Porter Airlines has partnered with a number of Canadian flight training programs to help prepare aspiring pilots for success.

Destination Porter is a mentorship program introduced to students early in flight training through outreach sessions and open houses hosted by experienced Porter pilots. Pilots share their career paths and offer advice, while discussing future career opportunities.

Students have an opportunity to apply to Destination Porter after successfully completing their flight training program. They must provide academic transcripts and flight test reports, and demonstrate a high level of professionalism. Successful applicants are paired with a Porter pilot mentor and are guaranteed an interview for a First Officer position at Porter when they have met certain flying experience criteria.

“There is a need for qualified pilots across Canada as the industry grows,” said Porter president Robert Deluce. “Porter pilots are investing their time as mentors to help the next generation navigate their own career paths. Becoming a pilot takes determination, hard work and personal commitment. It is a labour of passion, which I can personally attest to as a pilot myself.”

Destination Porter is currently partnered with eight flight training schools: Algonquin College, Brampton Flight Centre (IATPL program), Moncton Flight College, Ottawa Aviation Services (IATP program), Sault College, Seneca College, Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre (University of Waterloo and Conestoga College) and Western University.