Job prospects Aircraft Rotary Mechanical Systems Technician in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors" in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about outlooks.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors (NOC 72404) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

  • Approximately 170 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): 39%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 28%
    • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 19%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 5%

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Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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Labour Market Information Survey
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