Aviation Skills Grant

1630408 Alberta Ltd. (Alberta College of Aeronautics)

Alberta College of Aeronautics is a flight training provider based in Sherwood Park that specializes in training and licensing commercial pilots and flight instructors.  They will receive up to $289,332 to train 28 employees to become flight instructors or dispatchers.

856058 Alberta Ltd. (Mountain View Helicopters)

Mountain View Helicopters is a Calgary-based helicopter charter company and is the largest helicopter flight school in Alberta. Their services include maintenance for rotary aircrafts and specialized forest fire suppression support within Alberta. They will receive up to $25,662 to train 3 pilots to become instructors and conduct night flying.

Adventure Aviation Inc.

Adventure Aviation Inc. is a flight school and chartered flight provider operating out of Grand Prairie. They offer a comprehensive range of services including flight training, charter flights, and aircraft maintenance. They will receive up to $215,852 to train 14 employees in multi-engine instrument flight training, instruction rating, maintenance, and other aircraft-specific training.

Airborne Energy Solutions Inc.

Airborne Energy Solutions Inc. (AES) is an aviation charter company based out of Whitecourt.  In 2023, AES played a key role in supporting efforts to battle the Alberta wildfires and are positioned to assist in future years. They will receive up to $197,884 to train 16 commercial helicopter pilots on all aspects of flying rotary aircrafts including specialized training in mountain terrain, night flying and surveillance.

Arduini Helicopters Ltd.

Arduini Helicopters Ltd. is a small company located in Hinton with more than 20 years of flying experience. The company plays a crucial role in various operations across Alberta including aiding in wildfire management, supporting wildlife research and conducting rescues in national parks. They will receive up to $38,833 to train 2 employees in external loading and night rating.

Ashe Aircraft Enterprises Ltd.

Ashe Aircraft Enterprises Ltd. is a family-owned and women-led small business based in Calgary. They specialize in providing maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services. They will receive up to $300,000 to train 20 employees in maintenance, manufacturing, safety and quality assurance.

Bristow Instruments (1977) LTD.

Bristow Instruments has been providing aviation instrumentation services to global customers for over 70 years. Headquartered in Sherwood Park, Bristow supports their clients to fight forest fires, engage in search and rescue, transport military troops and equipment, transport cargo, and transport passengers. They will receive up to $246,100 to train 14 aircraft technicians in testing, disassembling, troubleshooting, repairing, cleaning, overhauling, and reassembling aircrafts.

Calgary Flying Club

Calgary Flying Club (CFC) is the largest flight training organization in Alberta, providing training for private and commercial pilots.  Many pilot graduates and instructors from CFC move into crew positions at major airlines.  They will receive up to $175,723 to conduct aircraft-type and instructor training for 12 employees.

Centennial Flight Centre Inc.

Centennial Flight Centre Inc. is a company based out of Villeneuve Airport.  They provide fixed-wing flight training and maintenance services in Western Canada. They will receive up to $188,883 to train 8 employees in multi-engine rating, flight instruction, aircraft conversion and maintenance.

Edmonton Flying Club

Edmonton Flying Club is both a flying club and a flight training school operating out of Parkland Airport. They are regarded as a pioneer in Canadian aviation since opening in 1927. They will receive up to $209,000 to train 11 employees in multi-engine aircrafts, flight instruction and advanced air crew training.

Fidelity Machine & Mould Solutions Inc.

Fidelity Machine & Mould Solutions Inc is a Calgary-based company that offers machining, mould-making and manufacturing solutions to the aerospace and aviation sectors and a variety of other industries. They will receive up to $249,299 to train 15 employees to develop skills in aerospace machining, quality control, auditing and compliance.

Gemini Heli Ltd.

Gemini Heli Ltd is rotary aircraft support company based out of Grand Prairie.  They serve multiple sectors including forestry, wildfire support, mining, tourism, and search and rescue. They will receive up to $78,131 to train 7 employees in instrument rating, night flying, quality assurance and maintenance.

Heavyaero Maintenance Centre Inc.

HeavyAero Maintenance Centre Inc. is located in Calgary and offers maintenance support for various aircraft types regionally and internationally. They will receive up to $80,600 to train 16 employees in Boeing 737-specific courses and mechanical engineer endorsement courses (Dash-8 and Q400).

Heli Source Ltd.

Heli Source Ltd. is based out of Red Deer and provides extensive services, including conducting surveillance and monitoring operations, facilitating sampling and drilling, as well as providing support for fire suppression.  They will receive up to $300,000 to train 40 employees in specialized rotary aircraft courses including mountain flying, external loading training and Airbus 350 pilot / instructor.

Integrated Sensing & Surveillance Inc.

Integrated Sensing & Surveillance Inc. is a Red Deer-based company that offers sensing and surveillance services including visual inspection, Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) and heat detection. They will receive up to $44,623 to train 28 employees in mountain flying, aircraft-specific simulator training, accident investigation and safety management.

Kanata Aviation Training Inc.

Kanata Aviation Training Inc. is a flight training provider based out of High River. Kanata offers various trainings such as private and commercial pilot licenses, night rating, multi engine and instrument flight rules (IFR) rating. They will receive up to $195,470 to conduct training for 12 employees for flight instructor or multi-engine rating.

Namao Flying Club

The Namao Flying Club has been a pillar of aviation training since its establishment in 1972. Based out of the Villeneuve Airport, the club offers license training and rentals to its members.  They will receive up to $59,095 to train 5 employees to become flight instructors.

Newton Aviation Services Ltd.

Newton Aviation is an aircraft maintenance service center operating at the Edmonton International Airport to support private and commercial operators.  They offer on-site airframe, engine, avionics and maintenance for a variety of aircrafts. They will receive up to $296,000 to conduct Falcon 2000EX Easy Initial Maintenance training for 10 employees in their fleet.

Pegasus Imagery Ltd.

Pegasus is an aerospace startup company based out of the Villeneuve Airport.  They are revolutionizing wildfire management through cutting-edge autonomous aircraft and sensor systems. Pegasus deploys uncrewed aerial systems (also known as drones) to provide real-time intelligence surveillance reconnaissance data over wildfires. They will receive up to $11,760 to provide training for 4 employees to become drone operators.

Rotorworks Inc.

Rotorworks Inc. is located near Whitecourt and provides vital support to operational helicopter companies by facilitating Transport Canada's pilot proficiency checks and fulfilling annual pilot training requirements. They will receive up to $30,000 to train one flight instructor.

Sky Wings Aviation Academy Ltd.

Sky Wings Aviation Academy Ltd. is a flight training provider based out of Red Deer.  They offer training for private or commercial pilots licenses. They will receive up to $285,652 to conduct training for 25 employees in multi-engine instrument, dispatch, mountain check, tailwheel, aircraft conversion and flight instructors.

Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service (STARS) Air Ambulance 

STARS, headquartered in Calgary, play a vital role in Alberta's aviation industry by providing 24/7, rapid response, critical care air ambulance services.  They operate province-wide and enhance the region's emergency medical capabilities by ensuring rapid response times and advanced medical care in critical situations.  STARS will receive up to $300,000 to conduct specialized training for 44 employees in advanced night vision goggle equipment and mountain flying training.

Super T Management Ltd.

Super T Management Ltd, also known as Super T Aviation Academy, is a family-owned and operated flight training provider and charter operator based in Medicine Hat.  The company serves as an official affiliate flight school of WestJet airlines. They will receive up to $300,000 to train 17 employees to operate multi-engine aircrafts or become flight instructors.

Synergy Aviation Ltd.

Synergy Aviation Ltd. provides aerial surveillance and pipeline integrity monitoring, specialized geomatics, remote pilot operators, chartered flights, tours, and helicopter flight school.  They operate out of the Villeneuve Airport and provide support to several major oil and gas companies throughout Alberta. They will receive up to $206,000 to conduct specialized mountain training for 9 employees.

WestJet

WestJet, Canada’s second largest airline, will receive up to $3,000,000 to train 184 pilots on all aspects of flying a B737. WestJet has pledged to make the Calgary International Airport (YYC) its global connecting hub for its entire 787 Dreamliner fleet.

W.M.K. Holdings Ltd. (McMurray Aviation)

McMurray Aviation is the longest running aviation company in Fort McMurry. They provide flight training, aerial tours, aircraft maintenance and air taxi services. They will receive up to $264,760 to train 26 employees in aircraft type-training including flight instructor, multi-engine instrument rating and quality assurance.

Adventure Aviation Inc.

Adventure Aviation Inc. is a flight school and chartered flight provider located in Grande Prairie. They will receive up to $46,690 to provide pilot training for 2 existing employees for unfilled first officer positions.

Air Spray (1967) Ltd.

Air Spray (1967) Ltd. provides critical air tanker and air attack aircraft to aid in the control of wildfires that affect communities and surrounding forests. They will receive up to $232,228 for pilot and maintenance training for multiple aircraft types in their fleet. They will train an estimated 45 pilots and aircraft mechanics/aircraft inspectors for unfilled and new positions.

Bristow Instruments (1977) Ltd.

Bristow Instruments (1977) Ltd. has been active in the aircraft instrument and accessory sales and service field since 1955, offering services for both rotorcraft and fixed wing aircraft. They will receive up to $242,841 to develop and conduct aviation equipment maintenance training, as well as aviation and aerospace manager training. They will train an estimated 22 aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians, inspectors and service managers for unfilled and new positions.

Calgary Flying Club

Calgary Flying Club runs a professional flight training school providing training for private pilot to airline transport pilot licensing. They will receive up to $279,690 to conduct aircraft type training for an estimated 20 new and existing employees for unfilled and new flight instructor positions.

Can-West Corporate Air Charters Ltd.

CanWest offers a variety of air ambulance, charter and maintenance services at bases across Alberta. They will receive up to $300,000 to conduct aircraft type training for an estimated 36 new and existing employees for unfilled and new pilot positions.

Edmonton Flying Club

Edmonton Flying Club operates an advanced fleet of aircraft and provides flight training at all levels from recreational to commercial and multi-instrument rated, career-ready pilots. They will receive up to $80,000 to conduct aircraft type training for an estimated 5 new and existing employees for unfilled and new flight instructor positions.

Flair Airlines Ltd.

Flair Airlines Ltd. is an ultra low-cost commercial flight provider headquartered in Edmonton. They will receive up to $297,489 to conduct aviation safety auditing and investigation, flight attendant, flight operations, aircraft maintenance and aircraft type training. They will train an estimated 100 new and existing employees to fill new and unfilled positions, including engineering inspectors and regulatory offices; mechanical engineers; transportation route and crew schedulers; air traffic controller (and related occupations); aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors; pursers and flight attendants; and aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors.

Kenn Borek Air Ltd.

Kenn Borek Air Ltd. offers charter flight services, aircraft management services, aircraft maintenance and aircraft and parts sales. They will receive up to $297,076 to conduct aircraft type training for an estimated 25 new and existing employees for unfilled and new pilot positions.

Klarenbach Aviation Ltd.

Klarenbach Aviation Ltd. Is an aircraft maintenance organization for private aircraft owners and commercial operators. They will receive up to $156,625 to conduct aircraft maintenance training for an estimated 5 existing employees for unfilled aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspector positions.

Sky Wings Aviation Academy Ltd.

Sky Wings Aviation Academy Ltd. is a flight training provider offering training for private or commercial pilots licences, based out of Red Deer. They will receive up to $11,100 to conduct aircraft type training for one existing employee for an unfilled flight instructor position.

Synergy Aviation Ltd.

Synergy Aviation Ltd. provides aerial surveillance and pipeline integrity monitoring, specialized geomatics, remote pilot operators, chartered flights, tours and helicopter flight school. They will receive up to $86,875 to conduct aircraft type training and aircraft maintenance training for an estimated 12 existing employees for new pilot and aviation maintenance engineer positions.

West Wind Airspray Ltd.

West Wind Airspray Ltd. is based out of Lethbridge and provides agriculture and forestry air spraying services, including fungicide application, insecticide application and desiccating (an agricultural process to remove moisture) for the Southern Alberta region. They will receive up to $30,000 to conduct aircraft type training for one new employee for a new pilot position.

WestJet

WestJet, headquartered in Calgary, is Canada’s second largest airline, operating a fleet of over 180 aircraft and flying to more than 110 destinations in North America, Central America, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia. They will receive up to $3,000,000 to conduct aircraft maintenance, flight attendant, airport agent and aircraft type training. They will train an estimated 1,151 new and existing employees to fill new and unfilled positions for aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics; technicians and inspectors; pursers and flight attendants; airline ticket and service agents; and pilots.

1263343 Alberta Inc. DBA Lynx Air

Lynx Air is an ultra low-cost commercial flight provider headquartered in Calgary. They will conduct initial cabin crew and flight crew (ground school) training. They will receive up to $300,000 to train an estimated 310 new and existing employees to fill new and unfilled pilot positions; purser (cabin crew manager) and flight attendant positions; and air traffic controller (and related) positions.