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. For detailed information on the scope of knowledge and skills taught and assessed in this program refer to the Program Outline, available on the SkilledTradesBC website.

Individuals who wish to begin an apprenticeship in this program must register with SkilledTradesBC along with their sponsor. Application forms for all programs are available from the SkilledTradesBC website. Online registration is also available for most programs through the SkilledTradesBC website. Those who wish to challenge the Aircraft Structural Technician certification must complete the Aircraft Structural Technician Challenge Application and submit it to SkilledTradesBC. Challenge applications are assessed for proof of workplace hours and scope of experience prior to acceptance of the individual into the Challenge pathway.