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THRIVING ECOSYSTEM
Alberta is home to over 170 aerospace and defence companies boasting thousands of jobs.
Including:
AEROSPACE TALENT
Over 18 aerospace and related programs produce strong talent ready to enter the workforce.
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
Over 9,000 students graduate from Alberta post-secondary STEM programs annually.
Art Smith Aero Centre
Globally recognized in aviation training providing various AME programs from Aircraft Structures Technicians to Avionics Technology.
Engineering Talent
There are over 60,000 engineers employed in Alberta.
TRAINING AND TECHNOLOGY
World-class research and development hubs.
Expanding the role unmanned systems play in data acquisition and management while creating organizational efficiencies across a variety of sectors and regulatory environments.
A research laboratory created for the development of systems targeted for the enhancement of mobile robotics including AI and formal techniques applicable to aerial, ground, underwater and humanoid robotics.
A top ranked university with research groups and programs with specialized focus in nanotechnology, vision & robotics and mechanical engineering.
An aerospace training hub at EIA dedicated to improving flight safety through synthetic flight training, research and innovation to support regional economic prosperity.
ACCESS TO WORLD MARKETS
Connect easily to the world.
Air Connectivity
More than 250 passenger flights per day with service to over 80 non-stop world destinations.
Foreign Trade Zone
There are over 18 federal and provincial funding programs available to support the aerospace talent industry.
Integrated Supply Chain
Connections by rail, road, air, and pipeline with quick access to Asia through the Port of Prince Rupert.
Alberta Stories
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