Job prospects Aircraft Maintenance Technician in the Avalon Peninsula Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors in the Avalon Peninsula Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors (NOC 72404) in the Avalon Peninsula region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors in the Avalon Peninsula region:

• Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 83%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology