacation packages and tours.
WestJet employees and a buddy can fly standby to the airline's destinations for a $0 base fare plus applicable taxes and fees. Also, employees get eight one-way 50% off flight discounts.
Flair Airlines has a staff travel program that allows employees and their travel companions unlimited travel access across the Flair network.
Canadian North gives employees free or reduced-rate flight and cargo privileges.
Porter Airlines offers travel privileges for employees and their friends and family. Plus, there are exclusive discounts and deals on car rentals, hotels, and more.
Air Transat employees get travel privileges around the world.
Air North provides employees and their families with local and international flight benefits along with extra travel perks on hotels and cruises.
So, here are Air Canada, Porter, Flair, Air Transat, Air North, Canadian North, and WestJet jobs you can apply for if you want travel discounts.
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- Customer Sales and Service Agent
- Social Media Coordinator
- Accountant, Intercompany and Tax
- Regional Manager, Airports East
- Ground Support Equipment Technician
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
- Technician, Avionics
- Flight Operations Crew Scheduler
- Assistant Scheduler
- Flight Dispatcher
- Leisure Travel Agent
- Customer Solutions Specialist
- Crew Scheduler
- Check In Agent
Customer Sales and Service Agent
Salary: $17.30 an hour
Company: Air Canada
Location: Toronto, ON
Who Should Apply: You should apply for this Air Canada job if you have a high school diploma or equivalent.
You also need to be able to attend and successfully pass the full-time paid initial training program which lasts around 12 weeks.
It's required that you're available to work in shifts and able to find creative solutions to complex customer situations.
You must speak English fluently and priority will be given to candidates who speak English and French.
If you can speak English and Spanish, Korean, Japanese, Cantonese, or Mandarin, you should include that on your application.
Social Media Coordinator
Company: WestJet
Location: Calgary, AB
Who Should Apply: You need a diploma from a college or technical school or a bachelor's degree to get hired for this job.
One to three years of experience planning and creating content for brand social media, and editing content for social media is required.
You must have an understanding of brand social media for X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and TikTok.
Also, you need mobile photography, videography and editing platform skills.
The deadline is March 28, 2025, at 9:59 p.m. MT.
Accountant, Intercompany and Tax
Company: Porter
Location: Toronto, ON
Who Should Apply: You should apply if you have a bachelor's or post-graduate degree in business or a related area of study like finance or accounting.
Also, you must have a recognized tax or accounting qualification which requires at least two years of tax experience.
You need:
- analytical skills to review processes and recommend improvements to increase efficiency
- knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- communication skills in English
- organizational skills
- the ability to meet strict deadlines
- flexibility to do other tasks within the finance group
Regional Manager, Airports East
Company: Canadian North
Location: Ottawa, ON, Montreal, QC and Iqaluit, NU
Who Should Apply: You need eight years of previous experience in airline operations with a minimum of four years in a direct leadership position.
Also, you must have:
- knowledge of aviation regulations, security and safety standards, and airport operating procedures
- a valid driver's license
- proficiency in Windows, Word and Excel
- customer service skills
- ability to manage budgets, resources, and projects
- experience managing a unionized workforce
- communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
- leadership skills with the ability to coach, mentor, and motivate
- understanding of the business and customer environment
- experience with developing and implementing procedures
You must be willing to travel extensively and be able to obtain an Airport Restricted Area Pass.
The closing date is March 29, 2025.
Ground Support Equipment Technician
Salary: $38.35 an hour
Company: Air Canada
Location: Vancouver, BC
Who Should Apply: You must have a high school diploma and a valid Automotive Service Technician, Commercial Transport Mechanic or Heavy Duty Mechanic trades certification with an InterProvincial Red Seal.
At least five years of experience in the trade is also required.
You must be able to successfully pass the pre-employment qualifying exam and obtain any applicable transportation security clearances and authorizations.
Also, since this job requires conducting safety-critical work, you'll have to meet Air Canada's medical standards through a medical evaluation, including a drug and alcohol test.
