Aerospace

Aerospace engineers are responsible for the research, design and production of aircraft, spacecraft, aerospace equipment, satellites and missiles. Work done by aerospace engineers has made such things as speedy mail delivery and moon travel possible. Canadian aerospace engineers designed the Canadarm used on the Space Shuttle and Space Station Alpha.

Examples: 

Did you know that Canada is a world leader in the field of aerospace engineering? Aerospace engineers develop and design extraordinary technologies such as:

  • supersonic jets
  • helicopters
  • space shuttles
  • satellites
  • rockets
In your community: 

While it's unlikely anyone will be launching a rocket from your community anytime soon, there is still an important role for aerospace engineers there.

Aerospace engineers design and manufacture communications satellites and ground based satellite dishes. These technologies send and receive signals for television, telephone and the Internet.

Become an aerospace engineer and you could help people in your community access health and education services for which they would otherwise have to travel long distances.

Aptitude: 

If you like...

  • Problem solving
  • Being creative
  • Building model airplanes and rockets
  • Electronics
  • Drawing
  • Science
  • Helping people

...you might enjoy Aerospace Engineering.

Universities: 

If you want to study Aerospace Engineering, you can go to the following universities:

We're always looking for more role models. Do you know an Aboriginal Engineer or scientist who should be featured here? Please let us know.