Moncton Flight College Expanding

New flight training simulators will help Flight College soar to new heights

September 19, 2016 – Dieppe, NB – Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)

Moncton Flight College is expanding and creating new jobs, thanks to investments by the Government of Canada and the Province of New Brunswick.

The expansion includes the purchase and installation of four new flight training simulators, which will modernize operations and increase profitability. This project will enable the company to train up to 130 additional students over the next two years. The Government of Canada, through ACOA’s Business Development Program, is providing a repayable contribution of $280,300 for the flight training simulators, while the Province of New Brunswick, through Opportunities NB, will contribute up to $260,000 in the form of a payroll rebate over four years to create 29 full-time positions.

The Moncton Flight College operates two training bases located in Moncton and Fredericton and trains 340 students annually, including 230 from China. Three of the flight simulators purchased will be located in Fredericton and one in Moncton. The flight simulators have the ability to simulate a Cessna jet for the Civil Aviation Flight University of China contract.

Quotes

“The Government of Canada believes that investing in local companies is an important catalyst that spurs economic growth, job creation and broad-based prosperity. Through ACOA, the Government of Canada is making strategic investments that build on competitive regional advantages and support diversification of our communities.”

-  The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA

“This important project at the Moncton Flight College will help grow and strengthen the regional economy. The Government of Canada is pleased to work with this organization as it expands its operation and creates new jobs in New Brunswick.”

-  Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Member of Parliament for Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe

"The aerospace industry in New Brunswick is an important contributor to our economy. This announcement demonstrates how by working together with the private sector we are getting things done to grow the economy and create jobs here at home."

-  The Honourable Brian Gallant, Premier of New Brunswick

"We are pleased that ACOA and Opportunities NB are investing in the growth of our business. The global aviation sector is expanding quickly and we're seeing this trend in Canada as well. This contribution will assist us in the hiring of several skilled positions, located here in New Brunswick, and help us to produce more professional pilots for the domestic and international marketplace.” 

-  Mike Tilley, CEO, Moncton Flight College

Quick Facts

• The Moncton Flight College is owned by CanLink Aviation, a leading flight training company.
• The Moncton Flight College is one of only 22 schools in the world approved to train prospective Chinese pilots and one of only two in Canada.

Associated Links

• Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
• Atlantic Growth Strategy
• http://www.mfc.nb.ca/main.html
• http://www.canlinkaviation.com/main.html
• http://onbcanada.ca/

Contacts

Lisa Gautreau
Acting Senior Communications Officer
ACOA NB
506-471-1545

Mary-Anne Hurley-Corbyn
Communications
Opportunities NB
506-476-7596

Mike Tilley
CEO, Moncton Flight College
506-849-2265