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Where vision takes flight Manitoba Aerospace Association (MAA) Board of Directors 2013 industry, the government of Canada commissioned a review of how government policies, practices and programs can maintain and enhance Canada's competitive position as a top-five aerospace nation. In response to the recommendations in the "Emerson Review", the Manitoba aerospace community is developing a "technology roadmap" to identify the key technologies needed to keep us competitive in the years to come. More than 40 engineering, technical and business leaders across 12 organizations are engaged in this fore-sighting initiative. The future looks bright for aerospace in Manitoba and Canada. The opportunities are great but the competition is fierce. By collaborating across industry, academia, research organizations and governments we can provide the winning combination of innovation, quality and business conditions that will create success for us for a long time to come. Kevin Bartelson - GM Boeing Canada Winnipeg President, Manitoba Aerospace Association Are you interested in a career in Aerospace? You are closer than you think! The Neeginan College of Applied Technology, in partnership with Manitoba Aerospace Human Resources Council, is accepting applications for accredited apprenticeship training programs that can lead to positions in the local Aerospace sector. Applicants will need a minimum of Grade 12 or equivalent and must successfully complete a criminal record check. We are currently recruiting for aircraft engine repair and machining programs. Starting wages = $14.00 to $18.00 per hour. Applicants must be of Aboriginal Ancestry (Status, Non-Status, Métis or Inuit) For more information contact: or register for an information session on: Joe Prest Fridays at 9:00 Aerospace Liaison Officer Neeginan College of Applied Technology (204) 949-1493 304 – 181 Higgins Avenue (204) 998-2927 (cell) (204) 989-7110 jprest@abcentre.org Kevin Bartelson, President, MAA Boeing Canada Operations Ltd. President & GM Boeing Winnipeg Ken Webb, Executive Director, MAA Manitoba Aerospace Association Dan McGregor, Treasurer, MAA Boeing Canada Operations Ltd. Don Boitson, Past President, MAA Magellan Aerospace, Winnipeg Vice President and General Manager Kim Olson StandardAero Senior VP Engineering, Helicopters & Energy & Co-Site-Leader for StandardAero in Canada Leo Sousa Cormer Aerospace President & CFO Udaya Silva EMTEQ (Canada) Business Unit Director Vic Gerden CEO, WestCaRD Greg Anderson, Ex Officio Manitoba Aerospace HR Council Chair Wendell Wiebe, Ex Officio Manitoba Aerospace HR Council Executive Director Terry Trupp, Ex Officio Chair, Aerospace Marketing & Communications Committee The GLACIER/EnviroTREC facility in Thompson is a major component of Manitoba's claim to be the icing certification capital of the world for large gas turbine engines. This globally unique facility has been operational since November 2010 and has completed several icing certification programs. EnviroTREC, is a not-for-profit sister organization to GLACIER. EnviroTREC's purpose is to stimulate and mentor collaborative research and development activities and to promote the development of human resources necessary to support aerospace technology development in Manitoba. A priority for EnviroTREC is the development of technologies and skills related to the test, evaluation and certification of the next generation of large aircraft engines. Please visit the EnviroTREC website at www.envirotrec.ca for more information. Manitoba Aerospace Week September 9 - 13, 2013 5