CAE has released its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2027, a report closely monitored by Quebec's aerospace industry. A global provider of training solutions for the civil aviation and defense sectors, the Montreal-based company continues on its growth trajectory and reaffirms its leading role within the Greater Montreal aerospace ecosystem.
The three-month period ending September 30, 2026 was marked by sustained demand for pilot training services, flight simulator deliveries and the execution of major defense contracts. The company, whose head office is located in Saint-Laurent, employs several thousand people in Quebec and stands as one of the pillars of aerospace career opportunities in the province.
Momentum driven by two complementary segments
CAE's Civil Aviation segment continues to benefit from a favorable context. The lasting recovery of global air traffic, combined with fleet renewal cycles among major carriers and growing recurrent training needs, is supporting the order backlog. CAE trains tens of thousands of pilots and crew members each year through its international network of training centers, with several strategic facilities located in Canada.
On the Defense and Security side, the company is benefiting from rising defense budgets in its main markets, particularly in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia. Training and simulation programs for armed forces, covering air, maritime and land platforms, represent a significant growth driver for the coming years.
'The second quarter results reflect the quality of execution of our teams and the strength of demand for our training solutions. We remain focused on long-term value creation for our customers, our employees and our shareholders,' stated CAE management.
A strategic Quebec anchor
CAE remains one of the largest employers in the aerospace sector in Quebec. The company is continuously recruiting across a wide range of disciplines: software and hardware engineering, pilot instruction, systems engineering, simulator integration, project management, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence applied to training, and corporate functions. The diversity of profiles sought reflects the accelerated digital transformation of the industry and the growing role of immersive technologies in aeronautical training.
Investments made by CAE in its Quebec facilities, notably in Saint-Laurent and Mirabel, strengthen Montreal's position as a global aerospace training hub. These efforts complement collaborations with universities, CEGEPs and research centers across the province, which contribute to feeding the local talent pool.
A positive signal for aerospace employment
For professionals and students preparing to enter the industry, the publication of quarterly results by major contractors such as CAE is a valuable indicator of the sector's health. Sustained growth, a strong order backlog and ongoing investments in research and development generally translate into numerous job openings and the creation of advancement opportunities for talent already in place.
Quebec is home to more than 40,000 direct aerospace jobs, and the regional industrial cluster remains among the most dynamic in the world. The performance of leaders such as CAE has a direct ripple effect on equipment manufacturers, subcontractors and specialized service providers that gravitate around these large organizations.
To discover current career opportunities at CAE and at other major aerospace players in Quebec, visit the job postings on aeroemploi.cathe leading employment portal for Quebec's aerospace industry.