Air Inuit Pilots Approve New Collective Agreement
MONTRÉAL, P.Q.—Earlier today, the pilots of Air Inuit, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), ratified their first collective agreement between Air Inuit and ALPA. With an impressive 92% of eligible pilots who voted, 94%did so in favour of the agreement. The four-year contract establishes a strong foundation that reflects the realities of operating in Nunavik and northern Quebec, while supporting pilot retention and long-term stability for the airline.
“This contract is the result of more than a year of determined and focused negotiations, supported every step of the way by a united and engaged pilot group,” said Capt. Louis-Philippe Desmarais, chair of the Air Inuit ALPA Master Executive Council. “It delivers meaningful progress on salaries, benefits, paid leave, and career progression, while directly addressing the retention challenges to the reliability of northern air service.”
The new collective agreement also acknowledges the demanding and unique operating environment of Nunavik by introducing significant improvements to scheduling that enhance pilots’ quality of life and align more closely with industry practices. To support long-term career development and retention, pilots will receive a fixed amount as retroactive compensation, benefits tied to experience, as well as modernized contract language to ensure stability and operational continuity.
“This is a pivotal moment for the more than 230 Air Inuit pilots,” added Desmarais. “This agreement strengthens the airline’s future by ensuring experienced pilots can build sustainable careers here. It is not only about fairness for pilots—it’s about guaranteeing reliable air service for Nunavik communities.”
The pilots and Air Inuit’s management team have agreed to immediately begin working together to implement a plan to ensure all aspects of the new agreement are in place as soon as possible.
Founded in 1931, ALPA is the largest airline pilot union in the world and represents more than 80,000 pilots at 43 U.S. and Canadian airlines. Visit ALPA.org or follow us on X @ALPAPilots.
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