Job prospects Captain - Air Transport near Halifax (NS)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors near Halifax (NS). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors (NOC 72600) in the Halifax 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.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors in the Halifax region:

• Approximately 320 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 95%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology