A plane is silhouetted as it takes off from Vancouver International Airport in Richmond, B.C., Monday, May 13, 2019. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward)
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba and federal governments have announced a joint investment aimed at expanding the aerospace sector and creating jobs in Manitoba through support for StandardAero.
The funding, totalling $510,400 under the Canada-Manitoba Workforce Development Agreement, will enhance specialized training and skill development at StandardAero’s Winnipeg facilities. More than 1,000 current employees will benefit from the training, with 100 new positions set to be created over the next three years.
“This funding will help us to continue to invest in our growth, training infrastructure and development of future highly skilled gas turbine repair and overhaul technicians to enable and enhance our business success for many years to come,” said Brent Ostermann, vice-president, product assurance and quality, StandardAero
StandardAero’s Winnipeg facility continues to grow, which includes bringing work from other locations into Winnipeg. The province says the expansion project makes it necessary to hire and train more skilled workers including specialized technicians, managers, support personal and engineers.
Watch Tuesday’s announcement:
