WestJet Halts Hiring of Temporary Foreign Pilots Amid Economic Uncertainty

April 17, 2025, 3:22 pm

Multiple reports confirm that WestJet has reversed its plan to recruit temporary foreign workers as pilots. The airline explained that due to economic uncertainty and fluctuating market conditions, it has decided to pull back on its staffing strategy for both its mainline and regional subsidiary operations. This decision has triggered discussions among industry analysts and labor groups regarding the future of airline recruitment and operational planning.

torontosun.com / WestJet halts bid to hire temporary foreign workers as pilots

MONTREAL — WestJet has walked back its bid to put temporary foreign workers in the cockpit. In an email, spokeswoman Julia Kaiser confirmed that the airline halted its hunt for overseas recruits for regional subsidiary WestJet Encore due to “economic uncertainty.” The federal government last...

globalnews.ca / WestJet walks back plans to hire temporary foreign workers as pilots

WestJet won't be hiring temporary foreign workers as pilots, the company said Thursday, citing "economic uncertainty"

calgaryherald.com / WestJet halts bid to hire temporary foreign workers as pilots

WestJet says it’s walking back its bid to put temporary foreign workers in the cockpit. Spokesperson Julia Kaiser says in an email the airline it is halting its hunt for recruits at regional subsidiary WestJet Encore due to “economic uncertainty.” Air Line Pilots Association Canada president...

citynews.ca / WestJet halts bid to hire temporary foreign workers as pilots

MONTREAL — WestJet says it’s walking back its bid to put temporary foreign workers in the cockpit. Spokesperson Julia Kaiser says in an email the airline it is halting its hunt for recruits at regional subsidiary WestJet Encore due to “economic uncertainty.” Air Line Pilots Association...

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