‘Whatever you want to do, there is a career in aviation’

“If you’re looking for work in Peterborough & the Kawarthas, you might not be aware of a flourishing industry that offers ample opportunities for a rewarding career: aerospace. The Peterborough region, including the airport, is home to a robust aerospace and defence supply chain.

Since launching the airport development program in 2010, the Peterborough Airport has seen the number of jobs double from 251 to more than 500, and GDP grow even more, from $40 million to $90 million. And that’s just the beginning, as the aerospace sector in Peterborough & the Kawarthas is headed for even greater growth over the next several years.

“Peterborough is set to become Eastern Ontario’s leading airport,” says Trent Gervais, President and CEO of The Loomex Group. “We’ve got Highway 407 providing easy access to Toronto, and the Peterborough Airport has a 7,000-foot runway that can accommodate Boeing 737 and Airbus 320 operations, with lots of room to grow.””