Job prospects Aircraft Mechanic in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

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 Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors (NOC 72404) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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 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%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology