Job prospects Aircraft Mechanic in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several 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 Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

• Approximately 520 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): 60%
  • Other transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS transportation equipment manufacturin): 23%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 12%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology