Job prospects Apprentice Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors" in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region. There were 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

Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors (NOC 72404) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several 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 Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

  • Approximately 520 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): 60%
    • Other transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS transportation equipment manufacturin): 23%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 12%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

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