Job prospects Aircraft Mechanic in the Ottawa Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors" in the Ottawa Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors in the Ottawa Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be very good for Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors (NOC 72404) in the Ottawa 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 Ottawa region:
- Approximately 350 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): 63%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 25%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
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