SKYTRAC was founded in 1986 in Penticton, BC, by a group of aviators seeking to improve aviation safety through satellite communication. It has since grown into a global leader in satcom connectivity, serving over 800 customers on all seven continents.
Since its inception, SKYTRAC has provided industry-leading companies like Airbus, Embraer, Textron Aviation, and many more with products and services that improve the safety, efficiency, and connectivity of their aircraft.
SKYTRAC offers Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite and cellular communication services for all aerospace sectors. This includes providing critical capabilities such as medical data transfer, video streaming, real-time Health and Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS), and more over Iridium Certus® and cellular networks. These capabilities enable Emergency Services aircraft to provide enhanced patient care, Oil and Gas companies to safely transport workers, Airlines to locate their aircraft in the event of an emergency, and more.
Continuing to grow, SKYTRAC now has a team of over 120 people based in both our Kelowna and Ottawa offices. Meet some of the incredible people on our team below.
Want to learn more about what it is like working on our team?
Get to know Annie LePage, Jonas, Gerzen, and Marcela Zapata, all members of our hardworking team.
Annie LePage
Annie LePage has been part of SKYTRAC since her graduation from the University of Waterloo in 2022. With a degree in Systems Design Engineering and experience in aviation groups while at university, SKYTRAC was the perfect place for her to use and broaden her skills.
A career highlight for LePage has been her involvement in developing our GADSS-compliant ADT-5000. The ADT-5000 is designed to eliminate aircraft failures and disappearances, making flying safer for both crew and passengers.
Jonas Gerzen
Meet one of our Technical Project Engineers, Jonas Gerzen. Jonas has been part of the SKYTRAC team for five years, occupying multiple department roles before taking on his current position, which gives him a unique and valuable perspective within the organization.
Jonas loves problem-solving with other team members and thrives in our dynamic, collaborative, and talented work environment.
Marcela Zapata
Although Marcela’s only been a part of the team for a short while, she already plays a crucial role in ensuring that our products are made to the highest standards and correct specifications. When looking for her next career move, it was clear that SKYTRAC was the perfect place for Marcela to develop her design and manufacturing skills, and she loves that her work contributes to increased safety for aircraft operators.
If you are interested in learning more about us or joining our team, visit skytrac.ca
