HOW TO GET THERE
Typical pathway
A typical path for a Canadian secondary-school student is to finish high school with courses such as English, Math, Industrial Arts, and Mechanics, since these can help build reading, measurement, and hands-on skills. Some students then look for employer entry-level training, a related college or trade program, or other practical pre-employment experience, depending on the employer and province. Early work in shops, manufacturing, or other mechanical settings can also help build experience with tools, diagrams, and precise assembly work. Requirements can vary by employer and role, so students should check local job postings.
THE WORK
What you may do
Legacy duties
- Read and interpret aircraft assembly diagrams
- Assemble and fit pre-fabricated parts to form subassemblies, working at benches or directly on an aircraft structure
- Assemble, fit and install pre-fabricated parts and subassemblies such as aircraft skins, flight controls, rigging, hydraulics and other mechanical systems.
SKILLS TO BUILD
Skills used in this Career
AccuracyMental measurements/calculationsSpecifications/SchematicsTroubleshooting