Job prospects Aircraft Maintenance Technician in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels 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 Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

• Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 55%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 38%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology