Independent union · Canadian North technical operations

Keeping the North flying, together.

GAFAE represents the Aircraft Maintenance Engineers, inspectors, mechanics, structures technicians, facilities personnel and maintenance support staff of Canadian North.

Enter member space 2023–2028 Collective Agreement

GAFAE Members Together

2023–2028Five-year collective agreement

5%Transport Canada Delegate premium

113 hWellness leave bank, full-time staff

100%Employer-paid STD & life premiums

Who we represent

The people behind every safe departure.

Six technical and operational workgroups at Canadian North, operating legally as Bradley Air Services Limited.

Aircraft Maintenance Engineers

Licensed AMEs certifying the airworthiness of the fleet across the network.

Inspectors

Quality and inspection specialists upholding regulatory standards.

Mechanics

Hands-on maintenance crews on the line and in the hangar.

Structures Technicians

Airframe structures, sheet metal and composite repair specialists.

Facilities Personnel

Keeping hangars, shops and northern facilities operational year-round.

Maintenance Admin Support

Planning, records and administrative staff behind maintenance control.

Active collective agreement

March 23, 2023 → March 23, 2028

Successfully renewed for a five-year term and filed with federal labour authorities. Scale increases every year, a 5% premium for Transport Canada Delegate privileges, and rules written for northern operations.

100% employer-paid Short-Term Disability and life insurance premiums

Dedicated wellness leave bank of 113 hours for full-time staff

Northern living allowances, rotational flight benefits and Arctic housing conditions

Annual wage scale increasesCumulative 6.4%+

1.5%

1.4%

1.5%

2.0%

2024202520262027

Agreement highlights

Our legacy

Born at First Air. Still standing for its members.

First Air

GAFAE originates with the technical workgroups of First Air.

2019

First Air and the legacy Canadian North merge into one airline.

Certificates kept

GAFAE maintains its bargaining certificates for its historical employee groups.

2023–2028

A renewed five-year collective agreement with Canadian North.

Your executive · 2025

Elected by members, accountable to members.

Full executive & base reps

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