Aircraft instrument mechanics and technicians

Ontario

The employment outlook will be Good for aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors (NOC 22313) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 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.What Types of Employers Are Out There?Aerospace product and parts manufacturingSupport activities for air transportationDefence servicesAir transportationWhat are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?Significant investments in the aerospace clusterImprovement in the level of global air travelWhat Skills Do I Need to Succeed?An Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) licence issued by Transport Canada is required for signing maintenance releases and certifying airworthinessCertification is available from the Canadian Council for Aviation & Aerospace (CCAA) for roles within this occupation.Here are some key facts about aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors in Ontario: Approximately 1,650 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors mainly work in the following sectors: Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 486, 487, 493): 37%Other transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 3364-3369): 24%Air transportation (NAICS 481): 17%Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 16% 75% of aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors work all year, while 25% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 94% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 6% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 17% compared to 25% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 11% compared to 8% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 56% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 14% compared to 24% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations

British Columbia

The employment outlook will be Moderate for aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors (NOC 22313) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 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.The BC aerospace industry leads Canada in maintenance, repair and overhaul and modifications activity.  Large investments that will create employment opportunities include De Havilland Canada's decision to build components for airplanes in Saanich (Vancouver Island).  Also, at the end of 2023, Boeing was awarded a contract for P-8A Poseidon Aircraft.  Boeing’s investment includes upgrading the technology at its Vancouver facility and investments in COTA Aviation, an Indigenous-owned company based in Parksville (on Vancouver Island).Here are some key facts about aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors in British Columbia: Approximately 600 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors mainly work in the following sectors: Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 486, 487, 493): 34%Air transportation (NAICS 481): 24%Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 16%Ship and Boat Building (NAICS 3366): 13%Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 6% 80% of aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors work all year, while 20% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.5% of aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 88% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 12% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: 12% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 28% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 50% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 10% compared to 22% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

Nova Scotia

The employment outlook will be Moderate for aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors (NOC 22313) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.Several 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 instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors in Nova Scotia: Approximately 450 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors mainly work in the following sectors: Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 50%Support activities for transportation (NAICS 488): 20%Air transportation (NAICS 481): 13%Other transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336, except 3366): 12% 89% of aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors work all year, while 11% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 50 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: more than 95% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: less than 5% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 15% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 46% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 9% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a