Canadian Council for Aviation & Aerospace
About CCAA
The Canadian Council for Aviation & Aerospace (CCAA) is dedicated to ensuring the Canadian aviation and aerospace industry has enough workers with the right skills to meet industry needs.
CCAA has two main areas of focus: skills development and industry demographics (supply and demand for skills).
With input from industry across Canada, CCAA provides current Labour Market Information (LMI) for all sub-sectors: MRO, aerospace manufacturing, fixed-wing and rotary transport, airports, and professional pilots.
How CCAA Supports the Industry
CCAA LMI involves and supports stakeholders in key initiatives:
- National workforce strategy development and implementation based on an annual meeting of key stakeholders
- Work Integrated Learning wage subsidy for employers
- Updated, industry-validated national standards for sector-specific occupations
- Accelerated assessment and certification to qualify candidates trained in other industries or outside Canada
- Curricula development based on national standards
- Aviation and aerospace career information and outreach events to assist students, counselors, and workers
- Training: online and onsite (CARS, Human Factors, PRM, CASO, Quality Auditor, Business and Non-technical Skills) for the Canadian aviation and aerospace industry
As well, CCAA offers:
- Projects to increase participation of women and indigenous persons
- CCAA Online Job Magnet – employers can attract candidates with exactly the right skills, job-seekers can target the jobs that they are qualified to
With a first-rate workforce, Canada can meet industry challenges, now and in the future.
To participate in CCAA initiatives, please contact the Canadian Council for Aviation & Aerospace at 613-727-8272 or 800-488-9715.
Aéro Montréal
Mission
Aéro Montréal, la grappe aérospatiale du Québec, est un forum stratégique de concertation qui réunit l’ensemble des premiers dirigeants du secteur aérospatial québécois issus de l’industrie, des institutions d’enseignement, des centres de recherche et incluant les associations et les syndicats.
Aéro Montréal a pour mission de mobiliser les parties prenantes de l’écosystème aérospatial du Québec en vue de soutenir son rayonnement sur la scène mondiale, sa capacité d’innovation et sa croissance et elle a pour vision de devenir la grappe aérospatiale la plus innovante au monde.
Chantiers et comités
Au fil des années, Aéro Montréal a mis sur pied plusieurs chantiers, animés en collaboration avec des représentants de l’industrie. Ces Chantiers s’intéressent aux grands enjeux de l’aérospatiale et au développement des entreprises de notre écosystème :
- Croissance et résilience de la chaîne d’approvisionnement
- Relève et Main-d’œuvre
- MRO
- Veille et stratégies d’innovation
- Véhicules aériens télépilotés
- Défense et sécurité
- Image, influence et marketing
Aéro Montréal a développé et gère de nombreuses initiatives qui ont pour objectif de favoriser la croissance, l’innovation, et la compétitivité du secteur, tout en favorisant une démarche collaborative au sein de l’industrie :
- Accélérateur 360° Propulsion relève inclusive
- StartAéro 360° Mach
- SDQuébec Mach FAB 4.0
- Cybersécurité Éco-responsabilité
en plus de s’appuyer sur le programme SA2GE pour le développement de nouvelles technologies.
Mission
Aéro Montréal, Québec’s Aerospace Cluster, is a strategic think tank that groups all major decision makers in Québec’s aerospace sector, including companies, educational and research institutions, as well as associations and unions.
Aéro Montréal’s mission is to mobilize stakeholders in Québec’s aerospace ecosystem to support its global reach, innovation capacity and growth and its vision is to become the most innovative aerospace cluster in the world.
Working Groups
Over the years, Aero Montréal has established several working groups led in collaboration with industry representatives. These working groups are interested in major aerospace issues and the development of companies in our ecosystem:
- Growth and Supply Chain Resilience
- Human Resources
- MRO
- Monitoring and Innovation Strategies
- Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
- Defence and Security
- Image, Influence and Marketing
Aéro Montréal has developed and manages initiatives aimed at fostering growth, innovation, and competitiveness in the sector, while promoting a collaborative approach within the industry:
- Accelerator 360° Inclusive succession planning
- StartAéro 360° Mach
- SDQuébec Mach FAB 4.0
- Cybersecurity Eco-responsibility
in addition to relying on the SA2GE program for the development of new technologies.
Pour info / for info: aeromontreal.ca.
