Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to our most commonly asked questions below.
What services do you offer?
Can‑Aero Structures provides aviation workforce solutions, consulting services, and structural support, including experienced AME deployment, leadership and shop‑floor oversight, process improvement consulting, special program leadership, and parts design and production support.
Are Can‑Aero personnel fully insured?
Yes. All Can‑Aero Structures personnel and operations are fully insured, providing our clients with confidence, compliance, and peace of mind when integrating our team into their operations.
Do you provide parts design and production support?
Yes. We support parts design and production coordination for structural repairs, modifications, and legacy aircraft needs, working closely with engineering and maintenance teams to ensure practical, maintainable solutions.
How quickly can Can‑Aero deploy resources?
Based in Red Deer, Alberta, Can‑Aero is positioned for rapid mobilization across North America, allowing us to respond quickly to AOG events, scheduled maintenance, and urgent staffing requirements.
Do you offer short‑term or long‑term support?
Both. Can‑Aero offers short‑term surge and AOG support, project‑based deployments, and long‑term staffing and leadership solutions, all customized to align with your operational requirements.
Can Can‑Aero help manage special programs or complex projects?
Yes. Can‑Aero can lead and manage special programs, modifications, and prototype or high‑risk work scopes, coordinating across departments to keep projects on schedule and aligned with operational goals.
What consulting services do you offer?
We provide hands‑on aviation consulting focused on improving processes, optimizing workflows, leading special programs and modifications, and supporting shop‑floor operations through experienced guidance and mentorship.
Who leads Can‑Aero Structures?
Can‑Aero Structures is owned and operated by Robert Strain, a highly respected aviation professional with decades of heavy structures and supervisory experience. His passion for aviation, leadership, and mentorship shapes every engagement.
What sets Can‑Aero Structures apart from other workforce providers?
Can‑Aero specializes in urgent AOG and high‑pressure MRO environments, deploying leadership‑driven teams that apply lean shop‑floor practices to accelerate recovery. Our approach improves turnaround time, labour efficiency, and workflow consistency, helping aircraft return to service faster while controlling costs and maintaining safety and quality.