Job prospects Aircraft Mechanic in the Northeast Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors in the Northeast 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 moderate for Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors (NOC 72404) in the Northeast region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

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

• Approximately 270 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): 84%
  • Other transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS transportation equipment manufacturin): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology