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Calgary is a centre of aerospace excellence and innovation – where your aviation career will take flight.

Calgary is actively seeking aerospace
talent like you

Home to 158 aerospace and defence organizations in Calgary Region and as the first major city in North America to allow mass testing of commercial drones, Calgary emerges as a hub for aviation innovation and excellence. Elevate your career in one of the top 5 most livable cities in the world.

You've landed in the right place.

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Airport offers 90+ direct routes internationally for both passenger and cargo destinations.

Canada invested $211.6 million in Calgary’s Arcfield Canada to sustain the Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18 fleet.

Employment in Alberta’s aerospace sector is forecasted to grow by nearly 60% by 2030

When you’re ready to grow, we’ve got the runway.

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There's a path here for everyone. With a relentless commitment to technological excellence, we drive aerospace innovation forward. From advancing autonomous systems to cutting-edge avionics, you'll work on projects that shape the future.

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Developing next-gen aerospace technologies

The Aerospace Innovation Hub (AIH), managed by Innovate Calgary, is the only dedicated space in Alberta for companies developing next-gen aerospace technologies. AIH provides incubation space, equipment, accelerator programs, and a supportive community for aerospace and advanced manufacturing companies.

Some of the game-changing
aerospace companies in Calgary

It’s not just small and medium-sized enterprises that thrive in Calgary’s aerospace ecosystem.
Multinational companies in defence and aerospace have operations in Calgary. Here are a few actively hiring:

Here's why you'll thrive in Calgary

Ground-breaking innovation

As a leading testing ground for autonomous systems, innovation is at the core of how we make things happen. Aerospace engineers, technicians, programmers, pilots and everything in between are all choosing to build their careers here. You could too.

Great quality of life

As one of the top 5 most livable cities in the world, you'll find an unmatched quality of life in Calgary. Whether you like food, music, outdoor adventures, family activities or arts and culture – everything you need to thrive is here.

Welcoming & collaborative community

Connect to talented individuals who care about each other as much as they care about the quality of the work in the field. You’ll feel a sense of belonging instantly with Calgarians’ encouraging nature.

Training the future of aviation from Calgary

When it comes to education in aerospace, you can take your pick in Calgary. All our post-secondary institutions have world-class programs to train the aerospace innovators of tomorrow. Here's a few notable programs:

University of Calgary is the first post-secondary in Canada to offer a minor in Aerospace Engineering.
SAIT is globally recognized for aviation training and offers immersive learning with airside access, hangar and state-of-the-art classrooms and labs at their Art Smith Aero Centre.
Mount Royal University's Aviation diploma is one of Canada's elite programs integrating academic preparation with commercial pilot, multi-engine, instrument and simulator training.

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