Helping aviation students, graduates and experienced professionals strengthen their workforce readiness and navigate career transitions within Canada's aviation and aerospace industry.
AWTP bridges the transition between aviation education, professional experience and industry employment. Through industry-informed workforce preparation and professional engagement, participants strengthen their understanding of aviation workplace expectations and prepare for their next career opportunity.
Strengthen your understanding of aviation workplace expectations, professional responsibilities and employer requirements.
Gain insights from aviation industry professionals into workplace practices, emerging workforce needs and career opportunities.
Build on your existing aviation education and experience to prepare for your next professional opportunity.
The two-week Aviation Workforce Transition Program (AWTP) supports participants across four aviation and aerospace specializations.
Workforce transition support for individuals with relevant aircraft engine, gas turbine or related technical backgrounds exploring opportunities in aviation engine operations and maintenance environments.
Workforce readiness and transition support for aviation maintenance students, graduates and experienced professionals preparing for opportunities within Canada's aviation maintenance industry.
Workforce transition support for individuals with relevant flight training or aviation operations experience preparing for their next professional opportunity.
Workforce readiness and transition support for individuals with relevant aviation or technical backgrounds exploring opportunities in RPAS and autonomous aviation systems.
The AWTP is designed for individuals with relevant aviation education, training or professional experience who are ready to transition into or advance within Canada's aviation workforce.
Currently enrolled in or recently completed relevant aviation education or training — flight training, AME, aerospace engineering or aviation management.
Individuals with aviation licences, training or professional experience from outside Canada seeking a pathway into the Canadian aviation workforce.
Active or recently lapsed aviation professionals transitioning into new roles, sectors or specializations within Canada's aviation and aerospace industry.
Engineering, science or technical graduates whose education and experience align with aviation and aerospace workforce needs.
Strengthen your workforce readiness and take the next step toward employment in Canada's aviation and aerospace industry.
The Aviation Workforce Transition Program (AWTP) is open to individuals with relevant aviation education, training or professional experience. Prior aviation involvement is required — the program is designed to build on an existing foundation, not substitute for occupational training or licensing.