Job prospects Helicopter Pilot near Vancouver (BC)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors" near Vancouver (BC) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors near Vancouver (BC). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors (NOC 72600) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest 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 Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

  • Approximately 1,850 people work in this occupation.
  • Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 86%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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