Job prospects Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) (except Avionics) in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors" in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29^th, 2023. Learn more about outlooks.

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 Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region. 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

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors (NOC 72404) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

Approximately 540 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): 76%
- Other transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS transportation equipment manufacturin): 12%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology