Hosted by the Western Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s Association (WAMEA)
The Western AME’s Conference will be held on March 4th and 5th with a reception on Tuesday, March 3 (7pm-9pm). This event returns with another edition of this historically great gathering of AMEs.
Attendee badges include breakfast and lunch on March 4 & 5, the MRO Sneak a Peek reception on March 3, and Happy Hour on March 4 (16:30–18:00). Attendees can enjoy complimentary alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages at two networking events. All AME Conference attendees also receive access to the MRO Halls (AMO Trade Show).
AME’s M1, M2, S, & E; Aircraft Technicians, Assemblers, AME Learners, ACA’s, SCA’s, PRM’s, DOM’s, Production Managers, Chief Engineers, Heavy Check Managers, Line Maintenance Managers, Quality Departments, DAR’s, MD-M’s, TCCA, Consultants, Airworthiness SMEs, Regulatory SMEs, AMT Students, and more…
SAIT and Buffalo AMT students are invited on March 5. Students and instructors may also tour the MRO Halls, join morning and afternoon sessions, and enjoy breakfast & lunch included in their student attendance fee.
WAMEA is a non-profit organization promoting the AME profession through outreach, school visits, and community aviation events. The Western AME Conference and various youth outreach programs are supported by donors, sponsors, and attendees like you.
The Hangar Flight Museum and WAMEA have partnered to support workshops, classrooms, and the WAMEA Mobile Community Outreach Unit — a 36 ft government surplus command center donated by Air Tindi Ltd. The Mobile Unit will be present at the conference.
Special event hotel room pricing is available at the venue (accessible upon registration):
| Event | Time | Location / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 — Tuesday, March 3, 2026 | ||
| Exhibitor Set-up | 12:00 – 18:30 | MRO Hall 1 (Plaza 1–5) |
| MRO Canada Sneak a Peek Reception | 19:00 – 21:00 | Plaza 1–5 & Garden Courts |
| Day 2 — Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | ||
| Registration | 07:00 onward | Hotel Lobby |
| Breakfast | 07:15 – 08:30 | Conference Centre Lobby |
| AME Small Sessions | 07:30 – 11:00 | Whitehorn / Pineridge / Rundle |
| MRO Canada Trade Show | 08:00 – 16:30 | Plaza 1–5 & Garden Courts |
| AME Conference | 10:00 – 12:00 | Horizon Room |
| Lunch | 11:45 – 13:00 | Conference Centre Lobby |
| AME Conference | 13:00 – 15:15 | Horizon Room |
| Happy Hour | 16:30 – 18:00 | Plaza 1–5 |
| Small Sessions | 18:00 – 20:00 | Whitehorn / Pineridge / Rundle |
| Exhibitor & Air Operator Dinner | 18:30 – 21:00 | Horizon Room |
| Day 3 — Thursday, March 5, 2026 (Student Day) | ||
| Student Registration | 07:15 – 08:30 | Hotel Lobby |
| AME Team Competition | 07:30 – 12:30 | Premier Room |
| Senior Leaders Session | 10:15 – 11:00 | Horizon Room |
| Conference Awards | 14:00 – 16:00 | Horizon Room |
Teams of 4 AMEs must be WAMEA members and registered attendees. Pre-registration required by Feb 1, 2026. Contact: rory.watson@avmax.com
| Registration Type | Fee | GST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Member Attendee (Early Bird until Jan 30 — DISCOUNT10#) | $140 | $6.50 | $146.50 |
| Non-Member Attendee (Early Bird: DISCOUNT10#) | $190 | $9.50 | $199.50 |
| Student Attendee — Member (Mar 5) | $40 | $2 | $42 |
| Student Attendee — Non Member (Mar 5) | $60 | $3 | $63 |
| MRO & Air Operators Dinner — Table for 8 | $800 | $40 | $840 |
Register via credit card
Register via cheque or bank wire
| Membership Type | Fee | GST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active AME (until Jan 31, 2026) | $70 | $3.50 | $73.50 |
| Retired AME 65+ | $50 | $2.50 | $52.50 |
| Associate Member (Non-AME, non-voting) | $70 | $3.50 | $73.50 |
| AME in Training | $40 | $2 | $42 |
| AMT Student — NEW (2-year membership) | $40 | $2 | $42 |
** Participants must be fully registered and paid for membership to enjoy benefits. Membership fees are non-refundable. **
