Job prospects Aircraft Rotary Mechanical Systems Technician in the Halifax Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors in the Halifax 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 Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors (NOC 72404) in the Halifax region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few 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 Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors in the Halifax region:

• Approximately 580 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): 72%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 14%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 13%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology