Air Canada to help create 150 maintenance jobs in Manitoba

Air Canada says it has entered into an aircraft maintenance agreement with the Manitoba govt that is expected to create at least 150 jobs in the province. Under the deal, the airline says it will help establish a “Western Canada Centre of Excellence” for aircraft maintenance by bringing to Manitoba 3 of its aviation suppliers and partners. In return, the deal will help Air Canada avoid legal action related to the closure of Aveos Fleet Performance in 2012 after the airline pulled its maintenance work from the company. The closure led to the layoff of 2,600 employees, including more than 1,700 in Montreal along with many others in Ontario and Manitoba. Under the deal announced Monday, Air Canada said it will help 3 long-standing suppliers and partners set up shop in the province. <br/>