Job prospects Captain - Air Transport in the Calgary Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors in the Calgary 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 Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors (NOC 72600) in the Calgary 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 small 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 Calgary region:

• Approximately 1,750 people work in this occupation.
• Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 93%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology