Aviation Career Exploration
To ignite passion and open a world of possibilities.
Aviation Career Exploration (ACE), is a week-long, site-based program for students ages 11–18. ACE fosters active engagement through immersive activities, presentations and hands-on exploration in a journey of learning about careers in the aviation industry. It is a unique opportunity for students to learn about the basics of aviation and what kind of careers are available in the exciting aviation industry.
This program is currently offered in Edmonton and Calgary and available from October to June.
Edmonton
Based out of the Elevate Aviation Learning Centre at the Edmonton International Airport, students attend ACE for an action packed week of aviation discovery. Learners go behind the scenes with our program partners and discover what it’s really like to work as a Pilot, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Air Traffic Controller, and much more!
Now Booking in Edmonton:
2024 Upcoming Dates:
June 10-14
Sample Edmonton ACE Week Schedule:
DAY 1
AM
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering or Flight Attendant
PM
Drone Technology
DAY 2
AM
Royal Canadian Air Force Presentation
PM
Airport Airside Safety and Maintenance
DAY 3
AM
Introduction to Pilot Ground School
AM
Flight Simulator
DAY 4
AM
Airport Facility Tour
PM
RCMP K9 Unit – Baggage Security Operations, Airport Firehall
DAY 5
AM
Careers at NAV Canada
PM
OHS Discussion and Intro to PPE
Thank You to Our Sponsors:
Special Thanks to Our Presenter Partners:
Calgary
Based out of the Calgary International Airport, Elevate Aviation presents a week-long experience with visits to Mount Royal University and SAIT where students will use a design thinking approach to learn about aviation through a brand new lens. The program takes place in industry settings to immerse participants into the dynamic and exciting world of aviation.
Now Booking in Calgary:
2024 Dates:
May 27-31
June 3-7
Sample Calgary ACE Week Schedule:
DAY 1
AM
YYC White Hat & Accessibility Tour
PM
Altitude Flight Simulation
DAY 2
AM
WestJet Hangar Tour
PM
Executive Flight Centre Ramp & Fueling Operations
DAY 3
AM
SAIT Aircraft Maintenance Tour
PM
Royal Canadian Air Force Speakers
DAY 4
AM
Delphi Technologies
PM
Mount Royal University Pilot Training Simulator Experience
DAY 4
ALL DAY
DeHavilland Line Maintenance & Manufacturing
Thank You to Our Sponsors:
Special Thanks to Our Presenter Partners:
Frequently Asked Questions
Schools or groups must provide their own transportation to and from the designated meeting locations at the Edmonton International Airport each morning and afternoon. Any transportation required throughout the day to visit various partner sites is provided by Edmonton International Airport onsite shuttle buses.
The maximum number of participants is 32 including all adults and chaperones.
Monday to Friday 9 am – 3 pm; please advise if your school has early dismissal and we will adjust the schedule to accommodate this.
The number of parent chaperones required is based on individual school requirements. Our ACE Facilitator will be with your group the entire week, leading them to each location and guiding the experience.
Elevate Aviation provides name tags, pens, and notebooks. Participants need to bring a lunch, water bottle, enthusiasm and lots of questions!
Contact Us
For general inquiries about ACE or to book please complete the form.
