Lac-Saint-Jean Aerodrome Takes Flight with New Pilot Training Program
Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec – Aspiring pilots now have a new avenue for advanced training thanks to a collaborative effort between the Lac-Saint-Jean Aerodrome and the Center québécois de formation aéronautique (CQFA). Training is already underway, with the official launch of a college-level certificate program in multi-engine and seaplane piloting scheduled for November.
The program aims to capitalize on the growing demand for skilled aviation professionals, both within Quebec and internationally. By establishing this specialized training center at the Lac-saint-Jean Aerodrome, the region is positioning itself as a key hub for aviation education and development.
Alexis Etienne, President of Aviation Center, emphasized the strategic importance of the location. “By choosing the Lac-Saint-Jean aerodrome, we strengthen the region as a place where Quebec passion for aviation and the ambitions of future pilots come from around the world. We are proud of the partnership with the CQFA, which constitutes a guarantee of quality and performance, guaranteeing a training that meets the needs of the aeronautical industry in Quebec and abroad. The Lac-Saint-Jean aerodrome is the ideal place to allow altitude to materialize the full potential of this partnership.”
Luc Gibbons,President of the Lac-Saint-Jean Aerodrome,highlighted the facility’s unique advantages. “We are vrey proud of this partnership which marks a decisive turning point for the lac-Saint-Jean aerodrome, after an critically important strategic reflection. The quality of our runways, our geographic location and our low air traffic are major assets to offer a quality and security learning environment.”
The partnership between the Aerodrome and the CQFA represents a meaningful investment in the future of aviation in the region. Officials state that the collaboration was built on a foundation of shared vision and a commitment to lasting growth. This program is expected to foster a structured and thriving aviation ecosystem in Lac-Saint-Jean for years to come.
This new certificate program underscores Quebec’s commitment to developing a highly skilled workforce in the aerospace sector and solidifies the Lac-Saint-jean Aerodrome’s role as a vital training ground for the next generation of pilots.
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