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The Sioux Lookout Area Aboriginal Management Board, in collaboration with the Wasaya Group of Companies is proud to present this exciting training opportunity! Taking Flight: Northern Aboriginal Aviation Careers will train almost 40 individuals in several aviation industry positions. Training opportunities are available in the following positions: 

Pilot

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Management Trainee

Prop Shop Apprentice

Metal Shop Apprentice

Petroleum Apprentice

Flight Attendant

 The deadline for applications is Friday, October 30, 2009.  If you are interested in any of the above positions, submit your application to: Bob Bruyere, SLAAMB CoordinatorPO Box 5680 Front StreetSioux Lookout, ON P8T 1A1Fax: 807-737-4048Email: bbruyere@slaamb.on.ca 

Pilot Positions:  There are 5 positions for people with no pilot qualifications at all, but who would like to become a pilot.  All training expenses and a living allowance will be paid to each participant in the program.  15-20 applicants will get the opportunity to attend a week-long pilot assessment camp in Manitoba.  At the end of the week 5 successful candidates will be selected to receive training to obtain a Commercial Pilot License!  All training expenses will be paid in addition to a weekly living allowance.

There are 5 other positions for applicants who already possess a Commercial Pilot License, but need assistance to obtain the IFR Rating, Float Endorsement or total time building.

Aircraft Maintenance Engineers:  There are 5 positions for applicants to become Aircraft Maintenance Engineers.  Participants will attend classes at Confederation College in Thunder Bay; training fees will be paid as well as, a weekly living allowance.

Management Trainees:

 Management Trainee positions are available in the following areas:

• Wasaya Group Inc Management Trainee: The trainee will learn the various aspects of the Wasaya Group Corporate Office including providing clerical and technical support for WGI Senior Management.
• Petroleum Management Trainee: The trainee, under the Manager's direction will learn to oversee all aspects of the operations at Wasaya Petroleum.
• Prop Shop Management Trainee: The trainee, under the Manager's direction will learn to oversee all aspects of the operations at Wasaya Prop Shop.
• Ground Operations Management Trainee: The trainee will learn to assist the Director of Ground Operations in all operational functions of the airline.
• Marketing and Sales Systems Management Trainee: The trainee will assist in the development and implementation of various information systems at Wasaya Airways and the Wasaya Group of Companies as needed.
• Administration Management Trainee: Through hands on experience, the trainee will learn all aspects of the Administration side of Wasaya's operations.
• Station Management Trainee (Thunder Bay, Sioux Lookout, Red Lake, and Pickle Lake): Under the direction of the Station Manager, the trainee will learn to oversee all aspects of station operations.

Apprentice Trainees:

• Prop Shop Apprentice training opportunity: The Prop Shop apprentice will learn to repair and overhaul aircraft propellers.
• Metal Shop Apprentice training opportunity: The Metal Shop apprentice will perform duties relating to the inspection, repair, modification, installation and troubleshooting of sheet metal.
• Petroleum Apprentice training opportunity: The apprentice will learn to provide aircraft fuel tank maintenance and proper loading of fuel onto the aircraft.

 Flight Attendant Training:Flight Attendants will be trained to ensure the safety of passengers and provide exceptional customer service to enhance the flying experience.  DEADLINE TO APPLY IS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2009 For more information and complete postings, please visit the Careers section of www.wasaya.com