Andrew Spence, Coating Technician
A career in industrial coating or aircraft maintenance and repair can follow many routes and provide many different experiences. Most companies require at least a Grade 12 education and will train new employees on the job or provide apprenticeship opportunities.
Andrew's path to his career is similar to this. He worked his way through various positions, learning on the job and through in-house training programs and trying different areas of expertise. These experiences have broadened his knowledge and provided him with the skills and tools he'll need as he continues in the aerospace sector.
Several Manitoba high schools and colleges offer courses and programs, some in conjunction with the Manitoba Aerospace Human Resources Coordinating Committee, to provide you with some of the skills and knowledge required for this career. MAHRCC works with some of these schools to provide training specific to the aviation industry and to facilitate entry into training and apprenticeship programs with local companies.
More information on Andrew's career or similar ones, as well as on courses and programs available can be found below.