Job prospects Helicopter Pilot in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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 Vancouver Island and Coast region:

• Approximately 630 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): 80%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology