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How to apply to Air Canada
Where Air Canada recruitment stands today, what to prepare before you touch the form, and every stage between the application and the offer call.
Recruits continuously across all four bases for mainline and Rouge, with bilingual candidates prioritized; seasonal surges ahead of summer schedules.
The application, stage by stage
- 01
Apply online through Air Canada's careers portal, indicating base preferences and language skills.
- 02
Complete an online assessment and recorded video interview, with French testing for bilingual roles.
- 03
Attend a virtual or in-person assessment day with group exercises and a panel interview.
- 04
Receive a conditional offer and clear Transport Canada security clearance, background and medical checks.
- 05
Complete ~8 weeks of initial training in Toronto, Montreal or Vancouver.
- 06
Graduate to reserve duty at your assigned base as mainline or Rouge crew.
Prepare these before you apply
A one-page cabin crew CV
Screened in seconds, often by software first. Lead with customer-facing experience and state languages honestly.
Build one free →Documents and right to work
Passport validity, work authorisation and education certificates get checked early — have scans ready.
CV & photo guide →Assessment day readiness
The group exercise eliminates more candidates than the interview. Know how assessors score behaviour before you walk in.
Assessment day guide →English fluency
Every airline in our index tests spoken and written English. Practise the interview out loud, not in your head.
Practise real questions →Check you qualify before you apply to Air Canada
Answer five questions about your age, reach, tattoos, languages and documents — we check them against every airline's published requirements and show you exactly where you stand.
Frequently asked questions
Is Air Canada hiring cabin crew right now?
Actively hiring. Recruits continuously across all four bases for mainline and Rouge, with bilingual candidates prioritized; seasonal surges ahead of summer schedules.
How long does the Air Canada application process take?
Expect roughly 4-12 weeks from application to a decision, plus training and — for international bases — visa processing before your first flight. Silence beyond about six weeks usually means an unsuccessful file.
What documents do I need to apply to Air Canada?
A one-page CV, a passport with unrestricted travel, education certificates and proof of any languages you claim. Canadian citizenship or permanent residency with the right to work, valid passport with unrestricted travel, ability to swim, Transport Canada security clearance and medical.