Aircraft Structural 

Technician

Aircraft Structural Technicians select, measure, shear, cut, bend, form, heat, treat, seal, fabricate, fit, inspect, paint and refinish parts and components to drawing specifications. 

Aircraft Structural Technicians select, measure, shear, cut, bend, form, heat, treat, seal, fabricate, fit, inspect, paint and refinish parts and components to drawing specifications. They assemble parts and components and do sub-assemblies, using special jigs and fixtures. They also use special tools and tooling for installation of bolts, rivets, screws and special fasteners, and they install completed components in aircraft and inspect and verify the installation and operation of the components affected using test and measuring equipment as required.

Technical Training 3 weeks over 4 years
Work-Based Training
6720 HOURS
General Skills
Athletic Collaborative Mathematical Precise Tactile

Note: Training Provider designation applications are not accepted at this time. For questions or support, please contact designation [at] skilledtradesbc.ca.

Program Updates

Effective March 31, 2012, SkilledTradesBC suspended a Certificate of Qualification for the Aircraft Structural Technician program. This credential is suspended during the review and re-structuring of the program. A Certificate of Apprenticeship will continue to be granted to qualified individuals who have successfully completed an Aircraft Structural Technician apprenticeship. Individuals that meet Transport Canada requirements have the option of pursuing AME-S licensing. 

For more information about Transport Canada licensing, please refer to the Transport Canada web site.

Program Information

Program Profile

“Aircraft Structural Technician” means a person who selects, measures, shears, cuts, bends, forms, heat treats, seals, fabricates, fits, inspects, paints and refinishes parts and components to drawing specifications; drills, countersinks, dimples, reams and taps holes for bolting, screws, riveting, and installation of special fasteners; assembles parts and components and sub-assemblies using special jigs and fixtures; uses special tools and tooling for installation of bolts, rivets, screws and special fasteners; installs completed components in aircraft and inspects and verifies the installation and operation of the components using test and measuring equipment as required; reworks and/or replaces components to rectify damaged or malfunctioning components.

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