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Okanagan College partners with the Royal Canadian Air Force
Twenty-two RCAF members will train in two aircraft maintenance programs as the college responds to strong demand for skilled technicians.
- Twenty-Two members of the Royal Canadian Air Force joined Okanagan College's Aircraft Maintenance Engineering program in October, following an agreement to train technicians at Kelowna and Vernon airports.
- Aligned with the Defence Industrial Strategy, this collaboration diversifies training opportunities for new aircraft technicians during a period of growth for the RCAF.
- Brigadier-General Dan Coutts, Commander of 2 Canadian Air Division, stated the initiative represents the Defence Industrial Strategy, supporting maintenance of the Air Force's sophisticated aircraft.
- Stephen Fuhr, Member of Parliament for Kelowna and Secretary of State for Defence Procurement, said the partnership strengthens national security; RCAF members will reside in Vernon campus housing.
- Dean of Trades and Apprenticeship Caitlin Hartigan said the college is "helping to support their workforce demands," ensuring the program remains agile to produce skilled workers for the region.
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Okanagan College welcomes 22 air force students through new partnership (Kelowna)
Twenty-two members of the Royal Canadian Air Force have started Aircraft Maintenance Engineering training at Okanagan College through a new partnership aimed at strengthening Canada's Air Force. The students began the program in October, training at the College's aerospace facilities at the Kelowna ...
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