Aerospace technical college — The aerospace and air transport industries offer multiple career opportunities to the candidates with a technical college level.
METHODS AGENT
(other job titles: mechanical engineering technician; aerospace engineering technician)
Diploma: Diploma of Collegial Studies (DCS) in aeronautics construction technology or mechanical engineering technology.
Main duties: Methods agents working on the engineering design, planning, manufacturing and quality control of aircraft components.
Required qualities: Aptitude for science and mechanics, good learning ability, good communication and outreach skills.
Employed by: Aircraft, aircraft engine and aircraft components manufacturers.
AVIONICS MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
(other job titles: electronics mechanic – avionics; aircraft instrument mechanic; avionics mechanic)
Diploma: Diploma of Collegial Studies (DCS) in avionics. Avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors who sign maintenance releases and certify airworthiness require an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s (AME) licence issued by Transport Canada (category E – avionics).
Main duties: Avionics maintenance technicians install, adjust, repair and overhaul aircraft instrument, electrical or avionics systems on aircraft.
Required qualities: Aptitude for science and mechanics, good learning ability, good communication and outreach skills.
Employed by: Aircraft manufacturing, maintenance, repair and overhaul establishments, airlines and other aircraft operators.
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER
(other job titles: aircraft maintenance mechanic; aircraft instrument mechanic; avionics mechanic)
Diploma: Diploma of Collegial Studies (DCS) in aircraft maintenance. Avionics mechanics and controllers who sign maintenance releases and certify airworthiness require an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s (AME) licence issued by Transport Canada (category M – aircraft).
Main duties: Aircraft maintenance mechanics maintain, repair, overhaul, modify and test aircraft structures, mechanical and hydraulic systems.
Required qualities: Aptitude for science and mechanics, good learning ability, good communication skills, manual dexterity.
Employed by: Aircraft manufacturing, maintenance, repair and overhaul establishments, airlines and other aircraft operators.
ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST
Diploma: Diploma of Collegial Studies (DCS) in electronics technology.
Main duties: Electronics engineering technologists work in the design, development, testing, production and operation of electrical and electronic equipment and systems for aircraft.
Required qualities: Aptitude for math and science, good learning ability and problem solving skills, good communication skills.
Employed by: Aircraft and aircraft parts manufacturers.
AIRCRAFT PILOT
Diploma: Diploma of Collegial Studies (DCS) in aircraft piloting. A commercial pilot’s licence is required, along with additional licences or endorsements to fly different types of aircraft.
Main duties: Aircraft pilots fly aircraft (multi-engine planes; helicopters; float planes; single-engine planes on wheels or skis).
Required qualities: Thoroughness, ability to analyze and solve problems quickly, good decision-making skills, keen sense of observation, level-headedness, excellent eyesight and good reflexes.
Employed by: Air transport companies (transportation of people and goods).