Flight engineers (second officers) monitor the engines, fuel consumption, and functioning of aircraft systems during flight, and may assist in flying the aircraft.

In general, you must finish high school, graduate from a certified flying or aviation school, and have a commercial pilot's licence or an air transport pilot's licence. You may also need a university degree or college diploma. Some employers may provide structured training for pilots and flight engineers. Many recent entrants have a trade / vocational certificate or community college diploma, and almost 3 in 20 have an undergraduate university degree.