Aerospace, Defence, Marine and Security sector on Prince Edward Island – Hiring practices
- 3 Points Aviation, West Royalty Industrial Park
- Action Aero, Charlottetown
- Aspin Kemp & Associates Inc., Montague
- Gaudet's Electrical Services Ltd./Master Marine Controls, Tignish
- Hydraulic Power Plus 2014 Inc., Cardigan
- JD Marine and Diving Inc., Montague
- MarineNav Ltd., Panmure Island
- NorCan Marine Inc., Montague
- Northumberland Ferries, Charlottetown
- Redrock Power Systems
- StandardAero, Summerside
The Atlantic Canada Aerospace and Defence Association (ACADA) is a collaborative organization representing the interests of the aerospace, defence, and security industries in Atlantic Canada. ACADA is comprised of approximately 200 industry members and organizations across Atlantic Canada.
ACADA, is based in Halifax assists the Provincial Directors situated in Charlottetown, Fredericton, Halifax and St . John’s.
“Most well-established companies on PEI are currently hiring,” says Allan Campbell, Provincial Director, Atlantic Canada Aerospace and Defence Association (ACADA). “The jobs are full-time, year round, pay well, and there are great benefit packages.”
CADA has about 150 members, and 16 of those companies are on PEI. “Companies are hiring for a range of jobs such as machinists, welders, CNC programmers, and operators. The industry is also looking for computer programmers and coders, electrical and mechanical engineers, and sales people.
Aerospace exports have been positive on a year-to-date basis through September, 2018 with engine, turbine, and power transmission equipment manufacturing up 6.5 percent and aerospace product and parts manufacturing up 12.1 per cent according to the PEI Economic Update–2018.
Manufacturing, which includes aerospace, employed on averaging 6,700 people in May, 2019, according to WorkPEI Employment Analysis.
According to Innovation PEI, the aerospace and defence industry on PEI is thriving and enjoys many business advantages such as:
- A highly skilled and loyal workforce;
- A local aerospace training centre with programs that can be customized
According to the State of Canada’s Aerospace Industry 2019 Report, the aerospace industry ($31 billion in revenues***) and its value chain contributed over $20 billion in GDP and 160,000 jobs to the Canadian economy* (direct and indirect). The report indicated a positive year-over-year growth in revenue, GDP, and jobs.
Companies on PEI, job titles within, and training options on PEI
Companies on PEI
- Marine Nav, Panmure Island – www.marinenav.ca
- Aspen Kemp & Associates (AKA), Montague, Pooles Corner, Stratford – www.aka–group.com
- NautiCan, Slemon Park – www.nautican.com
- Action Aero, Charlottetown – www.actionaero.com
- 3 Points Aviation, Charlottetown – www.3pointsaviation.com
- StepScan (formerly Vitrak), Charlottetown – www.stepscan.com
- Space-O-Technologies, Charlottetown – www.spaceo.ca
- Airbly, Charlottetown – www.airbly.com
- Tronosjet Maintenance Inc., Charlottetown, Slemon Park – www.tronosjet.com
- StandardAero (formerly Vector Aerospace), Slemon Park – www.standardaero.com
- MDS Coating Technologies Corp., Slemon Park – www.mdscoating.com
- Tube Fab, Slemon Park – www.tube–fab.com
- NorCan Marine, Montague – www.norcanmarine.com
- Honeywell, Slemon Park, – www.honeywell.com/en–us/careers
Job titles in the industry
- CNC Multiaxis CNC (Computer Numerical Control) Programmer
- CNC Machinists
- Manual Machinists
- Engineer (industrial, mechanical, marine systems, electrical, software)
- Electromechanical Technicians
- Fuel Nozzle Technicians
- Welders
- Metal Fabricators
- Marketing and Sales
- Shipping & Receiving
- Laboratory Technician
- Quality Assurance Technician
- Assembly Technician
- Quality Technician/Inspector
- Finance (Controller, Administration, Accounting)
- Project Manager
- Sales/Marketing
- Production and Fabrication
- Repair & Overhaul Technician
- Warehouse Support Staff
- Operations Manager
- Management
- Information Technology Specialist
- Human Resource Manager
- Production Planner
- Logistics Coordinator
- NDT Technician
- Customer Support Specialist
- Airframe Technician
- Production Technician
Education and training options on PEI
- Holland College Marine Training Centre
- Holland College Welding Fabrication
- Holland College Welding-level-1
- Holland College Precision Machinist
- Holland College Gas Turbine Engine Repair & Overhaul Technology
- Holland College Electromechanical Technology Program
- Holland College Electronics Engineering Technology
- UPEI Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering
Aerospace conference: growth, training, and employment opportunities
Very positive hiring climate in aerospace, defence, marine and security sector on PEI
New funded training programs available for supervisors and production workers
Aerospace, Defence, Marine and Security sector offers great careers
Sea to Sky conference discusses significant skills shortages
Machinist: a trade in demand
More CNC Machinists needed at Aerospace company
CNC Machinist passes on knowledge of a job in great demand
Post-secondary options for the Aerospace, Defence, and Marine sector on PEI
School of Sustainable Design Engineering
 | Click to watch videos on Aerospace, Defence, Marine and Security sector. |
| Click to watch videos of the many trades & technology programs Holland College offers on PEI. |
| Click to watch "There are many ways to earn your wings" by Elevate Aviation |
 | Click for related articles on Aerospace, Defence, Marine and Security sector. |