Algonquin College’s Spring 2026 Convocation ceremony is taking place from June 23 to June 26 at the Canadian Tire Centre. During the event, the College will celebrate thousands of soon-to-be graduates who are prepared to make their mark in their chosen fields.
Among these people is Aidan Gower of the Aircraft Maintenance Technician program. Gower began his path to the aviation industry during the COVID-19 pandemic, following an opportunity to work as a ground handler at Calgary International Airport. Working around pilots, air traffic controllers and maintenance crews made him realize that aviation was his future.
“As soon as I got into the airport and started talking with the people in the industry, I knew that I wanted to begin a career in aviation,” said Gower. “I’ve always been mechanically inclined, so [this is] the road I went with.”
While several colleges across the country offer aircraft maintenance programs, Gower believed that Algonquin College’s strong reputation and intimate class sizes, as well as family connections in Ottawa, made it the obvious choice.
