‘Opportunity for us to grow’
Red River College Polytechnic will become one of the first civilian schools to train Royal Canadian Air Force aircraft technicians. The first cohort is expected to begin aircraft maintenance engineer […]
Red River College Polytechnic will train Royal Canadian Air Force aircraft technicians, becoming one of the first civilian schools to do so. President Fred Meier said there is significant opportunity for growth for the college in this endeavor. The Royal Canadian Air Force has partnered with 10 civilian schools to train its aircraft technicians, previously handling the training in-house.
The college expects to begin training in fall 2027, with the first cohort attending classes at its Stevenson campus in Winnipeg. Students will learn military-designed programming and receive the same level of training as those on base. The Air Force is undergoing a 20-year modernization project, prompting the need for additional skilled trades workers.
Red River College Polytechnic has added more seats in pre-employment electrical and automotive service technician programs to address demand. The Manitoba post-secondary institutions are working with the Canadian Armed Forces to contribute to military research, with the University of Manitoba receiving $79 million in federal funding over the next 12 years for this purpose.
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