航空航天工程师

Design and develop aerospace vehicles, systems and components such as aircraft, spacecraft, missiles, satellites and space-based communication systems

Develop and conduct computer simulations of aerospace vehicles, systems and components using advanced mathematical modelling

Prepare specifications for materials and processes to be used in aerospace manufacturing, maintenance, repair or modification

Supervise and coordinate the manufacturing, assembly, modification, repair and overhaul of aircraft and spacecraft

Co-ordinate ground and flight tests of air and spacecraft

Develop operational specifications, maintenance schedules and manuals for operators

Develop the technical phases of logistical and operational support for aerospace vehicles and systems

Investigate and report on structural or other component or system failures, accidents or incidents and prepare recommendations for corrective action.

A bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or in a related engineering discipline, such as mechanical engineering or engineering physics, is required.

A master's degree or doctorate in a related engineering discipline may be required.

Licensing by a provincial or territorial association of professional engineers is required to approve engineering drawings and reports and to practise as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.).

Engineers are eligible for registration following graduation from an accredited educational program, and after three or four years of supervised work experience in engineering and passing a professional practice examination.

There is considerable mobility between aerospace engineering specializations at the less senior levels.

Supervisory and senior positions in this unit group require experience.

Aerospace engineers work closely with other scientists and engineers and mobility is possible between some fields of specialization.

Engineers often work in a multidisciplinary environment and acquire knowledge and skills through work experience that may allow them to practise in associated areas of science, engineering, sales, marketing or management.

Aircraft maintenance engineer (AME) - avionics (See 22313 Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors)

Aircraft maintenance engineer (AME) (except avionics) (See 72404 Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors)

Avionics engineer (See 21310 Electrical and electronics engineers)

Engineering managers (See 20010 Engineering managers)

Mechanical engineers (See 21301 Mechanical engineers)

Metallurgical and materials engineers (See 21322 Metallurgical and materials engineers)