UPCOMING EVENTS
MANITOBA AVIATION CAREER FAIR The Manitoba Aviation Career Fair boasts over 70 companies and organizations showcasing available opportunities in the exciting field of aviation. Speak with leaders in industry and recruiters to set the stage for your future in the sky or on the ground.
This is a free drop by event with doors opening at 10am and closing at 6 pm. Bring your resume!
MANITOBA AVIATION CONFERENCE Join us for the Manitoba Aviation Conference, happening on February 25–26, 2025, at the Holiday Inn Polo Park in Winnipeg.
This premier event brings together aviation professionals, enthusiasts, and industry leaders for two days of:
• Engaging sessions
• Expert-led workshops
• Unmatched networking opportunities
Please enjoy a webinar replay from our most recent event:
Building the Talent Pipeline for Pilots in Alberta
Creating the link between the educational system, flying schools, and the Alberta Aviation Industry
Moderator: Sophia Wells, AAC Director
Speakers: Paulette Buckley (North Cariboo), Chris Gillanders (Mount Royal University), Dusty Jorawsky (Sunwest) Kevin Lowe (Kanata Aviation)
Aviation Strategy for Alberta’s Future?
An introduction to the SAAC and how it will help Alberta rebuild and become a force for the future of aviation
Moderator: Kevin Wong, AAC Director
Speakers: Richard Godfried, (Chair of the Strategic Aviation Advisory Council (SAAC)), Two board members from SAAC to be introduced.
Building a Diverse Alberta Aviation Industry
How can Alberta Aviation lead the way to deliberately address Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives in their Covid recovery strategies?
Moderator: Kendra Kincade, AAC Director
Speakers: Kim van Vliet (Director Aviation, Invest Alberta), Chris Mills (VP - People & Culture, Westjet), Nova Andrews (Program Director, Elevate Aviation)
How Airlines/Air Operators are Faring Mid-COVID and What The Future Looks Like
Moderator: Michael Stimac, AAC Director
Speakers: Andrew Gibbons (Director of Government Relations, Westjet), Stephen Jones (CEO, Flair Airlines), Vik Saini (President & CEO, Air Partners)
The State of Airports Coming Out of Covid
Moderator: Steve Michoulas, AAC Director
Speakers: Wendy McArthur (Airport Manager, Wetaskiwin Regional Airport), Tom Ruth (President and CEO at Edmonton Airport Authority), Bob Sartor (President and CEO at Calgary Airport Authority), RJ Steenstra (President & CEO, Fort McMurray Airport Authority),
Our Aviation Future - A Youth Perspective
Join a panel of our youth and see what they envision the industry should look like in the future.
Moderator: Brian Andrus, AAC Director
Speakers: Cadon Weibe, Kensington Hewson, Mary Hornback