A graduate of the aircraft maintenance technology program at École nationale d'aérotechnique (ÉNA), Mr. Lalonde subsequently worked at Pratt & Whitney Canada in the development and testing of turbomachinery. He has been teaching at ÉNA’s propulsion department for more than 25 years. He also held the position of department coordinator for many years and has been ÉNA’s program coordinator for the past five years. Mr. Lalonde holds a university degree in vocational education and is actively involved in recruitment and student activities.