Structural Aircraft Assembler (SAA) Training Program
Structural Aircraft Assembler (SAA) Training Program
In partnership with the Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Association of Ontario, MHI Canada Aerospace, Inc. and The Career Foundation, we are proud to offer a hands-on training opportunity for individuals interested in launching a career in aerospace manufacturing.
Program Details
The program offers two pathways.
The Structural Assembler I pathway is a 9-week program that begins with one week of online Job Readiness and Health & Safety training, followed by eight weeks of paid, hands-on technical instruction at MHICA, including two weeks at their Mississauga facility.
The Structural Assembler II pathway is a 3-week program with one week of online Job Readiness and Health & Safety training and two weeks of paid, hands-on training at MHICA’s Mississauga facility.
Upon successful completion of either pathway, you will be ready to begin your career as a Structural Assembler I or Structural Assembler II with MHI Canada Aerospace.
Hours of Work:
Monday to Thursday, a 4-day workweek with 10-hour shifts: the morning shift runs from 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM, and the afternoon shift runs from 1:00 PM to 11:30 PM.
Salary:
- Structural Assembler I
$20.40 per hour | $22.67 at the end of the 8-week training - Structural Assembler II
$27.20 per hour at the end of the 3-week training
As a Structural Assembler, you will learn to:
- Read and interpret blueprints to understand aircraft structures and component placement.
- Lay out and prepare holes, including techniques like countersinking and deburring, to ensure precision and quality.
- Fit and install fasteners, including conventional rivets and Hi-Lite fasteners, to assemble structural components.
- Assemble pre-fabricated parts into subassemblies, both at workbenches and directly on aircraft structures.
- Apply surface treatments, such as manual solvent cleaning, conductive chemical conversion, and paint touch-ups.
- Use a variety of tools, including power and hand tools, jigs, and fixtures, to complete assembly tasks accurately and safely.
- Meet production goals by working efficiently and maintaining high standards of quality.
- Collaborate with your team, demonstrating flexibility, a willingness to learn, and a strong work ethic.
- Adapt to rotating shifts, including days, afternoons, nights, and overtime, to support production needs.
- Develop mechanical skills, including the safe and effective use of air and power hand tools.
As a Structural Assembler, you will learn to:
- Read and interpret blueprints to understand aircraft structures and component placement.
- Lay out and prepare holes, including techniques like countersinking and deburring, to ensure precision and quality.
- Fit and install fasteners, including conventional rivets and Hi-Lite fasteners, to assemble structural components.
- Assemble pre-fabricated parts into subassemblies, both at workbenches and directly on aircraft structures.
- Apply surface treatments, such as manual solvent cleaning, conductive chemical conversion, and paint touch-ups.
- Use a variety of tools, including power and hand tools, jigs, and fixtures, to complete assembly tasks accurately and safely.
- Meet production goals by working efficiently and maintaining high standards of quality.
- Collaborate with your team, demonstrating flexibility, a willingness to learn, and a strong work ethic.
- Adapt to rotating shifts, including days, afternoons, nights, and overtime, to support production needs.
- Develop mechanical skills, including the safe and effective use of air and power hand tools.
To Succeed in this role, you must be able to:
- Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
- Pass a Pulmonary Fit Test (PFT)
- Employees using respirators must be clean-shaven at all times.
- Meet physical demands of the job, including the ability to:
- Work in confined or restricted spaces (e.g., tanks)
- Work at heights (e.g., 3rd floor of jigs)
- Lift up to 40 lbs as needed
- Stand for extended periods, typically 9 hours of a 10-hour shift
- Bend, twist, walk on uneven surfaces, climb stairs repeatedly
- Maintain high energy, agility, and a willingness to take on physically demanding tasks in a fast-paced environment.
What Makes a Successful Structural Assembler?
Employees who have gone on to succeed at MHI Canada Aerospace often bring the
following skills and experiences:
- Willingness and ability to work rotating shifts in alignment with production schedules.
- Flexibility and eagerness to learn, with a positive attitude toward taking on new tasks and responsibilities.
Program Requirements for all Candidates:
Employees who have gone on to succeed at MHI Canada Aerospace often bring the
following skills and experiences:
- Have completed Grade 12
- 1–4 years of experience in aircraft assembly
- Experience with hand/power tools for drilling, countersinking, torquing, and installing fasteners
- Ability to read and interpret 2D and 3D technical drawings
- Experience in aerospace or manufacturing environments
- Committed to working full-time hours
- Be within a commutable distance
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check
Why Work for MHICA?
MHICA, a Tier 1 manufacturer and a group company of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, located in Mississauga, Ontario. With over 800 highly skilled employees and two state-of-the-art facilities totaling 476,000 sq. ft., MHICA plays a key role in building major aircraft structures for Bombardier’s Global5000/6000 and Challenger 350 business jets. MHICA is known globally for its precision, quality, and on-time delivery.
MHICA:
- Tier 1 Aero Structures Facility
- Competitive compensation packages
- Extensive training programs
- Employee referral program
- Employee engagement programs all year round
- Comprehensive Benefits & RRSP group contribution program
- Equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply.
- MHICA will conduct criminal background check
Application Process:
The applications for the program are now open and accepting submissions.
For additional information, please contact:
Cory Herbert at
Marlene Conway Diels at
This program is provided in partnership with:
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