Manitoba Aerospace Week

MANITOBA AEROSPACE WEEK May 27 - June 4, 2016 3 Strong Past, Bright Future M anitoba's state-of-the-art aerospace industry is the largest in Western Canada and home to a diversified cluster of world-class manufacturing, repair and overhaul, and service firms. The aerospace industry is intensely export oriented, with 80% of $1.6 billion in sales being exported. The industry is comprised of Boeing Canada Winnipeg, StandardAero and Magellan Aerospace, as well as 23 small to medium-sized businesses. Manitoba is also home to two commercial aerospace engine test facilities, one at the Winnipeg International Airport, and the second in Thompson. The industry represents over 5,000 employees with good paying jobs. For the last 24 years, the aerospace industry has been represented by two organizations: Manitoba Aerospace Association (MAA) and Manitoba Aerospace Human Resources Council (MAHRC). On April 1, the two organizations amalgamated and our industry is now represented by one organization, Manitoba Aerospace Inc. (MA). The new Board of Directors of MA will build on the great tradition of the previous two organizations. The main areas of focus of each organization will merge into four areas for MA: Human Resources Development; Marketing (Branding); Innovation, Research & Development; and Development of Small to Mid-Sized Businesses (SMBs). Manitoba Aerospace has established and maintained a significant training and education network over the past 24 years. It has helped both large and small companies access training support for company- specific training as well as multi-company training programs. It has developed strategic partnerships with post-secondary education institutions to ensure that educational programs for entry-level positions are consistent with the industry's current requirements. There are a number of career awareness programs that will continue. One of those, Aerospace & Aviation in Manitoba (AAiM Day) is profiled in this supplement. Manitoba Aerospace, in partnership with a national organization, Consortium for Aerospace Research and Innovation in Canada (CARIC), established a regional office in 2015 and will be encouraging more research and development opportunities for companies in the industry. CARIC is also profiled in this supplement. Manitoba Aerospace will continue to develop small to mid-sized business through our Competitive Edge Supplier Development (CESD) program. In addition, we will provide support for companies to understand the federal government procurement process, specifically the Industrial Technology Benefit program. I would like to take this opportunity to thank our departing Executive Director, Ken Webb, for his leadership, professionalism and dedication. He has done a great job representing the aerospace industry on the provincial, national and international stages. It has been a pleasure working with Ken and we wish him all the best in his "retirement." Kim Olson, Chairman, MA Board of Directors Senior Vice President, StandardAero A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN Kim Olson MANITOBA AEROSPACE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2016 Kim Olson, Chairman of the Board, MA StandardAero Wendell Wiebe, Chief Executive Officer Manitoba Aerospace Greg Anderson B/E Aerospace Canada Leslie Galbraith Argus Industries Bob Hastings Pointman Canada Paul Heide Magellan Aerospace Mike McCartan KF Aerospace Defence Program Wayne McLeod Keewatin Air Udaya Silva B/E Aerospace Canada Leo Sousa Cormer Aerospace Daniel Verreault GE Aviation Kim Westenskow Boeing Canada Operations Ltd. Leslie Yakimishyn, Chair Manitoba Aerospace Marketing & Communications committee Magellan Aerospace

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