Education and Employment

There's a place for you at YPQ

Career opportunities at Peterborough Regional Airport

With over 20 onsite businesses, Peterborough Regional Airport (YPQ) offers a wealth of opportunities to launch or advance your career in aviation, aerospace, and related industries. From maintenance, repair, and overhaul to operations and beyond, employers at YPQ and in the surrounding region are helping professionals achieve their career goals while contributing to a vibrant and growing sector.

Whether you're drawn to skilled trades, pilot training, aviation management, finance, or operations, there’s a role for you here. Join a dynamic, supportive community of more than 500 individuals working and learning at YPQ’s businesses and educational centres—where personal and professional growth take flight.

For opportunities with other businesses at the airport not listed here refer to our Businesses and Services directory to get in touch.

Grow your skills - Expand your horizons

The businesses onsite offer you key benefits including:

• Diverse Opportunities: From skilled trades and maintenance to aviation management and pilot training, discover a variety of job roles and educational programs.
• Supportive Community: Benefit from a network that encourages growth and collaboration.
• Innovation: Engage with the latest technology and participate in innovative projects.

Employers

If you are a local employer in the Peterborough Aerospace Sector with employment opportunities, contact airportcontact@peterborough.ca to join our Careers page or be featured on one of our social media channels.

Flying Colours Corporation

Flying Colours comprehensive maintenance, repair, and overhaul services, completions, refurbishment, exterior paint, engineering, and avionics installations and upgrades, to the international business aviation sector.

Kadex

Kadex is a Canadian-owned and operated aircraft parts and supplies distributor, serving worldwide maintenance organizations with industry-leading service since 1994.

The Loomex Group

The Loomex Group is responsible for the management and operations of Peterborough Regional Airport and is a provider of training, emergency management, and emergency services.

Education opportunities at Peterborough Regional Airport

YPQ offers several excellent flight training and aviation education schools onsite. From novice pilots to those looking to upgrade their skills, our education partners are able to connect students to the right learning opportunities to help advance their careers or simply bring a flying dream to life.

Find out more about the training and education opportunities offered by each institution below.

Specialist High Skills Major - Aviation and Aerospace

A Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) is a ministry-approved specialized program that allows students to focus their learning on a specific economic sector while meeting the requirements to graduate from secondary school. It also assists in their transition after graduation to apprenticeship training, college, university or the workplace.

An Aviation and Aerospace Program is offered through the Specialist High Skills Major Program for Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board.

For more information, please visit their website: Specialist High Skills Major Program

Aerotrike Aviation

Aerotrike Aviation provides safe and comprehensive ultralight trike training offered by experienced instructors.

Canadian M.A.P. Aviation Academy

Canadian M.A.P. Aviation Academy provides aviation training dedicated to nurturing aspiring pilots. 

Seneca School of Aviation & Flight Technology

Seneca School of Aviation & Flight Technology is a leading provider of aviation education and training, offering comprehensive programs in pilot training, flight operations, and aviation management.

W.M. Aeroflight

W.M. Aeroflight offers comprehensive flight training services for recreational and private pilot licenses, along with night, instrument, and multi-engine ratings.