About Us
Cascade Aerospace, an operating unit of IMP Aerospace & Defence, is a leading Canadian specialty aerospace & defence company trusted for its engineering and maintenance expertise for operators in domestic and international military, government, original equipment manufacturers and commercial environments.
Our Vision, Mission, & Values
Our Vision
We will be the partner of choice for our customers as a world class aerospace and defense company for C130 support and specialized commercial programs.
Our Mission
We exist to keep our partners mission ready by meeting their unique needs for high value, complex programs.
Our Values
Leadership – We are all leaders and committed to leading with integrity and honesty. We are accountable for doing what’s best for each other, the company and our customers.
Innovative and Agile – We are innovative, responsive and flexible which enables us to tackle complex challenges quickly and efficiently.
Community – We value and respect our diverse team members including our people, customers, partners, suppliers and our community. We work hard to demonstrate open, transparent and regular communication.
Our Leadership Team
Stu McIntosh
Vice President, ProgramsStu is the Vice President of Programs for Cascade Aerospace. In this role, he is responsible for the consolidated delivery of services to Cascade’s broad customer base. His focus is on meeting and exceeding customer needs by fostering sound leadership, accountability and focused customer engagement across the organization.
Prior to joining Cascade, Stu served for twenty-one years as an Aerospace Engineering Officer in the Royal Canadian Air Force, with assignments across Canada and overseas. Following his time with the Air Force, Stu spent 5 years with Bombardier Aerospace, where he led Bombardier’s participation in the NATO Flying Training in Canada Program.
Stu holds a Master of Science degree in Aviation Systems from the University of Tennessee, a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from Royal Roads and is a Flight Test Engineer graduate of the Empire Test Pilots’ School. He is married to Darlene, and they are the proud parents of two growing boys.
Our Facilities
Headquartered in Abbotsford, BC, Canada at the Abbotsford International Airport, Cascade Aerospace boasts a 235,000 square foot purpose built facility. Completed in 2000, this facility is designed and equipped to accommodate a variety of Military and Commercial aircraft.
The facility's built-in efficiencies include:
- Hangar floor computers for quick access to technical data and parts ordering
- Automated tool and part delivery to the shop floor
- Bar-coded time and materiel management system
- Vending machines that allocate consumables to each job
- Overhead cranes for easy removal of engines, tails and stabilizers
- Support shops
- avionics,
- electronics,
- machine shop,
- structures,
- paint shop,
- component repair & overhaul
This key location provides Cascade convenient access to Boeing and one of the strongest aerospace hubs in the world. Our partnerships with the Abbotsford International Airport and the City of Abbotsford to continue to grow the aerospace industry in Abbotsford and the Fraser Valley.
Along with our headquarters in Abbotsford, Cascade has a satellite operation in Trenton, ON, on the Canadian Forces Base. This allows us to provide the Department of National Defence (DND) with on-site support for Canada’s fleet of legacy Hercules C-130 and Super Hercules C-130J. There is also an office located in Ottawa, ON, which is used as a business development and customer relations office.