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Training in aerospace, aeronautical and astronautical engineering in Québec
Training program
- In the Québec education system, completion of this program requires 4 years of undergraduate university training, representing a total of 17 years of study.
- This training leads to an occupation with good prospects for employment integration in Québec. This occupation is:
- Aerospace engineer (NOC 2146).
The occupation
Aerospace engineer (NOC 2146)
Main duties
- Aerospace engineers research, design and develop aerospace vehicles, aerospace systems and their components. They also perform duties related to the testing, evaluation, installation, operation and maintenance of these vehicles and systems.
- They are employed by aircraft and spacecraft manufacturers, air carriers, public administrations and in educational and research institutions.
- In Québec, this occupation is regulated. Membership in the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec is compulsory to practise this occupation and use the title of engineer. For more information on the conditions for practising this occupation, consult the section Professions governed by a professional order.
Labour market information
Some figures
- Approximately 2,500 persons practised the occupation of aerospace engineer or a related occupation in Québec in 2008, 88% of whom were men (compared to 53% for all occupations).
- 98% of aerospace engineers or persons practising a related occupation were employed full time in 2008 (compared to 81% for all occupations).
- The average gross annual income was $78,000 for full-time employment in 2005.
Main activity sectors in terms of employment
Transportation equipment |
67% |
Professional, scientific and technical services |
12% |
Machinery |
8% |
Public administration |
5% |
Computer, electronic and electrical products |
3% |
Other |
5% |
Employers
- There are 439 companies in the transportation equipment sector in Québec:
- 100 in the Montérégie region;
- 69 in the Montréal région;
- 30 to 40 in the Capitale-Nationale, Chaudière-Appalaches, Centre-du-Québec and Laurentides regions.
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