Job prospects Airline Pilot in the Fredericton–Oromocto

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors in the Fredericton–Oromocto. 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 good for Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors (NOC 72600) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

• Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 56%
  • Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 1153): 43%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology