Central Mountain Air Ltd

TNDC PARTNER

CENTRAL MOUNTAIN AIR LTD.

Corporate Head Office:

6431 Airport Rd., Smithers, BC V0J 2N0w

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Established in 1987 and headquartered in Smithers, BC, Central Mountain Air Ltd. operates in the transportation industry as a regional airline carrier providing scheduled and charter flights primarily in British Columbia and Alberta with a fleet of over 30 aircraft. We also provide cargo services in conjunction with scheduled service flying and Medical Evacuation (Medevac) flights are provided by our affiliate company, Northern Thunderbird Air Ltd.

CONTACT

Douglas McCrea

President douglas.mccrea @flycma.com

flycma.com What is your relationship with TNDC and the Tahltan Nation? How long have you had your joint venture (or other relationship) with TNDC?

We recently formalized a collaboration agreement with the TNDC in September 2021. Through the years, we have continued to work collaboratively with the members of the Tahltan Nation in advancing community support initiatives such as the improvements at the Dease Lake Airport.

What employment and training opportunities are available to Tahltan members? How do you communicate these opportunities?

We provide employment and training opportunities for available open positions within our company by communicating on our company website (flycma.com) and public job forums such as Indeed.ca (ca.indeed. com/cmp/Central-Mountain-Air/jobs) . In the past, we have also attended the Dease Lake Job Fair. Our training opportunities include our low time pilot programs, and our apprentice mentorship programs which allow interested individuals to experience and learn a variety of skills within the flight operations and aircraft maintenance/technical operations departments providing them with a breadth of exposure and choice of guided career paths.

Over the course of the next year and in the future, we intend to work closely with the Employment Department to identify increased means of communicating our available opportunities directly to Tahltan members. Employment opportunities include openings in our departments such as aircraft maintenance, technical and flight operations, airport operations, customer care and contact centers.

Why should Tahltan members want to work for you?

We are a company that is dedicated to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all our employees and contractors. We are committed to providing training opportunities and career development paths for all individuals and have a team-centered company culture that encourages collaboration, open communication, and respect. We support training initiatives and foster a safe and healthy work environment that is diverse and inclusive and respects people’s dignity, ideals, and beliefs.

Operating in the airline industry, we offer diverse and exciting opportunities for development and the opportunity to work in a challenging work environment that provides great learning opportunities. We have a comprehensive benefits package including special travel discounts for employees and their families. We are a fun, hardworking team and we welcome and look forward to new members as part of our diverse and growing team.

What training opportunities do you provide for Tahltan members?

We provide training opportunities for all roles within our company which enables each employee to excel in their job responsibilities and areas of interest. From the first day of employment and throughout our employee’s career with us, we provide on the job training specific to their responsibilities, identify career paths and other areas of interest for the employees and provide appropriate training as required.

Our training is delivered via several means including in-person one-on-one training, online training and courses through our Learning Management System as well as classroom or simulator training where applicable.

At CMA, we recognize the importance of investing in the learning and development of our team members and we encourage our employees to grow their career within our company. We also provide financial assistance for training courses where applicable.

What philanthropic contributions have you made to the Tahltan Nation?

Historically, we have provided sponsorships for the Tour De Telegraph Bike Ride, sponsored charter flights for youth to attend the Association of Mineral Exploration (AME) Round Up Conference, sponsored charter flights to Dease Lake for participation in the annual hockey tournament, provided sponsored tickets or discounted tickets on our scheduled service flights for fundraisers and other events. We continue to remain in collaborative and engaged discussions to identify tangible and relevant areas we can make meaningful and supportive contributions.

How do you communicate contracting processes when you are looking for services providers?

Our contracting opportunities are communicated on our company website or ntair.ca.

What is your approach to including Tahltan businesses in your operations?

We strongly believe in supporting Tahltan businesses and entrepreneurial ventures through the provision of services to our operations. As part of our supply chain management strategies, we aim to provide access to contracting opportunities that support our provision of air services as well as to partner with the TNDC in the support and development of opportunities which provide avenues for more Tahltan businesses to grow.

Our leadership actively supports the further development of the Dease Lake Airport with representation as an active member of the Stikine Airport Society working in support of the ongoing projects focused on the advancements and improvement of the airport. As we grow, we look forward to opportunities to strengthen our relationships and partnerships with Tahltan businesses.

Anything else you would like to share with the Tahltan Nation?

In conjunction with the TNDC, we are excited to continue to provide safe, reliable air services to the organizations and communities we serve. We share TNDC’s commitment to excellence and building powerful value creating partnerships. We look forward to a long, respectful, and mutually beneficial partnership with TNDC. We encourage and welcome Tahltan members to join our team – please visit our careers website at: flycma.com/careers

Above: Our Dash 8 aircraft.