Job prospects Apprentice Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region

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

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The employment outlook will be very good for Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors (NOC 72404) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• A moderate number of 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 Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

• Approximately 540 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): 76%
  • Other transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS transportation equipment manufacturin): 12%

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