VACS Ltd. (Calibrations)
ISO 17025 Accredited On-site and In-house Scope of Calibration Includes
Force: ASTM E4, ASTM E74 – Force testing machines, servo-hydraulic fatigue testing machines, load cells, aircraft scales tensiometers and Crane scales
Torque: ASTM E2428, ASTM E2624 – Torque testing machines, torque transducers, torque calibrators and torque wrenches
Hardness: ASTM E18, ASTM E10, ASTM 384, ASTM E92 – Rockwell, Brinell, macro/micro-Vickers and durometer testers
Pressure/Vacuum: Deadweight pressure testers, calibrators, transducers, gauges, switches, manometers
Mass (Weights): Class 1 to Class F – Calibration weight sets, individual weights, deadweight pressure testers
Contact Temperature: RTD, TC, Thermistor, LIG thermometers, baths, ovens, dry blocks, uniformity mapping
Radiometric IR Temperature: IR black plate calibrators, IR thermometers and IR guns
Humidity: Calibrators meters and loggers
Dimensional: Micrometers, calipers, protractors, extensometers, deflectometers, LVDTs, measuring microscopes, optical comparators
Electrical: Process calibrators, sensor instrumentation, load cell simulators.
M&T Sales and Service: Analytical balances and scales, load cells and force measuring equipment, hardness, torque, pressure, dimensional, temperature contact and radiometric, humidity.
Other Locations: Edmonton, AB; Burnaby, BC
Products & Services: Calibration Services
VAC Developments Limited
VAC Developments Limited was founded in 1979 to provide precision machining, sheet metal and welding services to the aerospace industry. VAC specializes in the precision fabrication of various aerospace and defence products. Utilizing modern CNC, sheet metal, and machining equipment combined with highly experienced personnel, VAC produces top quality parts manufactured to meet/exceed stringent tolerances. Additional offerings such as available welding and surface treatment also allow for competitive turnaround times on multiple process items, accommodating various customer requirements.
As a major supplier to a variety of defence and aerospace related companies, VAC has acquired a strict quality control process designed to meet and often surpass contractual quality requirements. Compliance to mandatory requirements of the following specifications is also maintained:
- ISO 9001/2015
- AS 9100 Rev D
- NADCAP certified aerospace welding
Over 40 years of precision fabrication experience has allowed VAC to establish a broad customer base in the aerospace industry, which is continually expanding through marketing initiatives and most of all, word-of-mouth praise from our many satisfied customers.
Products & Services: Aircraft Structures & Sub-assembly; Aluminum; Anodizing; Brazing; Castings & Forgings; Component Manufacturing & Processing; Coating; Custom Cutting & Fabrication; Machining; Metal Bonding & Forming; Non-destructive Testing; Precision Machining/Polishing & Deburring; Stainless Steel; Tooling; Welding
CanRep Inc.
Maintenance Canrep Inc. is a TCCA/EASA approved component MRO (AMO) covering 14 ATA Chapters. Specialization in waste and water for lavatory and cabin interior components. Strong expertise in power-generation equipment, hydraulic and fuel pumps, actuators and brakes, landing gears, electrical components and lightning systems. Market served: Airlines operators regional and commercial, and military contractors.
Distribution Specializing in certified aerospace product lines such as Eastman Chemical, Castrol Aerospace, ROCOL Aerospec, Parker Lord Anti-vibration mounts, and engine mounts for the De Havilland DASH8 Classic, and Vantage Aerospace cleaning solution. Market served: Airlines operators regional and commercial, manufacturing (OEM) and MROs, both civil and defense. 27 employees
Products & Services: Aircraft Spares; Business Aircraft; Commuters & Regional Aircraft; Component Manufacturing & Processing; Composites & Plastics; Electrical Systems & Components; Electronic Controls; Fuel Systems & Components; Fuel System Repair & Overhaul; Galley Systems & Equipment; Helicopters; Industrial Distribution; Hydraulic Systems & Components; Ice Protection Systems & Components; Inspection Services; Landing Gear Repair & Overhaul; Landing Gear Systems & Components; Lubricants; Power Supplies; Printed Circuit Boards; Starters; Testing & Inspection Services;
Thales Canada Inc.
A Canadian leader in research and technology, Thales Canada combines over 50 years of experience with the diverse talents of 2000+ people from coast-to-coast. With revenues over $570 million, Thales Canada offers leading products, services and solutions across the digital identity and security, defence, aerospace, space and transportation sectors. Thales strives toward a safer, greener and more inclusive world, using the extraordinary power of technology to build a future we can all trust. 80,000 employees worldwide
Other Locations: 68 countries
Products & Services: Cockpit Display Systems; Command & Control Systems; Communications Systems, Radios & Equipment; Electronic Controls; Engineering & Management Support; Flight Control Repair & Overhaul; Flight Control Systems & Components; Satellites, Satellite Systems, Components & Software; Software Design & Development; Systems Integration