Pratt & Whitney Canada Invests $275M in Longueuil

Pratt & Whitney Canada is set to modernize its aircraft engine manufacturing centre of excellence in Longueuil, as part of a $275M project backed by contributions of up to $34M from the federal government and $9.9M from Quebec. The announcement confirms what many recruiters in the manufacturing sector are already seeing on the ground: Quebec’s aerospace industry continues to invest heavily in its production capacity, and by extension, in its teams.

This facility, the largest in Pratt & Whitney Canada’s network, employs nearly 4,500 people who manufacture engines for regional, business, and general aviation, as well as helicopters. The announced modernization aims to boost the site’s manufacturing capacity while maintaining 650 existing jobs, a clear signal of stability for current employees and for anyone considering a career in the sector.

What this means for the talent market

For recruiters and candidates active in manufacturing, aerospace, or precision machining, this type of investment typically translates into higher demand for skilled technical profiles: production operators, CNC machinists, instrumentation technicians, process engineers, and production supervisors. Facility modernization is often accompanied by a growing need for workers who can adapt to advanced equipment, an opportunity for candidates looking to grow their skills in a world-class industrial environment.

The governments of Canada and Quebec frame this investment as a way to strengthen Quebec’s and Canada’s expertise in a strategic industry, at a time when global investment in aerospace and defence keeps growing. Headquartered in Longueuil and a subsidiary of RTX, Pratt & Whitney Canada remains one of the world’s leading aircraft engine manufacturers, and a benchmark employer for anyone pursuing a lasting career in high-precision manufacturing in the greater Montreal area.