Flight engineers (second officers) monitor the functioning of aircraft during flight and may assist in flying aircraft.
Possible Titles:
air pilot captain - air transport check pilot chief flying instructor chief pilot co-pilot flight engineer flying instructor helicopter pilot military pilot pilot instructor second officer test pilot
Responsibilities:
Flight Engineers can perform some or all of the following duties:
Monitor operation of engines, fuel consumption and functioning of aircraft systems during flight
Assist captain and first officer in operation of aircraft as second officer.
Employment Requirments:
Completion of secondary school and graduation from a certified flying or aviation school are required.
A commercial pilot's licence or an air transport pilot's licence is required.
Additional licences or endorsements to fly different types of aircraft are required.
A university degree or college diploma may be required.
Structured training is provided by employers.
Courtesy of: Human Resources and Skills Development Canada