Top Aces

Every sortie starts on the hangar floor. Our maintenance teams keep Top Aces aircraft mission-ready, with expertise spanning heavy maintenance, structural repairs, avionics integration, engine testing and aircraft upgrades. Behind every successful sortie is a team whose work begins long before the aircraft leaves the ground. It's the expertise behind our 160,000+ accident-free flight hours. #Maintenance #ExperienceMatters #TopAces

Today, we remember. Top Aces honours all the Canadians who served and those who gave their lives in service of our country, and the families who carry their memory. We will not forget your sacrifice. At 11:00, the Top Aces team will pause in silence. From the Top Aces team, thank you to all of our armed forces members, past and present. #LestWeForget #RemembranceDay

Today, on Veterans Day, we thank the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Across our U.S. team, we're proud that veterans continue to serve on our team, helping prepare the next generation of American and allied combat aviators. Thank you for your service. #VeteransDay #TopAces

Top Aces is proud to have been selected to provide advanced adversary air training in France. This is another important step in strengthening Europe and NATO’s defence ecosystems. As European allies invest in mission-readiness, advanced, realistic training has never been more important. This partnership reflects our commitment to giving allied air forces the expertise, capabilities and training they need to prepare for increasingly complex operational environments. We look forward to working with the French Armed Forces, alongside our partners SDTS and Babcock France, to support France's defence training priorities and further strengthen our partnerships with European allies. Read more: topaces.com/news-events/top-… Photo by: Aviation PhotoCrew #TopAces #ExperienceMatters #NATO #EUDefence #FranceDefence #armeefrancaise

Top Aces was proud to support the Vimy Gala in Ottawa. The Vimy Award honours Canadians who have made a significant and outstanding contribution to the defence and security of our nation. The evening was also an opportunity to honour Canada’s fallen and reflect on their service and sacrifice. We are proud to support the Canadian Armed Forces and stand alongside Canada’s defence community. #VimyGala #CanadianDefence #TopAces

Top Aces is in Munich for the International Fighter Conference, connecting with air force leaders and industry partners from across NATO to discuss what it takes to prepare fighter forces for near-peer threats, including the role of realistic, live adversary air training. #IFC2026 #AdversaryAir #ExperienceMatters

There’s more than one way to build a career in aviation. Congratulations to Katrina Bruno, the Security Compliance Coordinator at Top Aces, on receiving the Pratt & Whitney RCAF Foundation Scholarship. Alongside her work with our team, Katrina is studying Political Science at Concordia University and pursuing a future in aviation law, the field that shapes the policies, regulations and decisions behind how aviation operates. At Top Aces, we’re proud of the talent on our team and proud to support our people as they build their careers in aviation, in the cockpit, in the hangar and well beyond. Well done, Katrina! @RCAF_ARC @Concordia #RCAFFoundation #WomenInAviation #TopAces #ExperienceMatters

Happy Halloween from Top Aces! 🎃✈️ Today’s mission: have a little fun. 👻 Our teams brought their creativity to a different kind of mission today, getting into character for Halloween! Take a look at some of this year’s highlights. From all of us at Top Aces, wishing everyone a safe, fun and Happy Halloween! 🎃 #HappyHalloween #OurPeople #CompanyCulture

An unforgettable flight experience for an important cause. Top Aces is proud to once again support the @tplfoundation's National Tribute Auction, offering bidders the rare opportunity to take to the skies aboard a Top Aces Alpha Jet. Experience the speed, power and excitement of flight in this iconic aircraft, while supporting Canada’s military community. Proceeds from this year’s auction will be donated to support those impacted by the Wainwright incident. The auction is now open and runs until November 10. 🔗 bit.ly/4zifqnC #TruePatriotLove #AlphaJet #SupportOurMilitary

Get up close with Top Aces’ A-4 Skyhawks in Europe. ✈️ @thewarzonewire's Jamie Hunter recently joined our team in Nordholz, Germany, for an inside look at Top Aces’ A-4 Skyhawk operations in Europe. The feature offers a closer look at the people, experience and capabilities behind our European operations and the A-4 Advanced Aggressor Fighters supporting adversary air training today. Watch the full Special Access feature and see Top Aces in action: 🎥 Watch on YouTube: bit.ly/4z9VUtu Thank you to The War Zone and @jamie_aviacom for making the trip and bringing this story to life! #TopAces #ExperienceMatters #A4Skyhawk #AdversaryAir #AdvancedTraining

We’re in Calgary! ✈️ Top Aces is at the 2026 Careers in Aviation Expo today at the Big Four Building at Stampede Park. We’re looking to connect with Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (AMTs) and Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AMEs) interested in exploring career opportunities with Top Aces. Stop by and meet our team to learn more about working with Top Aces and the opportunities available across our organization. 📍 Big Four Building at Stampede Park, Calgary 📅 October 24, 2026 #ExperienceMatters #CareersInAviation #AviationCareers #AME #AircraftMaintenance #Calgary

