Job prospects Co-pilot in the Winnipeg Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors in the Winnipeg Region. There were 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 moderate for Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors (NOC 72600) in the Winnipeg region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate 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 Winnipeg region:

• Approximately 450 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 93%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology