Jazz Aviation LP named one of Nova Scotia's Top 15 Employers for Fifth Consecutive Year

HALIFAX, Dec. 8, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - Jazz Aviation LP ("Jazz") has been recognized as one of Nova Scotia's Top 15 Employers for 2016 by Mediacorp Canada Inc. This marks the fifth consecutive year that Jazz is honoured with this award. The annual survey chooses employers that lead in offering the most progressive human resources programs and forward-thinking workplace policies.

"Jazz is pleased to receive this award once again," said Colin Copp, President, Jazz. "We continue to invest in programs that make Jazz a great workplace for our employees to develop and succeed. This award is a tribute to our employees who pride themselves on our industry-leading reputation for safety and our outstanding customer service."

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 supporting ongoing employee development with formal mentoring and tuition subsidies; encouraging employees to prepare for the future with retirement planning assistance and contributions to a pension plan; cultivating an ownership culture; and supporting employee social activities throughout the year.

About Jazz Aviation LP

Jazz Aviation LP has a strong history in Canadian aviation with its roots going back to the 1930s. Jazz is 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 airline 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 currently has a workforce of approximately 4,200 professionals highly experienced in the challenging and complex nature of regional operations.

Under a capacity purchase agreement with Air Canada, using the Air Canada Express brand, 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 2015, Jazz is operating scheduled passenger service on behalf of Air Canada with approximately 710 departures per weekday to 56 destinations in Canada and to 18 destinations in the United States. With a fleet of 117 Canadian-made Bombardier aircraft, Jazz flies more daily flights to more Canadian destinations than any other airline.

Under the Jazz brand, the airline offers charters throughout North America with a dedicated fleet of four 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 Jazz Aviation LP

Manon Stuart, [phone], Halifax, Nova Scotia, [email protected]; Teri Udle, [phone], Halifax, Nova Scotia, [email protected]; Debra Williams, [phone], Toronto, Ontario, [email protected]