The initial agreement is set for three years, and the first scholarships will be awarded later in 2024.
Air Canada has partnered with seven colleges in Canada to provide financial assistance to students pursuing studies as AMEs self-identifying as women or visible minorities with one student from each college receiving a $1,500 scholarship.
Air Canada has announced a partnership with seven colleges in Canada to provide financial assistance to students pursuing studies as Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AMEs) who self-identify as women or visible minorities. This initiative aims to support access for under-represented students in the field of aircraft maintenance.
In addition to passenger services, Air Canada Cargo, the airline’s freight division, provides air freight lift and connectivity to destinations globally. As part of its sustainability efforts, Air Canada has set an ambitious goal of achieving net-zero emissions from all global operations by 2050.
Under the agreement, one student from each of the participating colleges, including the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), École Nationale d’Aérotechnique, Centennial College, Fanshawe College, Canadore College, Mohawk College, and Northern Lights College, will receive a $1,500 scholarship to assist with the cost of their AME education. The scholarship recipients will also have the opportunity for a work placement at Air Canada Maintenance. The initial agreement is set for three years, and the first scholarships will be awarded later in 2024.
“Air Canada is committed to fostering the next generation of AMEs and we are proud to collaborate with these schools from across Canada. This scholarship is in addition to other programs we have in place, such as workplace integrated learning, and will help traditionally under-represented students move forward with their education in this exciting, professional STEM field,” said Joshua Vanderveen, Vice President of Maintenance at Air Canada. “Today’s AMEs are highly skilled people who require technical expertise, critical thinking skills, effective, collaborative problem-solving abilities in working with some of the most complex and advanced commercial aircraft. Through initiatives like this, Air Canada is working to help the Canadian aviation industry continue developing skilled AMEs to support commercial flights,” he further added.
Today’s AMEs play a crucial role in aviation, requiring technical expertise, critical thinking skills, and effective problem-solving abilities to work with complex and advanced commercial aircraft. By providing scholarships and work opportunities, Air Canada aims to contribute to the development of skilled professionals in the field.
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Air Canada, as Canada’s largest airline and the country’s flag carrier, operates scheduled services to over 180 airports worldwide. The airline is a founding member of the Star Alliance and holds a Four-Star ranking from Skytrax. Air Canada’s Aeroplan program is a leading travel loyalty program, allowing members to earn and redeem points across a vast network of airline and non-airline partners.
Question-Who is eligible for the Air Canada AME scholarship?
Answer- Women or visible minority students enrolled in AME programs at partnering colleges.
Question- Which colleges are participating?
Answer- BCIT, École Nationale d’Aérotechnique, Centennial College, Fanshawe College, Canadore College, Mohawk College, and Northern Lights College.
Question- What additional opportunities are available to scholarship recipients?
Answer- Work placements at Air Canada Maintenance.
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