Please join us in congratulating Top Aces' Mission Systems Operator (MSO) “Freebie” on surpassing 1,000 MSO flying hours in the Learjet! ✈️ With approximately 1,245 Learjet MSO hours to date, along with nearly 1,000 hours in the Alpha Jet, Freebie has made a significant contribution to Top Aces' growing MI Pod capability. Beyond the milestone itself, Freebie continues to share his experience through training and provides valuable support and leadership to the CATS program and our MSO cadre. Congratulations, Freebie, on this outstanding achievement, and thank you for your continued dedication to the Top Aces team! #ExperienceMatters #Learjet #MSO #Aviation #CATS

For 55 years, the Canadian Forces Snowbirds have inspired Canadians with their precision, professionalism and unmistakable presence in the skies. As the team marks this special anniversary and gathers for its year-end show, we are proud to salute the generations of Snowbirds who have represented the very best of Canadian military aviation. Congratulations to the entire Snowbirds team, past and present, on an incredible 55 years. We look forward to welcoming you back to the skies in the years to come. #Snowbirds #RCAF #RoyalCanadianAirForce #MilitaryAviation @cfsnowbirds @RCAF_ARC

We’re pleased to share Top Aces’ feature in Volume 50, No. 2, 2026 of Airforce Magazine. ✈️ James “Preston” Manning, Senior Vice-President, Top Aces International, discusses our acquisition of Select Global International, the future of integrated live, virtual and constructive (LVC) training, and how these capabilities can support the @RCAF_ARC's Operational Training Infrastructure Enterprise Modernization (OTIEM), strengthening integrated training and interoperability with allied forces. 🇨🇦 Read the latest issue of Airforce Magazine and find the Top Aces feature on pages 45–46: bit.ly/4ygo9p3 Thank you to Terry Leversedge, Editor-in-Chief of Airforce Magazine, for the opportunity to discuss Top Aces’ experience and expertise. #OTIEM #RCAF #CanadianDefence #TrainingExcellence #ExperienceMatters

Congratulations to the @fuerzaaerea_arg on the arrival of six additional F-16s, strengthening Argentina's air sovereignty. 🇦🇷✈️ Top Aces is proud to support the delivery of the Fuerza Aérea Argentina's newest additions to Argentina's defence capability and to continue supporting the training of Argentina's next generation of F-16 fighter pilots. #ExperienceMatters #F16 #FuerzaAereaArgentina #TrainingExcellence

Please join us in congratulating "Asset,"  the first Mission Systems Operator to surpass 1,000 hours on the Learjet! ✈️ He reached this milestone earlier this year and has now logged 1,280 hours and counting, an impressive achievement for a part-time employee. As a Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC), “Asset” brings valuable expertise, professionalism and a strong work ethic to the Top Aces team. Well done, "Asset"! #TopAces #Learjet #MSO #FlightHours #AviationExcellence #ExperienceMatters

✈️ Top Aces is on site at @AeroOttawa! It’s shaping up to be a fantastic weekend surrounded by Canada’s aviation and defence community, with plenty to see both on the ground and in the skies. With the Canadian Forces Snowbirds taking flight, it’s an especially memorable weekend for Canadian aviation. Stop by the President’s Tent to connect with our team and visit our Alpha Jet static display. Proud to support a weekend that celebrates the strength and spirit of Canadian aviation. #AEROGatineau #CanadianAviation #RCAF #ExperienceMatters

The future of defence training is being written right here in Canada, and this week, our team got a front row seat attending ALL IN in Montreal. At Top Aces, we’ve spent 25 years pushing the limits of live air combat training. We’re championing proprietary AI and advanced data systems to prepare air force pilots worldwide for modern threats. We’re always impressed by the depth of talent and ambition in Canada. Thank you to the researchers, founders and policymakers who are intentionally shaping how AI powers the next generation of innovation. #ALLIN #AI #Innovation #Aerospace #Defence

✈️ The Top Aces team is heading to @AeroOttawa this weekend! Join us from September 18-20 as we connect with the people shaping the future of Canadian defence and aviation. We're proud to support an event that brings together the @cfsnowbirds, members of the @RCAF_ARC, industry partners and aviation enthusiasts from across the country. Visit our Alpha Jet static display area or stop by the President's Tent to discuss how Top Aces delivers advanced combat training that strengthens operational readiness and supports the defence objectives of Canada and its allies. We look forward to connecting with you in Gatineau. #AEROGatineau #CanadianAviation #RCAF #AirShow #ExperienceMatters