It's easy to feel connected and meet new people under our skies. Here are some ways to find your community here:
À Calgary, c’est possible.
Calgary, Canada's Blue Sky City, is a centre of aerospace excellence and innovation – where your aviation career will take flight.

Join us for an aerospace
recruitment event.
🗓️ March 20 - 21, 2026
📍Paris, France | In-person
Connect with employers hiring for aerospace roles in Calgary, one of the best cities to live in the world and North America.
Avec WestJet, Lufthansa Technik, Avmax et De Havilland implantés sur son territoire, Calgary est aujourd’hui une véritable plaque tournante de l’aviation. Entre montagnes majestueuses et un centre d’excellence et d’innovation aéronautique, ici, les idées prennent leur envol. Explorez votre avenir à Ville Ciel Bleu.
You've landed in the right place.
Explore the endless
possibilities in Calgary
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. Learn more about Calgary's Aerospace sector.
Calgary is actively seeking
aerospace talent like you.
🗓️ March 20 - 21, 2026
📍Paris, France | In-person
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 a city of blue-sky thinking ranked among the best cities to live in the world and in North America.
You've landed in the right place.
When you’re ready to grow, we’ve got the runway.
You’ve mastered the mechanics – now bring your expertise to the Lufthansa Technik Canada team. We’re driving the future of commercial aviation. As an experienced aircraft engine mechanic, you’ll lead complex engine cleaning and repair projects, mentor junior techs, and work with state-of-the-art systems to keep high-performance engines flight ready.
Explore careers today.
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YYC Calgary International
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
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 most livable cities in the world and North America, 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.
Calgary is connecting the world.
We are paving the way for what’s next, and proving here, it’s possible.
Immigration Resources
All newcomers are welcomed with open arms in Calgary. As the third most diverse city in Canada, there are over 170 languages spoken here. If you’re interested in calling Calgary home, here are resources available to help you build a life here:
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Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) is an economic immigration program that nominates people for permanent residence in Calgary, Alberta.
- Government of Canada provides Francophone resources to help you plan and prepare for your life in Canada.
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.

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.
- Alberta Training Centre of Excellence is a newly announced facility that will keep aviation talent in Calgary while accelerating career development and offers a space where commercial and post-secondary clients can train and innovate.
Find your community
in Calgary
- La Cité des Rocheuses supports Francophone immigrants through their Francophone settlement services for newcomers.
- ACFA régionale de Calgary offers cultural events, community programs and resources that help strengthen and connect French-speaking residents.
- Calgary Catholic Immigration Society's Temporary Foreign Worker Program helps foreign workers settle in by providing guidance on workplace rights, resources and community supports.

Immerse yourself in what it's like to live, work and play in Calgary, one of the world's most livable cities.

















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