Job trends for aeronautical engineers in Canada

 

Are you a qualified aeronautical engineer with experience looking to migrate to Canada? Then you are in luck because there is a demand for aeronautical engineers in Canada. As you know aeronautical engineers perform duties such as testing, evaluation, installation, operation, and maintenance of aeronautical vehicles, aeronautical systems, and their components, as well as research, design, and development of these devices. They work for aircraft and spacecraft manufacturers, airlines an government agencies, as well as educational and research institutes.

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How can an aeronautical engineer migrate to Canada?

When applying for permanent residency in Canada as an aeronautical engineer, the Express Entry pathway is the best route to take. The Federal Skilled Worker Program covers engineers. The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) is used to evaluate applicants and assign them a score. Invitations To Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency in Canada will be issued to applicants with the highest CRS scores.

The first step in the process to migrate to Canada is to calculate your eligibility for applying to these programs.

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How much does an aeronautical engineer earn in Canada?

The median wage for this profession is approximately 43  dollars per hour and the maximum wages for this profession is in the Canadian province of Ontario where it is 45 dollars per hour.

Wage Report

Community/Area	Wages ($/hour)
	Low	Median	High
Canada	26.80	43.27	70.85
Alberta	N/A	N/A	N/A
British Columbia	21.44	38.34	63.19
Manitoba	N/A	N/A	N/A
New Brunswick	N/A	N/A	N/A
Newfoundland and Labrador	N/A	N/A	N/A
Northwest Territories	N/A	N/A	N/A
Nova Scotia	21.00	42.35	53.85
Nunavut	N/A	N/A	N/A
Ontario	24.52	45.67	72.12
Prince Edward Island	N/A	N/A	N/A
Quebec	28.00	41.35	63.46

Skills required

• Working with equipment and machinery
  • Debugging and Reprogramming Technical Systems
  • Installing and Setting-Up Technical Infrastructure
• Operating and repairing equipment, machinery and vehicles
  • Mechanical Installation
  • Maintenance and repair
• Analytical skills required include:
  • Analyze information
  • Planning
  • Projection of outcomes
  • Research and investigation
• Communication skills required include:
  • Professional communication
  • Advice and consultation

Job prospects

Compared to other provinces, there are more job opportunities in Nova Scotia and Quebec for this profession.

Over the 2019-2028 timeframe, estimated job opportunities are expected to be significantly higher than job seekers, resulting in a labor shortage. The majority of job opportunities are expected to be created as a result of increased employment and retirements.

Employment requirements

A bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or a similar field such as mechanical engineering is required.

A master's or doctoral degree in a related engineering subject is required.

Skilled engineers must be licensed by a provincial or territorial organization.

They are eligible for registration after graduating from an approved training program and completing three or four years of supervised engineering work experience.

Professional license requirements

Before you can start working, you may need to get a professional license from a regulatory authority.

Location	Job title	Regulation	Regulatory body
Alberta	Aerospace Engineer	Regulated	Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta
British Columbia	Aerospace Engineer	Regulated	Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia
Manitoba	Aerospace Engineer	Regulated	Engineers Geoscientists of Manitoba
New Brunswick	Aerospace Engineer	Regulated	Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador	Aerospace Engineer	Regulated	Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Newfoundland and Labrador
Northwest Territories	Aerospace Engineer	Regulated	Northwest Territories and Nunavut Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists
Nova Scotia	Aerospace Engineer	Regulated	Association of Professional Engineers of Nova Scotia
Nunavut	Aerospace Engineer	Regulated	Northwest Territories and Nunavut Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists
Ontario	Aerospace Engineer	Regulated	Professional Engineers Ontario
Prince Edward Island	Aerospace Engineer	Regulated	Association of Professional Engineers of Prince Edward Island
Québec	Aerospace Engineer	Regulated	Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec
Saskatchewan	Aerospace Engineer	Regulated	Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan
Yukon	Aerospace Engineer	Regulated	Engineers of Yukon

Job responsibilities

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

Using complex mathematical modelling, develop and run computer simulations of aircraft vehicles, systems, and components.

Prepare material and process requirements for aerospace manufacture, maintenance, repair, and modification.

Supervise and coordinate aircraft and spacecraft manufacturing, assembly, modification, repair, and overhaul.

Coordination of air and spacecraft ground and flight tests.

Create operating requirements, maintenance schedules, and operator manuals.

Develop the technological stages of aeronautical vehicle and system logistics and operational support.

Investigate and report on failures of structural or other components or systems, as well as accidents or occurrences, and make recommendations for corrective action.