The loss of two Jazz pilots earlier this week has deeply affected our aviation community. The passing of Captain Antoine Forest and First Officer Mackenzie Gunther is being felt across our industry.
In the days since the accident, the strength of our aviation family has been evident. Colleagues from across airlines and work groups have shared messages of support, demonstrating the unity that defines our profession.
Repatriation flights have been scheduled to return Captain Forest and First Officer Gunther to their families and home bases today.
Repatriation Flight Schedule – Thursday, March 26
On March 26, repatriation flights will return Captain Forest and First Officer Gunther to their families and home bases.
Leg 1: Newark (EWR) to Ottawa (YOW)
Repatriating First Officer Gunther
Flight: Air Canada 7831
Arrival (YOW): 15:43
Leg 2: Ottawa (YOW) to Montréal (YUL)
Repatriating Captain Forest
Flight: Air Canada 7833
Arrival (YUL): 17:48
Events such as this affect each of us differently. Please look out for one another in the days ahead. If you or a colleague need support, confidential peer assistance resources are available through your EAP Committee. You can find their contact information here: Employee Assistance Program – AC Component.
As always, you can reach the Component through any of the following methods:
- General Email: For general enquiries, you can email the Union at contact@accomponent.ca.
- 24/7 Emergency Email: If your matter is urgent and occurs outside normal office hours, resources are available to assist you. Please contact us by email at 247@accomponent.ca.
- Emergency Phone Line: In the event of an emergency related to a Work Refusal, Emergency Landing, Health & Safety issue, Drug and Alcohol Testing, Arrest, Search, or Seizure, you can contact us by phone at 1-888-758-3037.
Our thoughts remain with the families of Captain Forest and First Officer Gunther, and with everyone impacted by this tragic loss.
In solidarity,
