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Hundreds of Canadians will gather in Winnipeg to meet with employers seeking employees in aviation careers, hear from government regulators about the latest changes, and learn about a wide variety of aviation initiatives as part of the annual Manitoba Aviation Conference, held by the Manitoba Aviation Council.
The Manitoba Aviation Council is a non-profit organization that promotes, facilitates and protects all facets of Manitoba Aviation. Its members include representatives from general aviation, air operators/carriers, airports and those who service, maintain and repair aircraft, and professional and support service providers to the aviation industry.
The conference brings together industry leaders, managers, suppliers, and aircraft operators across Manitoba and northwestern Ontario at Manitoba’s most significant aviation event. The conference includes a day-long career fair, open to everyone; a pilots’ annual refresher session; two days of informative sessions presented by representatives of government agencies and subject experts; and a reception and banquet to honour deserving members of the aviation community.
The Manitoba Aviation Council is proud to support the future of Manitoba aviation. With the shortage of highly trained pilots and aircraft maintenance engineers, 12 of its members have offered scholarships for those pursuing careers in aviation. These scholarships will be presented at the banquet on Tuesday evening.
Manitoba Aviation Career Fair, February 27th, 11 am to 7 pm
With over fifty companies from across Canada, attendees will have the opportunity to apply for jobs and discuss career options over a full spectrum of career paths, including pilots, aircraft maintenance engineers, air traffic controllers, and many more. The fair is free for attendees. Attendees will have the opportunity to speak to people currently in those fields and learn about the educational and training requirements, the salaries, and the typical workday in each field.
COPA Pilot Safety Seminar, February 27th, 7 pm to 10 pm
The annual pilots’ refresher is sponsored by the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association, Canada’s largest aviation association. The refresher, Transport Canada-approved, features presentations by subject experts on various aspects of safe flying. The session is open to all pilots and costs $10.
In-Person ATPL Examination Preparation Workshop, February 25 & 26
MAC is also pleased to partner with Harv’s Air Service to conduct our second ATP licence exam preparation workshop. It will take place on Saturday and Sunday, February 25th and 26th, 2023, at the Holiday Inn Express, 1740 Ellice Avenue, Winnipeg. Later that day, Manitoba Aviation Council is sponsoring an Airline Networking evening. Everyone is welcome. This event is a great opportunity to network with other experienced pilots.
Manitoba Aviation Conference, February 28th – March 1st, 9 am to 4 pm Air operators, pilots, air traffic controllers, airport operators, and aircraft maintenance engineers, amongst others, will hear subject matter experts from Transport Canada, NAVCanada, and others, on subjects such as changes to airspace, climate change, increasing indigenous representation in aviation, drones and other significant information.
Manitoba Aviation Council Banquet, February 28th, 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. The Manitoba Aviation Council presents an annual award to a deserving member of the aviation community called the Top Flight Award. There will also be several awards presented to members of the Manitoba 99s, a women’s flying group dedicated to promoting women in aviation, and scholarships awarded to deserving individuals by Manitoba aviation companies.
For more information about the Manitoba Aviation Conference, please contact Raquel Lincoln at 204-345-3750 or mbavn@mymts.net. Media visits can also be arranged and are welcomed!
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This press release was prepared and distributed by Manitoba Aviation Council.
