Release #: CMA 23.01
April 18, 2023

Calm Air Pilots Ratify Agreement with Compensation and Quality-of-Life Improvements

WINNIPEG, Man.—Pilots at Winnipeg-based, Exchange Income Corporation (EIC)–owned, Calm Air have ratified a new five-year employment contract with pay increases, stronger job-security protections, and quality-of-life improvements.

Of the 82% of eligible pilots who cast ballots, 80 percent voted in favour of the agreement, which will expire on April 30, 2028. The new contract includes improvements to ensure that the airline retains its experienced pilots and attracts new ones as growth continues.

“We are proud of what we have accomplished by negotiating a fair and equitable contract that works for both Calm Air pilots and our company,” said Capt. Brendan Potter, chair of the Calm Air Master Executive Council of the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA).

Negotiations took just a matter of weeks before ALPA and the airline’s negotiators were able to agree to terms, which comes as no surprise, thanks to the positive working relationship between the pilot group and Calm Air management.

“Additional changes to work conditions and compensation reaffirm that Calm Air is a career destination,” said Potter. “This new contract is a win for both the pilots and the company because it provides our members positive gains while helping the airline remain competitive.”

Founded in 1931, ALPA is the largest airline pilot union in the world and represents more than 67,000 pilots at 39 U.S. and Canadian airlines. Visit ALPA.org or follow us on Twitter @ALPAPilots.

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