Job prospects Airline Pilot near Toronto (ON)

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

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors near Toronto (ON). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors (NOC 72600) in the Toronto region for the 2023-2025 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 Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors in the Toronto region:

  • Approximately 1,820 people work in this occupation.
  • Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 92%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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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Labour Market Information Survey
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