Aerospace
Cutting-edge training

When it comes to training engineers, technicians and specialized workers, Québec has partnered with key industry players to develop training programs adapted to industry needs.

Québec universities offer a full range of programs in mechanical, electrical, computer, aerospace, industrial and metallurgical engineering.

Photo of an aerospace teacher and a student The next generation of aerospace specialists!

4,500 aerospace students graduate each year from six universities, five technical colleges and the École des métiers de l’aérospatiale de Montréal (ÉMAM).

Engineers fully prepared to meet the industry’s challenges

École polytechnique de Montréal
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École polytechnique de Montréal is recognized worldwide for the quality of the education it provides. It was the first school in Québec to set up an aerospace engineering program. Geared to market needs, the program was created to train tomorrow’s engineers, particularly in building new, more environmentally friendly aircraft.

École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS)
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As an educational and applied research institution specializing in engineering and technology transfer, École de technologie supérieure has consolidated its aerospace teaching and research activities under the AÉROÉTS group. It offers a master’s degree in aerospace engineering, and the bachelor’s degree program in mechanical engineering allows for a concentration in aerospace.

Exceptional training for technicians

École nationale d’aérotechnique (ÉNA)
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École nationale d’aérotechnique is Canada's largest technical education facility specializing in aerospace and the only one in Québec to train technicians in aircraft maintenance, aeronautical construction and avionics.

École des métiers de l’aérospatiale de Montréal (ÉMAM)
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École des métiers de l’aérospatiale de Montréal is the first school of its kind in Canada to employ the innovative school-factory concept. Available programs range from airframe assembly to machining techniques and precision sheet metal work. ÉMAM also runs on-demand training courses geared to industry needs.

Institut de formation aérospatiale (IFA)
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Institut de formation aérospatiale , the only training institute of its kind in North America, is located at Mirabel International Airport and pools the expertise of three major teaching institutions at the vocational, technical and university levels to offer training tailored to business needs.

A committee of Québec aerospace workers, Comité sectoriel de la main-d’œuvre en aérospatiale du Québec (CAMAQ) (French website), serves as the link between industry companies and the Québec education system. It ensures that training programs at every level are in line with the industry’s needs.
To ensure proper training of drone operators, the Unmanned Aerial System Centre of Excellence (UAS CE) and CAE offer specialized, state-of-the-art courses. Training programs in this rapidly growing sector are in high demand, both in Quebec and abroad.