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Company: WestJet
Location: Calgary, AB
Who Should Apply: You should apply if you have a valid Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Licence.
Two years of experience on Boeing 737 and/or 787 and/or Q400, or an equivalent type of aircraft is preferred.
Also, you must have:
- technical aptitude with airframe, powerplant, and flight control experience.
- physical ability to lift 62 pounds and sit, kneel and stand for extended periods
- ability to work in a variety of conditions including temperature extremes, confined spaces, and heights
- ability to maintain a positive fit test to wear safety and protective equipment
- flexibility to work shifts (night shifts, weekends and holidays)
- ability to travel for situations where base coverage or rescue trips are required
- computer knowledge and skills using various maintenance programs and Microsoft Office apps
If you get hired, you'll need to:
- obtain a Restricted Area Identification Card
- obtain Airside Vehicle Operators Permits which require a valid driver's licence and a clean driving abstract
- obtain a Radio Licence within six months of employment
The deadline is March 26, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. MT.
Technician, Avionics
Company: Canadian North
Location: Ottawa, ON
Who Should Apply: This job requires you to have a high school diploma and the completion of an approved training program.
You also need two years of previous experience.
Preference will be given to candidates with a valid Transport Canada AME "E" license.
You must have:
- a willingness to travel
- organization skills
- communication skills
- general knowledge of electronics
If you want to get hired, you must able to obtain an AVOP and an Airport Restricted Area Identity Card.
The closing date is March 25, 2025.
Flight Operations Crew Scheduler
Salary: $25.39 an hour
Company: Air Canada
Location: Toronto, ON
Who Should Apply: You need decision-making skills for high-pressure situations, and interpersonal, communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
Also, you must have experience with conflict resolution and be able to maintain and monitor records effectively.
This job requires you to work shifts (including midnights) and to pass the Initial Crew Scheduling Training Program.
Assistant Scheduler
Salary: $22.72 an hour
Company: Air Canada
Location: Toronto, ON
Who Should Apply: You need a post-secondary education, training on Safety Information Management Systems, and training on Canadian Aviation Regulations Training on the Pilot Collective Agreement.
Also, you must have written and verbal communication skills in English along with proficiency in Microsoft apps.
Flight Dispatcher
Salary: $27.50 an hour
Company: Air North
Location: Whitehorse, YT
Who Should Apply: You must be at least 21 years old to get hired for this job.
Also, you need at least a grade 12 education or an equivalent.
You'll be required to pass initial and recurrent Transport Canada dispatcher competency checks, and obtain a Radio Certification and Security Clearance.
Leisure Travel Agent
Company: Air Transat
Location: Abbotsford, BC
Who Should Apply: You should apply if you have two years of sales experience in a retail environment, including meeting sales targets.
Also, you need effective sales and prospecting techniques, communication skills, and experience using social media and learning new software quickly.
It's required that you be flexible with your work schedule, including the availability to work outside normal business hours to attend trade shows, conventions, and business events.
Customer Solutions Specialist
Company: Flair Airlines
Location: Edmonton, AB
Who Should Apply: You must have six months of previous airline operations and support experience to get hired.
Also, you must have:
- understanding of the application of all relevant government regulations related to air travel (APPR, CTA, DOT, CARs, TC, etc.)
- knowledge of Microsoft Office apps like Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
- understanding of technical concepts and how to apply those concepts effectively
The deadline is April 2, 2025.
Crew Scheduler
Company: Porter
Location: Toronto Island
Who Should Apply: You need verbal and written communication skills in English, an understanding of flight crew working environments, and proficiency in computer software like Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
If you want to get hired, you must be available for shift work (including overnights, weekends and holidays) and able to work 12-hour shifts.
You'll have to obtain necessary security clearances as well.
Check In Agent
Salary: $21 an hour
Company: Air North
Location: Richmond, BC
Who Should Apply: You need previous customer service experience to get hired.
Also, you must be able to obtain a Restricted Area Identification Card.
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