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Imperial Oil helps SAIT students soar to success Tuesday, November 3, 2009, Calgary, Alberta - SAIT Polytechnic announced today that it has received a corporate jet valued at $8 million from Imperial Oil... full story.
Colonel Coates visits the Aero Centre On Friday, September 25, 2009, the Art Smith Aero Centre staff and students were host to Colonel Christopher Coates, Commander 1 Wing, CFB Kingston, ON. After a tour of the classrooms, shops and hangar, Colonel Coates addressed the staff and students. He has been heavily involved in the war in Afghanistan and has championed many of the advancements in aircrafts used by the Canadian military, particularly the Chinook helicopters. Armed with pictures and stories of his experiences, Colonel Coates certainly left an impression on our students and staff alike. He inspired the students to excel in their field and to work towards making a difference in the industry.
SAIT Champion Art Smith Passes Away
June 30, 2008, Calgary, Alberta — On June 30 the SAIT community lost one of its great champions when Art Smith passed away at the age of 89... full story.
Honorary Visit to the Art Smith Aero Centre
| Among the bustling of students and staff at the Art Smith Aero Centre, there was an honorary guest touring the facility. Lieutenant-General Lucas, Chief of the Air Staff for the Canadian Force, was visiting the impressive 107,000 sq. ft. training centre. Upon his arrival with his entourage in tow, Lieutenant-General Lucas was greeted by Brian Moukperian, Dean of the SAIT Transportation department, as well as Gary Watson, Avionics Instructor and Jerry Hart, Aircraft Structures Instructor, both ex-military. “This is one of those memorable moments at SAIT,” said Moukperian. |
Gary Watson and
Lt General Lucas
| Gary Watson, being in his element, lead the tour taking the Lieutenant-General to the hangar which stores a Boeing 737 and various other aircraft, several labs, as well as a classroom setting in which Lieutenant-General Lucas found himself seated as a student as Watson demonstrated one of the high-tech classrooms. Following the tour, Lieutenant-General Lucas presented to 70 students from all 3 aviation programs offered at the Art Smith Aero Centre. He talked about the Canadian Air Force and potential careers within the Force. “This looks as good as it ever has for the Air Force (and we are looking for) the right people with the right skill sets,” said Lucas. “You’ve got skills that will be very attractive to us.” The Lieutenant-General spoke of the Air Force and their 3 main priorities: support operations, upgrade their current fleet with new aircraft including new C17s and Chinook helicopters, and thirdly to connect with Canadians. Following his presentation, he opened the table to the students with a Q & A session and students took this rare opportunity to ask the Chief of the Air Staff for advice on their career choices. “You are in an ideal situation; the skills you learn here will be in high demand,” said Lucas.
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