Aerospace engineers
National Occupation Code (NOC): 2146 ยท Browse All Occupations
Aerospace engineers research, design and develop aerospace vehicles, aerospace systems and their components, and perform duties related to their testing, evaluation, installation, operation and maintenance. They are employed by aircraft and spacecraft manufacturers, air transport carriers, and in government and educational and research institutions.
Alternate Job Titles
- Aerodynamics Engineer
- Aeronautical Engineer
- Aeronautical Project Engineer
- Aerospace Engineer
- Aerospace Engineer - Design And Development
- Aerospace Engineer - Flight Operations
- Aerospace Engineer - Flight Support
- Aerospace Engineer - Flight Test
- Aerospace Engineer - Mass Properties
- Aerospace Engineer - Material Stress
- Aerospace Engineer - Materials And Processes
- Aerospace Engineer - Propulsion Systems
- Aerospace Engineer - Systems
- Aerospace Engineer - Systems Analysis
- Aerospace Engineer - Weight And Balance
- Aerospace Reliability Specialist
- Aerospace Structural Engineer
- Aerospace Systems Engineer
- Aerospace Test Engineer
- Aircraft Design Engineer
- Engineer Weight Analyst - Aircraft Design
- Propulsion Engineer - Aerospace Vehicles
- Space Reliability Specialist
- Stress Engineer - Aerospace
- Structures Aerospace Engineer
- Weight And Balance Engineer - Aerospace
- Aerodynamics Engineer
- Aeronautical Engineer
- Aerospace Engineer
- Aerospace Structural Engineer
- Aerospace Systems Engineer
- Aerospace Test Engineer
- Aircraft Design Engineer
- Stress Engineer - Aerospace
Median Income by Education
The following table details the median income for various education levels for aerospace engineers.
| Education Level | Median Income |
|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | N/A |
| Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | N/A |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | N/A |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | $80,010 |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | N/A |
| University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | $93,813 |
| Total: Highest certificate, diploma or degree | $92,667 |
Median Income by Gender
The following table details median income by gender for aerospace engineers.
| Gender | Median Income |
|---|---|
| Male | $92,667 |
| Female | $93,887 |
Regional Employment Participation by Age Group
This chart and accompanying table outlines regional employment participation by age group for aerospace engineers
| Age Group | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| 15 to 24 years | 20 |
| 25 to 34 years | 120 |
| 35 to 44 years | 115 |
| 45 to 54 years | 210 |
| 55 to 64 years | 155 |
| 65 to 74 years | 30 |
| 75 years and over | 10 |
| Total | 640 |
Regional Employment Participation by Employment Type
This chart outlines regional employment participation by employment type for aerospace engineers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated employment type, or refer to the table below.
| Employment Type | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Full Time | 150 |
| Part Time | 485 |
| Total | 635 |
Regional Employment Participation by Gender
This chart outlines regional employment participation by gender for aerospace engineers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated gender, or refer to the table below.
| Gender | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Male | 565 |
| Female | 85 |
| Total | 640 |
Regional Employment Participation by Class of Worker
This chart outlines regional employment participation by class of worker for aerospace engineers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated class, or refer to the table below.
| Class | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Employee | 585 |
| Self Employed | 55 |
| Total | 640 |
Regional Employment Participation by Labour Force Status
This chart outlines regional employment participation by labour force status for aerospace engineers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated labour status, or refer to the table below.
| Labour Status | Individuals |
|---|---|
| Employed | 615 |
| Unemployed | 25 |
| Total | 640 |
Regional Employment Participation by Education Level
This chart outlines regional employment participation by education level for aerospace engineers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated education level, or refer to the table below.
| Education Level | Individuals |
|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 0 |
| Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 10 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | 15 |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | 100 |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | 30 |
| University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | 485 |
| Total | 635 |
