Destination Porter

Students graduating from select flight schools may apply online to destination porter. Students who are successful in the selection process will then be paired with a Porter pilot who will mentor and help provide guidance in their career development. Once a candidate from the destination porter program has accumulated between 1,000 and 1,500 hours and the IATRA/ATPL written, he/she will be placed in an interview pool for a First Officer Position with Porter Airlines.

Pilots graduating from the BCIT Airline and Flight Operations (Commercial Pilot) program in 2017 or 2016  may apply to the destination porter program:


Eligibility Criteria:

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 GPA of 3.00


• Completion of Program within the prescribed time frame


• No Fails on a TC Flight Test that results in a full retest. This does NOT include a partial retest


• No failed courses during program of study


• Recommendation from program CFI, DFO, Program Chair or senior instructor 


• Demonstrated 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.  Is friendly, courteous and displays leadership potential at the FTU and/or within the community


• Legally able to work in Canada and obtain a Restricted Airside Access Identification Card (RAAIC)

Application Process:

1. Complete application profile through this interview portal


2. Upload cover letter and resume


3. Proof of available flight test results required


4. Proof of available TC written exam results requihttps://porter.rivs.com/careers/portercareers/96-81-58/red


5. Copy of Academic Record required


6. Porter Airlines values safety-minded individuals who share our enthusiasm for delivering best-in-class customer service. In 2-3 paragraphs, tell us why you want to join the Porter team and how you would add value to our culture.

Successful candidates will be invited for a preliminary interview to be completed at the Flight Training Unit, YTZ Porter Airlines or in some cases by telephone/skype.  

For students that may not have completed the FTU’s training program by the application deadline, the CFI or Program head will be contacted about the candidate's application and he/she will be considered for destination porter on a case-by-case basis.  

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