Job prospects Co-pilot in the Edmonton Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors in the Edmonton Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors (NOC 72600) in the Edmonton region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors in the Edmonton region:

• Approximately 550 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 86%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology