Job prospects Aircraft Rotary Mechanical Systems Technician in the Thompson–Okanagan Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors" in the Thompson–Okanagan 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 Thompson–Okanagan 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 moderate for Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors (NOC 72404) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2024-2026 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 Thompson - Okanagan region:
- Approximately 590 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): 79%
- Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 11%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
- Date modified: