Aviation and Aerospace SHSM
Explore how you can set goals and reflect on your experiences in the Aviation and Aerospace SHSM to not only earn your specialized diploma but also achieve the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Canada at the same time!
Career Pathways
- Aircraft instrument, electrical, and avionics mechanics, technicians, and inspectors 2244
- Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors 7315
- Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors 7231
- Sheet metal workers technician 7233
- Welders and related machine operators 7237
- Air pilot, flight engineer, and flying instructors 2271
- Air traffic controllers and related occupations 2272
- Aircraft instrument, electrical, and avionics mechanics, technicians, and inspectors 2244
- Electronic service technicians 2242
- Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians 2232
- Non-destructive testers and inspection technicians 2261
- Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters 7235
- Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology 2255
- Aerospace engineers 2146
- Electrical and electronics engineers 2133
- Industrial and manufacturing engineers 2141
- Mechanical engineers 2132
- Air traffic controllers and related occupations 2272
- Air transport ramp attendants 7437
- Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors 9521
- Airline ticket and service agents 6523
- Material handlers 7452
- Transportation route and crew schedulers 1526
How you can link your SHSM experiences with Award Canada:
Example SMART Goal: Over the next 26 weeks, I will spend one hour a week developing my aviation safety and technical skills by completing certifications and flight simulations through SHSM placements.
Example Assessor: SHSM Lead
ORB Category: Environment/Nature
ORB Subcategory: Aviation
Example log for ORB: Worked on my Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Level C, including automated external defibrillation (AED) today.
Example SMART Goal: For 13 weeks, I will spend one hour per week improving my physical preparedness by practicing ergonomic positions essential for safe aircraft maintenance and operations.
Example Assessor: SHSM Instructor or Placement Supervisor.
ORB Category: Gym/Personal Programs
ORB Subcategory: Strength Training
Example log for ORB: Today I practiced optimal lifting and stretching techniques to prevent strain during aircraft inspections.
Example SMART Goal: I will volunteer 1 hour each week assisting with an SHSM-organized aviation safety presentation for local schools, educating students on flight safety and careers in aerospace.
Example Assessor: SHSM Supervisor or Safety Instructor.
ORB Category: Leadership
ORB Subcategory: Coaching/Teaching
Example log for ORB: Helped prepare and present an aviation safety workshop, focusing on emergency response procedures for high school students.
(Completed as a team. Participants will collaboratively establish practice and qualifying journey goals together).
Example Activity: Participate in an exciting team-based challenge to build and test model aircrafts. You’ll learn the principles of aerodynamics and teamwork while visiting a local, provincial, or national contest to see real-world applications of aerospace technology!
Example Assessor or Supervisor: SHSM Lead
