Recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers (2022):
Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Mar 14, 2022)
Here are some of the reasons why Magellan Aerospace, Winnipeg was selected as one of Manitoba's Top Employers (2022):
- Magellan Aerospace encourages ongoing employee development with subsidies for tuition and professional accreditation in addition to a variety of in-house and online training programs, including apprenticeships -- and invests in the education of the next generation through academic scholarships for children of employees
- Magellan Aerospace encourages employees to get involved in supporting community fundraising initiatives, offering matching charitable donations as well as paid time off in support of numerous initiatives -- employees offered over 500 volunteer hours in support of various local initiatives last year

Magellan Aerospace employees working at distanced workstations
Highlights
Industry | Aircraft equipment manufacturing |
Established in Canada | 1930 |
Publicly traded | yes |
Parent company | Magellan Aerospace Ltd. |
Parent company head office | Mississauga ON |
Major Canadian hiring locations | Winnipeg MB, Ottawa ON |
Full-time employees in Canada | 635 |
Part-time employees in Canada | 1 |
Average age of employees in Canada | 47.3 years |
Longest serving employee | 50 years |
Benefits note | Magellan Aerospace has multiple employee groups, the following programs and policies may vary by position |
Long-term savings | defined-contribution (DC) pension |
Health plan premium | as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 100% of the premiums |
Flexible work options | flexible work hours, compressed work week, telecommuting, reduced summer hours |
Vacation allowance | new employees receive 2 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job |
Outside survey period | outside consultant surveys are held every 24 months |
Employee performance reviews | employees receive individual performance reviews every 12 months |
In-house training initiatives | apprenticeship/skilled trades programs, in-house training, online training, leadership training, mentoring, paid internships |
Related tuition subsidies | employer covers up to 100% of tuition per year |
Employee charitable involvement | employees are involved in selection of charities, employees receive paid time off to volunteer |
The Career Directory
Magellan Aerospace, Winnipeg has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.
Highlights for New Grads
Industry | Aircraft equipment manufacturing |
Full-time employees in Canada | 501 to 750 |
Parent company | Magellan Aerospace Ltd. |
Parent company head office | Mississauga ON |
Major Canadian hiring locations | Winnipeg MB, Ottawa ON |
Student opportunities | summer jobs, co-op opportunities |
Training | subsidies for professional accreditation, orientation program, online training, in-house training, in-house career planning services, leadership training |
Tuition subsidies (related to job) | yes |
Typical new grad positions | Composite Fabricator, Sheet Metal Mechanic, Entry Level Quality Assurance Representative, Entry Level Manufacturing Engineering Planner (Mechanical Engineering Technologist), Entry Level Software Developer, Entry Level Electrical Engineering, Entry Level Mechanical Engineering, Lab Technologist |
Starting salary | $45K to $50K |
Work benefits | health benefits for new employees, flexible work hours, telecommuting, employees receive paid time off to volunteer |
Vacation allowance | new employees receive 2 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job |
Academic fields recruited
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Bachelor of Engineering
- Aerospace
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical
- Production / Manufacturing
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Community College Diploma
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Computer Science
- Electronics Technician
- Engineering Technician
- HVAC Systems
- Information Technology
- Laboratory Technician
- Other Trades
- Purchasing / Logistics
- Tool & Die / Machinist / Millwright
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Doctorate (Eng.)
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical
- Mechanical
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Master of Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical
- Mechanical
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Professional Accreditation
- Accounting (CA)
- Professional Engineer
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Secondary Education
- High School Diploma
Recruits at these schools
- Red River College
- University of Manitoba